Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) Days Payable: 27.26 (As of Feb. 2026) — 45% Below Median

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FSE:2164 Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd FSE:2164
44 GF Score
Price 円162.00
GF Value 円82.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Chiikishinbunsha Co Days Payable?

Chiikishinbunsha Co FSE:2164 44 Days Payable is 27.26 as of Feb. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 49.20. GuruFocus rates FSE:2164 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円82.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Media - Diversified companies, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks worse than 64.98% on this metric.

Chiikishinbunsha Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円143.90 Mil. Chiikishinbunsha Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円481.67 Mil. Hence, Chiikishinbunsha Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 27.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chiikishinbunsha Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

FSE:2164' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.26   Med: 49.2   Max: 135.1
Current: 50.35

During the past 13 years, Chiikishinbunsha Co's highest Days Payable was 135.10. The lowest was 41.26. And the median was 49.20.

FSE:2164's Days Payable is ranked worse than
64.98% of 911 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 82.53 vs FSE:2164: 50.35

Chiikishinbunsha Co's Days Payable increased from Feb. 2024 (21.45) to Feb. 2026 (27.26). It may suggest that Chiikishinbunsha Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Chiikishinbunsha Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chiikishinbunsha Co'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.

Chiikishinbunsha Co Days Payable Chart

Chiikishinbunsha Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Days Payable
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Chiikishinbunsha Co Quarterly Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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FSE:2164 vs : Days Payable Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Chiikishinbunsha Co'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.


Chiikishinbunsha Co Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chiikishinbunsha Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chiikishinbunsha Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Chiikishinbunsha Co 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.

Chiikishinbunsha Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Aug. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Aug. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (96.121 + 147.157) / 2 ) / 912.355*365
=121.639 / 912.355*365
=48.66

Chiikishinbunsha Co's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (147.157 + 140.651) / 2 ) / 481.67*365 / 4
=143.904 / 481.67*365 / 4
=27.26

* 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 27.26 mean?
Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) has a Days Payable of 27.26 as of Feb. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Chiikishinbunsha Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 49.20. Over the past decade, Chiikishinbunsha Co's Days Payable has ranged from 41.26 to 135.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #592 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co's Days Payable too high?
Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Days Payable of 27.26 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 49.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.26 to a high of 135.10. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 82.53. Chiikishinbunsha Co's value of 27.26 is 67% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #592 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chiikishinbunsha Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiikishinbunsha Co's Days Payable compare to ?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #592 out of 911 companies for Days Payable. This places Chiikishinbunsha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 82.53. Chiikishinbunsha Co's value of 27.26 is 67% below this benchmark. Historically, Chiikishinbunsha Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 41.26 to 135.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.20 vs. the industry median of 82.53, Chiikishinbunsha Co has consistently been below 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 82.53, 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. Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Days Payable of 27.26 is 67% below 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 82.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Days Payable is 27.26, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 49.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円82.86, compared to a current price of 円162.00 — trading 95.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 27.26, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 49.20 and 67% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 82.53. Chiikishinbunsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 8 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164), the current Days Payable is 27.26 as of Feb. 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (FSE:2164) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円162.00 is trading 95.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円82.86. GuruFocus considers Chiikishinbunsha Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:2164:

  • Days Payable: 27.26 (45% below median its 10-year median of 49.20)
  • GF Value™: 円82.86 vs. price of 円162.00 (95.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67% below the Media - Diversified median (#592 of 911)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:2164 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chiikishinbunsha Co Business Description

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Address 1-11-16 Katsutadai Kita, Japan VH Katsutadai Building, 5th Floor, Chiba Prefecture, Yachiyo, JPN, 276-0020
Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd is engaged in publishing a local newspaper. The company provides design and production of various types of printed matter; distribution business of various promotional products; collection, processing, and sale of various kinds of information; and business related to solicitation of life insurance and non-life insurance.
44GF Score

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