NAPRF (Naspers) Days Payable: 57.02 (As of Sep. 2025) — 43% Above Median


NAPRF Naspers Ltd NAPRF
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GF Value $88.68
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What is Naspers Days Payable?

Naspers NAPRF -1.44% 79 Days Payable is 57.02 as of Sep. 2025, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 39.87. GuruFocus rates NAPRF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,102 Retail - Cyclical companies, Naspers ranks worse than 53.27% on this metric.

Naspers's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was $698 Mil. Naspers's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was $2,234 Mil. Hence, Naspers's Days Payable for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was 57.02.

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

NAPRF' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.65   Med: 39.87   Max: 106.1
Current: 48.17

During the past 13 years, Naspers's highest Days Payable was 106.10. The lowest was 33.65. And the median was 39.87.

NAPRF's Days Payable is ranked worse than
53.27% of 1102 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.215 vs NAPRF: 48.17

Naspers's Days Payable increased from Sep. 2024 (37.25) to Sep. 2025 (57.02). It may suggest that Naspers delayed paying its suppliers.


Naspers Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Naspers'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.

Naspers Days Payable Chart

Naspers Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 32.01 39.30 45.35 38.33 33.70

Naspers Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 38.71 34.85 37.25 31.06 57.02

NAPRF vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Days Payable Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Naspers'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.


Naspers Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Naspers's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Naspers 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.

Naspers's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (427 + 365) / 2 ) / 4289*365
=396 / 4289*365
=33.70

Naspers's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (365 + 1031) / 2 ) / 2234*365 / 2
=698 / 2234*365 / 2
=57.02

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 57.02 mean?
Naspers (NAPRF) has a Days Payable of 57.02 as of Sep. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Naspers and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 39.87. Over the past decade, Naspers' Days Payable has ranged from 33.65 to 106.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #587 out of 1102 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Naspers' Days Payable too high?
Naspers' current Days Payable of 57.02 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 39.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.65 to a high of 106.10. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.22. Naspers' value of 57.02 is 11.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naspers ranks #587 out of 1102 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Naspers has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naspers' Days Payable compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #587 out of 1102 companies for Days Payable. This places Naspers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.22. Naspers' value of 57.02 is 11.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Naspers' own Days Payable has ranged from 33.65 to 106.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.87 vs. the industry median of 51.22, Naspers 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.22, based on 1,102 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. Naspers's current Days Payable of 57.02 is 11.3% 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 Naspers and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naspers's current Days Payable is 57.02, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 39.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naspers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naspers (NAPRF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.68, compared to a current price of $52.01 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 57.02, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 39.87 and 11.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.22. Naspers' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Naspers (NAPRF), the current Days Payable is 57.02 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Naspers (NAPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naspers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $52.01 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $88.68. GuruFocus considers Naspers to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NAPRF:

  • Days Payable: 57.02 (43% above median its 10-year median of 39.87)
  • GF Value™: $88.68 vs. price of $52.01 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#587 of 1102)

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


Naspers Business Description

Address 40 Heerengracht, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001
Naspers Ltd is an Internet and entertainment group and technology investor in the world. Operating in more than 120 countries and markets with long-term growth potential, Naspers builds companies that empower people and enrich communities. It runs some of the platforms in the internet, video entertainment, and media. Naspers operates in various sectors including online classifieds, food delivery, payments, travel, education, health, and social and internet platforms. People use products and services of companies that Naspers has invested in, acquired, or built, including Azos, PharmEasy, ElasticRun, Alwans, and Vegrow among others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, and other regions.
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