Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY) Days Payable: 139.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Above Median


NSE:HATHWAY Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd NSE:HATHWAY
71 GF Score
Price ₹11.03
GF Value ₹17.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hathway Cable & Datacom Days Payable?

Hathway Cable & Datacom NSE:HATHWAY +1.29% 71 Days Payable is 139.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 120.11. GuruFocus rates NSE:HATHWAY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹17.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 915 Media - Diversified companies, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks better than 70.82% on this metric.

Hathway Cable & Datacom's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,590 Mil. Hathway Cable & Datacom's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,008 Mil. Hence, Hathway Cable & Datacom's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 139.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hathway Cable & Datacom's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:HATHWAY' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 91.2   Med: 120.11   Max: 174.04
Current: 174.04

During the past 13 years, Hathway Cable & Datacom's highest Days Payable was 174.04. The lowest was 91.20. And the median was 120.11.

NSE:HATHWAY's Days Payable is ranked better than
70.82% of 915 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 83.18 vs NSE:HATHWAY: 174.04

Hathway Cable & Datacom's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (164.02) to Mar. 2026 (139.26). It may suggest that Hathway Cable & Datacom accelerated paying its suppliers.


Hathway Cable & Datacom Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hathway Cable & Datacom'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.

Hathway Cable & Datacom Days Payable Chart

Hathway Cable & Datacom Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Hathway Cable & Datacom 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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NSE:HATHWAY vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Days Payable Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Hathway Cable & Datacom'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.


Hathway Cable & Datacom Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hathway Cable & Datacom's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hathway Cable & Datacom's Days Payable falls into.


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Hathway Cable & Datacom 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.

Hathway Cable & Datacom's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (4565.9 + 4589.9) / 2 ) / 11371.7*365
=4577.9 / 11371.7*365
=146.94

Hathway Cable & Datacom'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
=( (0 + 4589.9) / 1 ) / 3007.6*365 / 4
=4589.9 / 3007.6*365 / 4
=139.26

* 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 139.26 mean?
Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY) has a Days Payable of 139.26 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 120.11. Over the past decade, Hathway Cable & Datacom's Days Payable has ranged from 91.20 to 174.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #267 out of 915 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Hathway Cable & Datacom's Days Payable too high?
Hathway Cable & Datacom's current Days Payable of 139.26 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 120.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 91.20 to a high of 174.04. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 83.18. Hathway Cable & Datacom's value of 139.26 is 67.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #267 out of 915 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hathway Cable & Datacom has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hathway Cable & Datacom's Days Payable compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hathway Cable & Datacom ranks #267 out of 915 companies for Days Payable. This puts Hathway Cable & Datacom in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 83.18. Hathway Cable & Datacom's value of 139.26 is 67.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hathway Cable & Datacom's own Days Payable has ranged from 91.20 to 174.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 120.11 vs. the industry median of 83.18, Hathway Cable & Datacom 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 83.18, based on 915 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. Hathway Cable & Datacom's current Days Payable of 139.26 is 67.4% 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 83.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hathway Cable & Datacom's current Days Payable is 139.26, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 120.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hathway Cable & Datacom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹17.75, compared to a current price of ₹11.03 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 139.26, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 120.11 and 67.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 83.18. Hathway Cable & Datacom's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY), the current Days Payable is 139.26 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 Hathway Cable & Datacom (NSE:HATHWAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hathway Cable & Datacom stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹11.03 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹17.75. GuruFocus considers Hathway Cable & Datacom to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HATHWAY:

  • Days Payable: 139.26 (16% above median its 10-year median of 120.11)
  • GF Value™: ₹17.75 vs. price of ₹11.03 (37.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#267 of 915)

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


Hathway Cable & Datacom Business Description

Other Exchanges 533162:India
Address Link Road, 802, 8th Floor, Interface-11, Malad (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400064
Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd is an India-based Multi System Operator engaged in providing cable television (TV) network services, broadband services, and allied services. The product range of the company includes digital and analogue cable television, broadband, and local television channels. The products offered under the digital cable television services are HD Personal Video Recorder, Hathway SD, and Hathway HD. The company provides TV services in digital mode. In addition, it also offers features like video on demand, an electronic programming guide, and other features. The group has three reportable segments: Broadband Business, Cable Television Business, and Dealing in Securities. It generates the majority of the revenue from Cable television services.
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