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What is China South Publishing & Media Group Co Days Payable?
China South Publishing & Media Group CoSHSE:601098 75 Days Payable is 234.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 177.18. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601098 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Media - Diversified companies, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks better than 77.17% on this metric.
SHSE:601098's Days Payable is ranked better than 77.17% of 911
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 82.61
vs SHSE:601098: 221.05
* 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.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Days Payable Chart
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Annual Data
For the Publishing subindustry, China South Publishing & Media Group Co'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.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Days Payable falls into.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co 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.
* 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.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) has a Days Payable of 234.73 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 China South Publishing & Media Group Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 177.18. Over the past decade, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Days Payable has ranged from 153.56 to 221.05. According to the industry distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #208 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Days Payable too high?
China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Days Payable of 234.73 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 177.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 153.56 to a high of 221.05. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 82.61. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's value of 234.73 is 184.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #208 out of 911 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China South Publishing & Media Group Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China South Publishing & Media Group Co's Days Payable compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China South Publishing & Media Group Co ranks #208 out of 911 companies for Days Payable. This places China South Publishing & Media Group Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 82.61. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's value of 234.73 is 184.1% above this benchmark. Historically, China South Publishing & Media Group Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 153.56 to 221.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 177.18 vs. the industry median of 82.61, China South Publishing & Media Group Co 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. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Days Payable of 234.73 is 184.1% 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 China South Publishing & Media Group Co 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. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's current Days Payable is 234.73, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 177.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China South Publishing & Media Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.80, compared to a current price of ¥10.17 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 234.73, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 177.18 and 184.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 82.61. China South Publishing & Media Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098), the current Days Payable is 234.73 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 China South Publishing & Media Group Co (SHSE:601098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China South Publishing & Media Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.17 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.80.
GuruFocus considers China South Publishing & Media Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601098:
Days Payable: 234.73 (32% above median its 10-year median of 177.18)
GF Value™: ¥11.80 vs. price of ¥10.17 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 184.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#208 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Business Description
China South Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd operates in the publishing and media industry. The company offers publishing products, including books, newspapers, periodicals, audio and video products, electronics, network, comic, and animation.
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