Reliance CommunicationsNSE:RCOM -1.10%49 Days Payable is 12,148.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 258% above its 10-year median of 3,389.51. GuruFocus rates NSE:RCOM with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Telecommunication Services companies, Reliance Communications ranks better than 99.71% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reliance Communications's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:RCOM'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 443.95 Med: 3389.51 Max: 10192.03
Current: 10077.91
During the past 13 years, Reliance Communications's highest Days Payable was 10192.03. The lowest was 443.95. And the median was 3389.51.
NSE:RCOM's Days Payable is ranked better than 99.71% of 339
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 106.11
vs NSE:RCOM: 10077.91
* 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, Reliance Communications'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.
Reliance Communications Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Reliance Communications's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reliance Communications'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.
Reliance Communications'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.
Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM) has a Days Payable of 12,148.42 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 Reliance Communications and its competitors. This is 258% above median its historical median of 3,389.51. Over the past decade, Reliance Communications' Days Payable has ranged from 443.95 to 10,192.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Reliance Communications ranks #1 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Reliance Communications' Days Payable too high?
Reliance Communications' current Days Payable of 12,148.42 is 258% above median its 10-year median of 3,389.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 443.95 to a high of 10,192.03. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 106.11. Reliance Communications' value of 12,148.42 is 11348.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reliance Communications ranks #1 out of 339 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Reliance Communications has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reliance Communications' Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Reliance Communications ranks #1 out of 339 companies for Days Payable. This places Reliance Communications in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 106.11. Reliance Communications' value of 12,148.42 is 11348.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Reliance Communications' own Days Payable has ranged from 443.95 to 10,192.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3,389.51 vs. the industry median of 106.11, Reliance Communications 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 106.11, based on 339 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. Reliance Communications's current Days Payable of 12,148.42 is 11348.9% 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 Reliance Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 106.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reliance Communications's current Days Payable is 12,148.42, which is 258% above median its own 10-year median of 3,389.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliance Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.28, compared to a current price of ₹0.90 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 12,148.42, which is 258% above median its 10-year median of 3,389.51 and 11348.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 106.11. Reliance Communications' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM), the current Days Payable is 12,148.42 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 Reliance Communications (NSE:RCOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliance Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹0.90 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.28.
GuruFocus considers Reliance Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RCOM:
Days Payable: 12,148.42 (258% above median its 10-year median of 3,389.51)
GF Value™: ₹1.28 vs. price of ₹0.90 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11348.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#1 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RCOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Reliance Communications Ltd is a triple-play telecommunications company that provides mobile, voice, and broadband services in two segments: India Operations and Global Operations. The India Operations segment includes business voice, long-distance services, and broadband access to enterprise customers, and managed Internet data centre services. The Global Operations segment offers international data and network services, enterprise services, and data services to global customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from India Operations.
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