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The historical rank and industry rank for Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:ZAIN'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 471.31 Med: 542.25 Max: 637.08
Current: 554.5
During the past 13 years, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's highest Days Payable was 637.08. The lowest was 471.31. And the median was 542.25.
KUW:ZAIN's Days Payable is ranked better than 94.1% of 339
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 105.32
vs KUW:ZAIN: 554.50
* 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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Days Payable Chart
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Payable falls into.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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.
* 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.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) has a Days Payable of 585.71 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 542.25. Over the past decade, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Payable has ranged from 471.31 to 637.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #20 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Payable too high?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Days Payable of 585.71 is near median its 10-year median of 542.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 471.31 to a high of 637.08. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 105.32. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 585.71 is 456.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #20 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #20 out of 339 companies for Days Payable. This places Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 105.32. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 585.71 is 456.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's own Days Payable has ranged from 471.31 to 637.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 542.25 vs. the industry median of 105.32, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Days Payable of 585.71 is 456.1% 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Days Payable is 585.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 542.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.60 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 585.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 542.25 and 456.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 105.32. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN), the current Days Payable is 585.71 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.60 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58.
GuruFocus considers Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:ZAIN:
Days Payable: 585.71 (near median its 10-year median of 542.25)
GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.60 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 456.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#20 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:ZAIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC is a mobile and data services operator. The company and its subsidiaries, along with associates, provide mobile telecommunication services. The company provides of technologies and digital lifestyle communications. Apart from its operations in Kuwait, the Company also operates through its foreign subsidiaries in Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Bahrain, KSA, Lebanon and South Sudan.
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