Dentsu GroupFRA:DEN +1.24%70 Days Payable is 2,360.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 4,568.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.23. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Media - Diversified companies, Dentsu Group ranks better than 96.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dentsu Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DEN'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2203.88 Med: 4568.23 Max: 9304.66
Current: 2203.88
During the past 13 years, Dentsu Group's highest Days Payable was 9304.66. The lowest was 2203.88. And the median was 4568.23.
FRA:DEN's Days Payable is ranked better than 96.07% of 916
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 83.895
vs FRA:DEN: 2203.88
Dentsu Group's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (2,324.81) to Mar. 2026 (2,360.27).
It may suggest that Dentsu Groupdelayed paying its suppliers.
Dentsu Group Days Payable Related Terms
Dentsu Group Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dentsu Group's Days Payable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Dentsu Group's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dentsu Group Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dentsu Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dentsu Group's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Dentsu Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a Days Payable of 2,360.27 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Dentsu Group and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 4,568.23. Over the past decade, Dentsu Group's Days Payable has ranged from 2,203.88 to 9,304.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #36 out of 916 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Dentsu Group's Days Payable too high?
Dentsu Group's current Days Payable of 2,360.27 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 4,568.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2,203.88 to a high of 9,304.66. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 83.90. Dentsu Group's value of 2,360.27 is 2713.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #36 out of 916 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dentsu Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Group's Days Payable compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #36 out of 916 companies for Days Payable. This places Dentsu Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 83.90. Dentsu Group's value of 2,360.27 is 2713.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dentsu Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 2,203.88 to 9,304.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4,568.23 vs. the industry median of 83.90, Dentsu Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 83.90, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dentsu Group's current Days Payable of 2,360.27 is 2713.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Dentsu Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 83.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dentsu Group's current Days Payable is 2,360.27, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 4,568.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Group stock overvalued right now?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a current Days Payable of 2,360.27. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.23, compared to a current price of €16.30 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 2,360.27, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 4,568.23 and 2713.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 83.90. Dentsu Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN), the current Days Payable is 2,360.27 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €16.30 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.23.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DEN:
Days Payable: 2,360.27 (48% below median its 10-year median of 4,568.23)
GF Value™: €22.23 vs. price of €16.30 (26.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2713.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#36 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dentsu Group is the top advertising agency in Japan and the fifth-largest advertising network in the world. It is the oldest advertising agency in Japan, with the original company being established in 1901. Over the years, Dentsu expanded its global footprint through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, international sales account for about 60% of total revenue.
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