Vodafone IdeaNSE:IDEA +1.24%38 Days Payable is 182.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 222.17. GuruFocus rates NSE:IDEA with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Idea ranks better than 74.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Idea's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IDEA'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.12 Med: 222.17 Max: 284.92
Current: 195.87
During the past 13 years, Vodafone Idea's highest Days Payable was 284.92. The lowest was 72.12. And the median was 222.17.
NSE:IDEA's Days Payable is ranked better than 74.12% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 106.335
vs NSE:IDEA: 195.87
Vodafone Idea's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (220.34) to Mar. 2026 (182.46).
It may suggest that Vodafone Ideaaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Vodafone Idea Days Payable Related Terms
Vodafone Idea Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone Idea'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Idea'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.
Vodafone Idea Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Idea's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Idea'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.
Vodafone Idea's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) has a Days Payable of 182.46 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 Vodafone Idea and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 222.17. Over the past decade, Vodafone Idea's Days Payable has ranged from 72.12 to 284.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #88 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Vodafone Idea's Days Payable too high?
Vodafone Idea's current Days Payable of 182.46 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 222.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.12 to a high of 284.92. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 106.34. Vodafone Idea's value of 182.46 is 71.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #88 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodafone Idea has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Idea's Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #88 out of 340 companies for Days Payable. This puts Vodafone Idea in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 106.34. Vodafone Idea's value of 182.46 is 71.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodafone Idea's own Days Payable has ranged from 72.12 to 284.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 222.17 vs. the industry median of 106.34, Vodafone Idea 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 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. Vodafone Idea's current Days Payable of 182.46 is 71.6% 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 Vodafone Idea 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. Vodafone Idea's current Days Payable is 182.46, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 222.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Idea stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.59, compared to a current price of ₹14.64 — trading 161.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 182.46, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 222.17 and 71.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 106.34. Vodafone Idea's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA), the current Days Payable is 182.46 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹14.64 is trading 161.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.59.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Idea to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IDEA:
Days Payable: 182.46 (18% below median its 10-year median of 222.17)
GF Value™: ₹5.59 vs. price of ₹14.64 (161.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#88 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IDEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone Idea Ltd is a telecommunications company that provides mobile services and operates under one segment namely Mobility services. Mobility services generates revenue from mobile services and constitutes the majority of overall company revenue. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure, such as fiber networks and mobile towers. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in India.
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