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Tele Columbus AGHAM:TC1 -4.00%33 Days Payable is 253.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 236.07. GuruFocus rates HAM:TC1 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Telecommunication Services companies, Tele Columbus AG ranks better than 78.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tele Columbus AG's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:TC1'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 181.04 Med: 236.07 Max: 436.77
Current: 238.44
During the past 13 years, Tele Columbus AG's highest Days Payable was 436.77. The lowest was 181.04. And the median was 236.07.
HAM:TC1's Days Payable is ranked better than 78.47% of 339
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 105.32
vs HAM:TC1: 238.44
Tele Columbus AG's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (368.16) to Mar. 2026 (253.40).
It may suggest that Tele Columbus AGaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Tele Columbus AG Days Payable Related Terms
Tele Columbus AG Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tele Columbus AG'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Tele Columbus AG'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.
Tele Columbus AG Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Tele Columbus AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tele Columbus AG'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.
Tele Columbus AG'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.
Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) has a Days Payable of 253.40 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 Tele Columbus AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 236.07. Over the past decade, Tele Columbus AG's Days Payable has ranged from 181.04 to 436.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #73 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Tele Columbus AG's Days Payable too high?
Tele Columbus AG's current Days Payable of 253.40 is near median its 10-year median of 236.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 181.04 to a high of 436.77. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 105.32. Tele Columbus AG's value of 253.40 is 140.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #73 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tele Columbus AG has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tele Columbus AG's Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Tele Columbus AG ranks #73 out of 339 companies for Days Payable. This places Tele Columbus AG in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 105.32. Tele Columbus AG's value of 253.40 is 140.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Tele Columbus AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 181.04 to 436.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 236.07 vs. the industry median of 105.32, Tele Columbus AG 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Payable among Telecommunication Services companies is 105.32, based on 339 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. Tele Columbus AG's current Days Payable of 253.40 is 140.6% 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 Tele Columbus AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 105.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tele Columbus AG's current Days Payable is 253.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 236.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tele Columbus AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.32, compared to a current price of €0.48 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 253.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 236.07 and 140.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 105.32. Tele Columbus AG's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1), the current Days Payable is 253.40 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 Tele Columbus AG (HAM:TC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tele Columbus AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.48 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.32.
GuruFocus considers Tele Columbus AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:TC1:
Days Payable: 253.40 (near median its 10-year median of 236.07)
GF Value™: €0.32 vs. price of €0.48 (50% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#73 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:TC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tele Columbus AG is a triple-play telecommunications company. It derives revenue from TV, the Internet, cellphone, and voice services. The group operates through two main segments: TV and Internet, and telephony. The company's TV segment offers cable TV services to customers. The majority of revenue stems from this segment. Internet and telephony derive revenue from the provision of broadband Internet access as well as fixed-line and mobile telephony services to customers. The company is an owner of telecommunications infrastructure. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in Germany.
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