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Japan CommunicationsTSE:9424 +0.84%59 Days Payable is 38.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 46.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:9424 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円240.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Telecommunication Services companies, Japan Communications ranks worse than 86.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Communications's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9424'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.43 Med: 46.3 Max: 89.74
Current: 31.77
During the past 13 years, Japan Communications's highest Days Payable was 89.74. The lowest was 26.43. And the median was 46.30.
TSE:9424's Days Payable is ranked worse than 86.96% of 345
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 105.48
vs TSE:9424: 31.77
The historical data trend for Japan Communications'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, Japan Communications'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.
Japan Communications Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Japan Communications's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Communications'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.
Japan Communications's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Japan Communications (TSE:9424) has a Days Payable of 38.59 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 Japan Communications and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 46.30. Over the past decade, Japan Communications' Days Payable has ranged from 26.43 to 89.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #300 out of 345 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Japan Communications' Days Payable too high?
Japan Communications' current Days Payable of 38.59 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 46.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.43 to a high of 89.74. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 105.48. Japan Communications' value of 38.59 is 63.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #300 out of 345 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Communications has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Communications' Days Payable compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #300 out of 345 companies for Days Payable. This places Japan Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 105.48. Japan Communications' value of 38.59 is 63.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Communications' own Days Payable has ranged from 26.43 to 89.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.30 vs. the industry median of 105.48, Japan Communications 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Payable among Telecommunication Services companies is 105.48, based on 345 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. Japan Communications's current Days Payable of 38.59 is 63.4% 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 Japan Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 105.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Communications's current Days Payable is 38.59, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 46.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications (TSE:9424) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円240.08, compared to a current price of 円120.00 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 38.59, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 46.30 and 63.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 105.48. Japan Communications' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Japan Communications (TSE:9424), the current Days Payable is 38.59 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 Japan Communications (TSE:9424) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円120.00 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円240.08.
GuruFocus considers Japan Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9424:
Days Payable: 38.59 (17% below median its 10-year median of 46.30)
GF Value™: 円240.08 vs. price of 円120.00 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#300 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9424 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Communications Inc is a mobile virtual network operator. It creates the next generation internet to assist industrial structure through mobile technology. The company provides mobile platforms to handset manufacturers, IP-PBX makers, system integrators, and others.
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