Mahanagar Telephone NigamNSE:MTNL +1.11%59 Days Payable is 3,176.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 1,283.49. GuruFocus rates NSE:MTNL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹45.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Telecommunication Services companies, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks better than 99.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MTNL'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 290.81 Med: 1283.49 Max: 4121.73
Current: 4121.73
During the past 13 years, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's highest Days Payable was 4121.73. The lowest was 290.81. And the median was 1283.49.
NSE:MTNL's Days Payable is ranked better than 99.41% of 338
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 105.715
vs NSE:MTNL: 4121.73
* 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, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam'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.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Days Payable falls into.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam 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.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam'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.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) has a Days Payable of 3,176.04 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 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 1,283.49. Over the past decade, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Days Payable has ranged from 290.81 to 4,121.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #2 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Days Payable too high?
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current Days Payable of 3,176.04 is 147% above median its 10-year median of 1,283.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 290.81 to a high of 4,121.73. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 105.72. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's value of 3,176.04 is 2904.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #2 out of 338 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #2 out of 338 companies for Days Payable. This places Mahanagar Telephone Nigam in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 105.72. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's value of 3,176.04 is 2904.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's own Days Payable has ranged from 290.81 to 4,121.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,283.49 vs. the industry median of 105.72, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam 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 105.72, based on 338 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. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current Days Payable of 3,176.04 is 2904.3% 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 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 105.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current Days Payable is 3,176.04, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 1,283.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mahanagar Telephone Nigam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹45.00, compared to a current price of ₹29.27 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 3,176.04, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 1,283.49 and 2904.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 105.72. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL), the current Days Payable is 3,176.04 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 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹29.27 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹45.00.
GuruFocus considers Mahanagar Telephone Nigam to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MTNL:
Days Payable: 3,176.04 (147% above median its 10-year median of 1,283.49)
GF Value™: ₹45.00 vs. price of ₹29.27 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2904.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#2 of 338)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MTNL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd is an India-based company that provides telecommunications services. The company's operating segment includes the Basic and Cellular segments. It generates maximum revenue from the Basic segment. The company offers various telecom services, including fixed telephone service, GSM (including 3G services), Internet, Broadband, ISDN, and Leased Line services.
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