Zee Entertainment Enterprises (NSE:ZEEL) Days Payable: 88.95 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Below Median

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NSE:ZEEL Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd NSE:ZEEL
84 GF Score
Price ₹107.40
GF Value ₹126.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Zee Entertainment Enterprises Days Payable?

Zee Entertainment Enterprises NSE:ZEEL +1.49% 84 Days Payable is 88.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 126.28. GuruFocus rates NSE:ZEEL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹126.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 915 Media - Diversified companies, Zee Entertainment Enterprises ranks better than 53.01% on this metric.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹14,669 Mil. Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹15,048 Mil. Hence, Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 88.95.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:ZEEL' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 86.2   Med: 126.28   Max: 156.61
Current: 94.15

During the past 13 years, Zee Entertainment Enterprises's highest Days Payable was 156.61. The lowest was 86.20. And the median was 126.28.

NSE:ZEEL's Days Payable is ranked better than
53.01% of 915 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 82.66 vs NSE:ZEEL: 94.15

Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (84.76) to Mar. 2026 (88.95). It may suggest that Zee Entertainment Enterprises delayed paying its suppliers.


Zee Entertainment Enterprises Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zee Entertainment Enterprises'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.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Days Payable Chart

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:ZEEL vs NXST: Days Payable Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Zee Entertainment Enterprises'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.


Zee Entertainment Enterprises Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Zee Entertainment Enterprises's Days Payable falls into.


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Zee Entertainment Enterprises 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.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises'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
=( (11907 + 14669) / 2 ) / 48594*365
=13288 / 48594*365
=99.81

Zee Entertainment Enterprises'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 14669) / 1 ) / 15048*365 / 4
=14669 / 15048*365 / 4
=88.95

* 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 88.95 mean?
Zee Entertainment Enterprises (NSE:ZEEL) has a Days Payable of 88.95 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 Zee Entertainment Enterprises and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 126.28. Over the past decade, Zee Entertainment Enterprises' Days Payable has ranged from 86.20 to 156.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Zee Entertainment Enterprises ranks #430 out of 915 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Zee Entertainment Enterprises' Days Payable too high?
Zee Entertainment Enterprises' current Days Payable of 88.95 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 126.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 86.20 to a high of 156.61. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 82.66. Zee Entertainment Enterprises' value of 88.95 is 7.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zee Entertainment Enterprises ranks #430 out of 915 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zee Entertainment Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zee Entertainment Enterprises' Days Payable compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zee Entertainment Enterprises ranks #430 out of 915 companies for Days Payable. This puts Zee Entertainment Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 82.66. Zee Entertainment Enterprises' value of 88.95 is 7.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Zee Entertainment Enterprises' own Days Payable has ranged from 86.20 to 156.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 126.28 vs. the industry median of 82.66, Zee Entertainment Enterprises 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. Zee Entertainment Enterprises's current Days Payable of 88.95 is 7.6% 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 Zee Entertainment Enterprises 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. Zee Entertainment Enterprises's current Days Payable is 88.95, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 126.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zee Entertainment Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zee Entertainment Enterprises (NSE:ZEEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹126.84, compared to a current price of ₹107.40 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 88.95, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 126.28 and 7.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 82.66. Zee Entertainment Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Zee Entertainment Enterprises (NSE:ZEEL), the current Days Payable is 88.95 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 Zee Entertainment Enterprises (NSE:ZEEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zee Entertainment Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹107.40 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹126.84. GuruFocus considers Zee Entertainment Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ZEEL:

  • Days Payable: 88.95 (30% below median its 10-year median of 126.28)
  • GF Value™: ₹126.84 vs. price of ₹107.40 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#430 of 915)

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


Zee Entertainment Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges 505537:India
Address N.M. Joshi Marg, 18th Floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, Lower Parel, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400013
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd is a broadcasting television company that provides media and entertainment services. Zee generates revenue from advertisements, subscriptions, theatrical revenue, the sale of media content, transmission revenue, and commissions. The company controls a suite of television channels that broadcast in many different languages. Furthermore, Zee Entertainment produces and distributes feature films, develops digital online offerings, and produces and sells live entertainment events. It operates in a single segment, Content and Broadcasting. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in India.
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