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New Delhi TelevisionNSE:NDTV -0.42%51 Days Payable is 179.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 383.33. GuruFocus rates NSE:NDTV with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹160.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 915 Media - Diversified companies, New Delhi Television ranks better than 78.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for New Delhi Television's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NDTV'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 210.4 Med: 383.33 Max: 794.8
Current: 227.8
During the past 13 years, New Delhi Television's highest Days Payable was 794.80. The lowest was 210.40. And the median was 383.33.
NSE:NDTV's Days Payable is ranked better than 78.14% of 915
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 82.66
vs NSE:NDTV: 227.80
New Delhi Television's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (249.70) to Mar. 2026 (179.01).
It may suggest that New Delhi Televisionaccelerated paying its suppliers.
New Delhi Television Days Payable Related Terms
New Delhi Television Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for New Delhi Television'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 Broadcasting subindustry, New Delhi Television'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.
New Delhi Television Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, New Delhi Television's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Delhi Television'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.
New Delhi Television'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.
New Delhi Television (NSE:NDTV) has a Days Payable of 179.01 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 New Delhi Television and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 383.33. Over the past decade, New Delhi Television's Days Payable has ranged from 210.40 to 794.80. According to the industry distribution chart, New Delhi Television ranks #200 out of 915 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is New Delhi Television's Days Payable too high?
New Delhi Television's current Days Payable of 179.01 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 383.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 210.40 to a high of 794.80. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 82.66. New Delhi Television's value of 179.01 is 116.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Delhi Television ranks #200 out of 915 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New Delhi Television has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Delhi Television's Days Payable compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, New Delhi Television ranks #200 out of 915 companies for Days Payable. This places New Delhi Television in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 82.66. New Delhi Television's value of 179.01 is 116.6% above this benchmark. Historically, New Delhi Television's own Days Payable has ranged from 210.40 to 794.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 383.33 vs. the industry median of 82.66, New Delhi Television 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 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. New Delhi Television's current Days Payable of 179.01 is 116.6% 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 New Delhi Television 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. New Delhi Television's current Days Payable is 179.01, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 383.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Delhi Television stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Delhi Television (NSE:NDTV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹160.60, compared to a current price of ₹80.23 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 179.01, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 383.33 and 116.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 82.66. New Delhi Television's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 New Delhi Television (NSE:NDTV), the current Days Payable is 179.01 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 New Delhi Television (NSE:NDTV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Delhi Television stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹80.23 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹160.60.
GuruFocus considers New Delhi Television to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NDTV:
Days Payable: 179.01 (53% below median its 10-year median of 383.33)
GF Value™: ₹160.60 vs. price of ₹80.23 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#200 of 915)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NDTV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Delhi Television Ltd is in the business of television media and currently operates three channels including a dual channel namely NDTV 24x7, NDTV India, and NDTV Profit. The subsidiaries of the company include NDTV Convergence Ltd and NDTV World-wide Ltd offers consultancy for setting up of local television news channels in emerging markets across the world. The company also has associates and joint venture engaged into different e-commerce businesses on various platforms such as www.Gadgets360.com and www.mojarto.com. The company operates in India, America, Europe and Others.
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