Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Days Payable: 17.47 (As of Feb. 2026) — 15% Below Median

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TSE:3815 Media Kobo Inc TSE:3815
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Price 円444.00
GF Value 円372.02
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What is Media Kobo Days Payable?

Media Kobo TSE:3815 +0.23% 44 Days Payable is 17.47 as of Feb. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 20.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:3815 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of 円372.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 429 Interactive Media companies, Media Kobo ranks worse than 84.85% on this metric.

Media Kobo's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円44 Mil. Media Kobo's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円464 Mil. Hence, Media Kobo's Days Payable for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 17.47.

The historical rank and industry rank for Media Kobo's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3815' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.1   Med: 20.51   Max: 27
Current: 17.98

During the past 13 years, Media Kobo's highest Days Payable was 27.00. The lowest was 14.10. And the median was 20.51.

TSE:3815's Days Payable is ranked worse than
84.85% of 429 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 65.5 vs TSE:3815: 17.98

Media Kobo's Days Payable declined from Feb. 2025 (19.29) to Feb. 2026 (17.47). It may suggest that Media Kobo accelerated paying its suppliers.


Media Kobo Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Media Kobo'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.

Media Kobo Days Payable Chart

Media Kobo Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.53 20.49 20.69 19.61 18.78

Media Kobo Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.45 19.15 19.29 18.63 17.47

TSE:3815 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Media Kobo'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.


Media Kobo Days Payable vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Media Kobo's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Media Kobo's Days Payable falls into.


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Media Kobo 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.

Media Kobo's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Aug. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Aug. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (52.025 + 47.241) / 2 ) / 964.462*365
=49.633 / 964.462*365
=18.78

Media Kobo's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (47.241 + 41.503) / 2 ) / 463.64*365 / 2
=44.372 / 463.64*365 / 2
=17.47

* 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 17.47 mean?
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a Days Payable of 17.47 as of Feb. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Media Kobo and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 20.51. Over the past decade, Media Kobo's Days Payable has ranged from 14.10 to 27.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #364 out of 429 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Media Kobo's Days Payable too high?
Media Kobo's current Days Payable of 17.47 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 20.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.10 to a high of 27.00. The Interactive Media industry median Days Payable is 65.50. Media Kobo's value of 17.47 is 73.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #364 out of 429 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's Days Payable compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #364 out of 429 companies for Days Payable. This places Media Kobo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 65.50. Media Kobo's value of 17.47 is 73.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Media Kobo's own Days Payable has ranged from 14.10 to 27.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.51 vs. the industry median of 65.50, Media Kobo has consistently been below 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Days Payable among Interactive Media companies is 65.50, based on 429 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. Media Kobo's current Days Payable of 17.47 is 73.3% below 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 Media Kobo and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Payable is 65.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Kobo's current Days Payable is 17.47, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 20.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円372.02, compared to a current price of 円444.00 — trading 19.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 17.47, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 20.51 and 73.3% below the Interactive Media industry median of 65.50. Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815), the current Days Payable is 17.47 as of Feb. 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円444.00 is trading 19.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円372.02. GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:

  • Days Payable: 17.47 (15% below median its 10-year median of 20.51)
  • GF Value™: 円372.02 vs. price of 円444.00 (19.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.3% below the Interactive Media median (#364 of 429)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Media Kobo Business Description

Address 7-15-9 Roppongi, Sumitomo Realty & Development Roppongi Central Tower, 9th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
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