Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA (FRA:MDD) Days Payable: 199.84 (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Below Median

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FRA:MDD Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA FRA:MDD
84 GF Score
Price €2.06
GF Value €2.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Days Payable?

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA FRA:MDD +1.73% 84 Days Payable is 199.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 337.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:MDD with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Media - Diversified companies, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA ranks better than 76.51% on this metric.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €249.9 Mil. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €114.1 Mil. Hence, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 199.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MDD' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 210.85   Med: 337.35   Max: 357.27
Current: 210.85

During the past 13 years, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's highest Days Payable was 357.27. The lowest was 210.85. And the median was 337.35.

FRA:MDD's Days Payable is ranked better than
76.51% of 911 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 82.61 vs FRA:MDD: 210.85

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (814.17) to Mar. 2026 (199.84). It may suggest that Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA accelerated paying its suppliers.


Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA'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.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Days Payable Chart

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:MDD vs NYT, WLY: Days Payable Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA'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.


Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Days Payable falls into.


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Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Days Payable Calculation

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.

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (273.141 + 264.262) / 2 ) / 281.94*365
=268.7015 / 281.94*365
=347.86

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (264.262 + 235.5) / 2 ) / 114.1*365 / 4
=249.881 / 114.1*365 / 4
=199.84

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 199.84 mean?
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA (FRA:MDD) has a Days Payable of 199.84 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 Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 337.35. Over the past decade, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Days Payable has ranged from 210.85 to 357.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA ranks #214 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Days Payable too high?
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's current Days Payable of 199.84 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 337.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 210.85 to a high of 357.27. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 82.61. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's value of 199.84 is 141.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA ranks #214 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's Days Payable compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA ranks #214 out of 911 companies for Days Payable. This places Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 82.61. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's value of 199.84 is 141.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's own Days Payable has ranged from 210.85 to 357.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 337.35 vs. the industry median of 82.61, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA 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 82.61, based on 911 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. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's current Days Payable of 199.84 is 141.9% 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 Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 82.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's current Days Payable is 199.84, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 337.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA (FRA:MDD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.25, compared to a current price of €2.06 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 199.84, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 337.35 and 141.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 82.61. Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA (FRA:MDD), the current Days Payable is 199.84 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 Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA (FRA:MDD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.06 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.25. GuruFocus considers Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MDD:

  • Days Payable: 199.84 (41% below median its 10-year median of 337.35)
  • GF Value™: €2.25 vs. price of €2.06 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 141.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#214 of 911)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA Business Description

Address Strada privata Mondadori 19, Segrate, Milan, ITA
Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA is a European publishing group. It publishes books and magazines and operates retail bookstores across Italy. Books are fiction, and non-fiction, for the young genres. Magazines published are in various fields for both men and women. The company's operating segment includes Trade Books; Education Books; Retail; Media; Corporate and Shared Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Books segment.
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