Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) Days Payable: 91.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median


KAR:PTC Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd KAR:PTC
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What is Pakistan Telecommunication Co Days Payable?

Pakistan Telecommunication Co KAR:PTC +2.28% 50 Days Payable is 91.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 113.42. GuruFocus rates KAR:PTC with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨25.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks better than 50.88% on this metric.

Pakistan Telecommunication Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨63,296 Mil. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨63,081 Mil. Hence, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 91.56.

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

KAR:PTC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.24   Med: 113.42   Max: 142.2
Current: 109.77

During the past 13 years, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's highest Days Payable was 142.20. The lowest was 76.24. And the median was 113.42.

KAR:PTC's Days Payable is ranked better than
50.88% of 340 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 106.335 vs KAR:PTC: 109.77

Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (135.25) to Mar. 2026 (91.56). It may suggest that Pakistan Telecommunication Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Pakistan Telecommunication Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Telecommunication 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.

Pakistan Telecommunication Co Days Payable Chart

Pakistan Telecommunication Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Pakistan Telecommunication Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAR:PTC vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Payable Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Pakistan Telecommunication 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.


Pakistan Telecommunication Co Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pakistan Telecommunication 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.

Pakistan Telecommunication Co'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
=( (67211.241 + 63503.788) / 2 ) / 167757.784*365
=65357.5145 / 167757.784*365
=142.20

Pakistan Telecommunication Co'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
=( (63503.788 + 63088.668) / 2 ) / 63080.746*365 / 4
=63296.228 / 63080.746*365 / 4
=91.56

* 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 91.56 mean?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) has a Days Payable of 91.56 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 Pakistan Telecommunication Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 113.42. Over the past decade, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Payable has ranged from 76.24 to 142.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #167 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Payable too high?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current Days Payable of 91.56 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 113.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.24 to a high of 142.20. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 106.34. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's value of 91.56 is 13.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #167 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan Telecommunication Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #167 out of 340 companies for Days Payable. This puts Pakistan Telecommunication Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 106.34. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's value of 91.56 is 13.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 76.24 to 142.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 113.42 vs. the industry median of 106.34, Pakistan Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Payable among Telecommunication Services companies is 106.34, based on 340 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. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current Days Payable of 91.56 is 13.9% 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 Pakistan Telecommunication Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 106.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current Days Payable is 91.56, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 113.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Telecommunication Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨25.83, compared to a current price of ₨74.01 — trading 186.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 91.56, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 113.42 and 13.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 106.34. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 9 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 Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC), the current Days Payable is 91.56 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 Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Telecommunication Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨74.01 is trading 186.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨25.83. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Telecommunication Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PTC:

  • Days Payable: 91.56 (19% below median its 10-year median of 113.42)
  • GF Value™: ₨25.83 vs. price of ₨74.01 (186.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#167 of 340)

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


Pakistan Telecommunication Co Business Description

Address Ufone Tower, Plot No 55-C, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad, PAK
Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd is a telecom company. It is mainly engaged in providing telecommunication services such as Data, Voice, IPTV, Connectivity services, Interconnect, Information and communication technology (ICT), digital solutions and equipment sales, messaging services, sales of mobile devices etc. The company operates in three operating segments i.e. fixed-line communications (Wireline) which generates key revenue, wireless communications (Wireless), and banking.
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