MTN GroupSTU:LL6 -4.17%79 Days Payable is 272.55 as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 226.21. GuruFocus rates STU:LL6 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, MTN Group ranks better than 77.35% on this metric.
MTN Group's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,026 Mil. MTN Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,357 Mil.
Hence, MTN Group's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 272.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for MTN Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LL6'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.23 Med: 226.21 Max: 355.13
Current: 222.72
During the past 13 years, MTN Group's highest Days Payable was 355.13. The lowest was 85.23. And the median was 226.21.
STU:LL6's Days Payable is ranked better than 77.35% of 340
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 106.335
vs STU:LL6: 222.72
MTN Group's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (240.45) to Dec. 2025 (272.55).
It may suggest that MTN Groupdelayed paying its suppliers.
MTN Group Days Payable Related Terms
MTN Group Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MTN Group'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 Telecom Services subindustry, MTN Group'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.
MTN Group Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, MTN Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MTN Group'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.
MTN Group's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
MTN Group (STU:LL6) has a Days Payable of 272.55 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on MTN Group and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 226.21. Over the past decade, MTN Group's Days Payable has ranged from 85.23 to 355.13. According to the industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #77 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is MTN Group's Days Payable too high?
MTN Group's current Days Payable of 272.55 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 226.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.23 to a high of 355.13. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 106.34. MTN Group's value of 272.55 is 156.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #77 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MTN Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTN Group's Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #77 out of 340 companies for Days Payable. This places MTN Group in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 106.34. MTN Group's value of 272.55 is 156.3% above this benchmark. Historically, MTN Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 85.23 to 355.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 226.21 vs. the industry median of 106.34, MTN Group 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 106.34, based on 340 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. MTN Group's current Days Payable of 272.55 is 156.3% 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 MTN Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 106.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTN Group's current Days Payable is 272.55, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 226.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTN Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group (STU:LL6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.81, compared to a current price of €11.50 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 272.55, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 226.21 and 156.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 106.34. MTN Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6), the current Days Payable is 272.55 as of Dec. 2025. 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.50 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.81.
GuruFocus considers MTN Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LL6:
Days Payable: 272.55 (20% above median its 10-year median of 226.21)
GF Value™: €7.81 vs. price of €11.50 (47.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 156.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#77 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LL6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MTN Group Ltd is a mobile telecommunications provider. The company also has a joint venture in Iran. From a product perspective, the majority of its revenue is from voice and data. Other contributors include SMS and sale of devices revenue. MTN also provides enterprise services to small/midsize enterprises and corporate clients. The company owns the mobile infrastructure and data centers. Its segments include Network services, Mobile devices, Interconnect and roaming, Digital and fintech and others. It derives maximum revenue from Network Services segment. Geographically, the company operates across South Africa, Nigeria, South and East Africa (SEA), GHASEA, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The majority of the company's revenue is earned in and Nigeria.
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