Inspire Films (NSE:INSPIRE) Days Payable: 255.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — 74% Above Median

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NSE:INSPIRE Inspire Films Ltd NSE:INSPIRE
44 GF Score
Price ₹9.05
GF Value ₹11.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Inspire Films Days Payable?

Inspire Films NSE:INSPIRE +4.62% 44 Days Payable is 255.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 147.45. GuruFocus rates NSE:INSPIRE with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹11.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Media - Diversified companies, Inspire Films ranks better than 81.01% on this metric.

Inspire Films's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹46.3 Mil. Inspire Films's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹66.0 Mil. Hence, Inspire Films's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 127.93.

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

NSE:INSPIRE' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 96.33   Med: 147.45   Max: 255.86
Current: 255.86

During the past 6 years, Inspire Films's highest Days Payable was 255.86. The lowest was 96.33. And the median was 147.45.

NSE:INSPIRE's Days Payable is ranked better than
81.01% of 911 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 82.61 vs NSE:INSPIRE: 255.86

Inspire Films's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2024 (122.63) to Mar. 2026 (255.86). It may suggest that Inspire Films delayed paying its suppliers.


Inspire Films Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inspire Films'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.

Inspire Films Days Payable Chart

Inspire Films Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 96.33 104.85 122.63 185.04 255.86

Inspire Films Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial 96.33 104.85 122.63 185.04 255.86

NSE:INSPIRE vs NXST: Days Payable Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Inspire Films'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.


Inspire Films Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Inspire Films's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Inspire Films 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.

Inspire Films'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
=( (50.634 + 41.87) / 2 ) / 65.982*365
=46.252 / 65.982*365
=255.86

Inspire Films'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: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (50.634 + 41.87) / 2 ) / 65.982*365 / 2
=46.252 / 65.982*365 / 2
=127.93

* 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 255.86 mean?
Inspire Films (NSE:INSPIRE) has a Days Payable of 255.86 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 Inspire Films and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 147.45. Over the past decade, Inspire Films' Days Payable has ranged from 96.33 to 255.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Inspire Films ranks #173 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Inspire Films' Days Payable too high?
Inspire Films' current Days Payable of 255.86 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 147.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 96.33 to a high of 255.86. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 82.61. Inspire Films' value of 255.86 is 209.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inspire Films ranks #173 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Inspire Films has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inspire Films' Days Payable compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Inspire Films ranks #173 out of 911 companies for Days Payable. This places Inspire Films in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 82.61. Inspire Films' value of 255.86 is 209.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Inspire Films' own Days Payable has ranged from 96.33 to 255.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 147.45 vs. the industry median of 82.61, Inspire Films 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 82.61, 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. Inspire Films's current Days Payable of 255.86 is 209.7% 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 Inspire Films and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 82.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inspire Films's current Days Payable is 255.86, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 147.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inspire Films stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspire Films (NSE:INSPIRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹11.12, compared to a current price of ₹9.05 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 255.86, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 147.45 and 209.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 82.61. Inspire Films' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Inspire Films (NSE:INSPIRE), the current Days Payable is 255.86 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 Inspire Films (NSE:INSPIRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inspire Films stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹9.05 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹11.12. GuruFocus considers Inspire Films to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:INSPIRE:

  • Days Payable: 255.86 (74% above median its 10-year median of 147.45)
  • GF Value™: ₹11.12 vs. price of ₹9.05 (18.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 209.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#173 of 911)

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


Inspire Films Business Description

Address 111, 1st Floor, Shree Kamdhenu Estate, Chincholi Off Link Road, Bhd Tangent Showroom, Charkop, Malad, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400064
Inspire Films Ltd is engaged in the business of creation, production, distribution, and exhibition of television and digital content of various genres for television and OTT channels, apps, and digital platforms, as well as content writing, production, and sale and purchase of rights. Its content includes Television, OTT, Regional, Sports, and Brands.
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