Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) Days Payable: 4.26 (As of Feb. 2026) — 11% Above Median


TSE:4668 Meiko Network Japan Co Ltd TSE:4668
86 GF Score
Price 円697.00
GF Value 円828.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Meiko Network Japan Co Days Payable?

Meiko Network Japan Co TSE:4668 -0.14% 86 Days Payable is 4.26 as of Feb. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 3.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:4668 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円828.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Education companies, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks worse than 88.1% on this metric.

Meiko Network Japan Co's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円220 Mil. Meiko Network Japan Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円9,412 Mil. Hence, Meiko Network Japan Co's Days Payable for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for Meiko Network Japan Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4668' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.08   Med: 3.85   Max: 5.18
Current: 4.39

During the past 13 years, Meiko Network Japan Co's highest Days Payable was 5.18. The lowest was 3.08. And the median was 3.85.

TSE:4668's Days Payable is ranked worse than
88.1% of 210 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 35.42 vs TSE:4668: 4.39

Meiko Network Japan Co's Days Payable declined from Feb. 2025 (4.38) to Feb. 2026 (4.26). It may suggest that Meiko Network Japan Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Meiko Network Japan Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiko Network Japan Co'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.

Meiko Network Japan Co Days Payable Chart

Meiko Network Japan Co 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 3.12 3.08 3.29 3.49 3.47

Meiko Network Japan Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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TSE:4668 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Meiko Network Japan 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.


Meiko Network Japan Co Days Payable vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Meiko Network Japan Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Meiko Network Japan Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Meiko Network Japan 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.

Meiko Network Japan Co'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
=( (174 + 179) / 2 ) / 18540*365
=176.5 / 18540*365
=3.47

Meiko Network Japan Co'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
=( (179 + 260) / 2 ) / 9412*365 / 2
=219.5 / 9412*365 / 2
=4.26

* 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 4.26 mean?
Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) has a Days Payable of 4.26 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 Meiko Network Japan Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 3.85. Over the past decade, Meiko Network Japan Co's Days Payable has ranged from 3.08 to 5.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #185 out of 210 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Meiko Network Japan Co's Days Payable too high?
Meiko Network Japan Co's current Days Payable of 4.26 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.08 to a high of 5.18. The Education industry median Days Payable is 35.42. Meiko Network Japan Co's value of 4.26 is 88% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #185 out of 210 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meiko Network Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiko Network Japan Co's Days Payable compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Meiko Network Japan Co ranks #185 out of 210 companies for Days Payable. This places Meiko Network Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 35.42. Meiko Network Japan Co's value of 4.26 is 88% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiko Network Japan Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 3.08 to 5.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.85 vs. the industry median of 35.42, Meiko Network Japan Co 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 Education company?
The median Days Payable among Education companies is 35.42, based on 210 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. Meiko Network Japan Co's current Days Payable of 4.26 is 88% 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 Meiko Network Japan Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Days Payable is 35.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiko Network Japan Co's current Days Payable is 4.26, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 3.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiko Network Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円828.79, compared to a current price of 円697.00 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 4.26, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.85 and 88% below the Education industry median of 35.42. Meiko Network Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668), the current Days Payable is 4.26 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 Meiko Network Japan Co (TSE:4668) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Network Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円697.00 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円828.79. GuruFocus considers Meiko Network Japan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4668:

  • Days Payable: 4.26 (11% above median its 10-year median of 3.85)
  • GF Value™: 円828.79 vs. price of 円697.00 (15.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88% below the Education median (#185 of 210)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4668 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meiko Network Japan Co Business Description

Address 7-20-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, 29th Floor/30th Floor, Sumitomo Fudosan Nishi-Shinjuku Building, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0023
Meiko Network Japan Co Ltd provides educational services. The company's business is divided into Meiko Gijuku Business Activities which operates schools for children of all ages from elementary school to university entrance examination. Medical Cram School Business Activities include a school for medicine-related university entrance examination, and Other Business Activities comprises of Soccer schools for preschool children elementary and junior high school students, individual tutoring cram schools, extended-hours cram schools, and others.
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