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The historical rank and industry rank for Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601921'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 158.54 Med: 222.65 Max: 267.76
Current: 267.76
During the past 9 years, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's highest Days Payable was 267.76. The lowest was 158.54. And the median was 222.65.
SHSE:601921's Days Payable is ranked better than 82.13% of 912
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 80.91
vs SHSE:601921: 267.76
* 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 Publishing subindustry, Zhejiang Publishing & Media 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.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Payable falls into.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media 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.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921) has a Days Payable of 357.13 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 222.65. Over the past decade, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Payable has ranged from 158.54 to 267.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #163 out of 912 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Payable too high?
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's current Days Payable of 357.13 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 222.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 158.54 to a high of 267.76. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 80.91. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's value of 357.13 is 341.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #163 out of 912 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's Days Payable compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co ranks #163 out of 912 companies for Days Payable. This places Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 80.91. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's value of 357.13 is 341.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 158.54 to 267.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 222.65 vs. the industry median of 80.91, Zhejiang Publishing & Media 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 80.91, based on 912 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. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's current Days Payable of 357.13 is 341.4% 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 Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 80.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's current Days Payable is 357.13, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 222.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.55, compared to a current price of ¥7.41 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 357.13, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 222.65 and 341.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 80.91. Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921), the current Days Payable is 357.13 as of Jun. 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 Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601921) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥7.41 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.55.
GuruFocus considers Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601921:
Days Payable: 357.13 (60% above median its 10-year median of 222.65)
GF Value™: ¥7.55 vs. price of ¥7.41 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 341.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#163 of 912)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601921 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhejiang Publishing & Media Co Ltd is engaged in the publication, distribution, and printing of publications such as books, periodicals, audio-visual products, and electronic publications.
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