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National CineMediaNCMI -1.47%65 Days Payable is 83.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 64.44. GuruFocus rates NCMI with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Media - Diversified companies, National CineMedia ranks worse than 59.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National CineMedia's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NCMI'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.24 Med: 64.44 Max: 144.32
Current: 60.49
During the past 13 years, National CineMedia's highest Days Payable was 144.32. The lowest was 48.24. And the median was 64.44.
NCMI's Days Payable is ranked worse than 59.71% of 911
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 82.66
vs NCMI: 60.49
National CineMedia's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (78.74) to Mar. 2026 (83.27).
It may suggest that National CineMediadelayed paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for National CineMedia'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, National CineMedia'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.
National CineMedia Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, National CineMedia's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National CineMedia'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.
National CineMedia'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.
National CineMedia (NCMI) has a Days Payable of 83.27 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 National CineMedia and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 64.44. Over the past decade, National CineMedia's Days Payable has ranged from 48.24 to 144.32. According to the industry distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #544 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is National CineMedia's Days Payable too high?
National CineMedia's current Days Payable of 83.27 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 64.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.24 to a high of 144.32. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 82.66. National CineMedia's value of 83.27 is 0.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #544 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National CineMedia has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National CineMedia's Days Payable compare to ADV and NEXN?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #544 out of 911 companies for Days Payable. This places National CineMedia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 82.66. National CineMedia's value of 83.27 is 0.7% above this benchmark. Historically, National CineMedia's own Days Payable has ranged from 48.24 to 144.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.44 vs. the industry median of 82.66, National CineMedia 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 82.66, 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. National CineMedia's current Days Payable of 83.27 is 0.7% 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 National CineMedia and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 82.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National CineMedia's current Days Payable is 83.27, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 64.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National CineMedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia (NCMI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.50, compared to a current price of $4.03 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 83.27, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 64.44 and 0.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 82.66. National CineMedia's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 National CineMedia (NCMI), the current Days Payable is 83.27 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 National CineMedia (NCMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.03 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.50.
GuruFocus considers National CineMedia to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NCMI:
Days Payable: 83.27 (29% above median its 10-year median of 64.44)
GF Value™: $4.50 vs. price of $4.03 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#544 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NCMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National CineMedia Inc is a cinema advertising platform in the U.S. It derives revenue from the sale of advertising to national, regional and local businesses through The Noovie Show and the CineLife Show, the cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens across the U.S., on LEN, a series of strategically-placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theater lobbies.
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