Shochiku CoTSE:9601 -0.09%75 Days Payable is 50.96 as of Feb. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 53.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:9601 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円12,706.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 912 Media - Diversified companies, Shochiku Co ranks worse than 63.82% on this metric.
Shochiku Co's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円7,883 Mil. Shochiku Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円14,114 Mil.
Hence, Shochiku Co's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 50.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shochiku Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9601'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.02 Med: 53.43 Max: 68.77
Current: 53.45
During the past 13 years, Shochiku Co's highest Days Payable was 68.77. The lowest was 47.02. And the median was 53.43.
TSE:9601's Days Payable is ranked worse than 63.82% of 912
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 84.02
vs TSE:9601: 53.45
Shochiku Co's Days Payable
increased
from Feb. 2025 (44.25) to Feb. 2026 (50.96).
It may suggest that Shochiku Codelayed paying its suppliers.
Shochiku Co Days Payable Related Terms
Shochiku Co Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shochiku 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.
TSE:9601 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Days Payable Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shochiku Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shochiku Co'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.
Shochiku Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 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.
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) has a Days Payable of 50.96 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 Shochiku Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.43. Over the past decade, Shochiku Co's Days Payable has ranged from 47.02 to 68.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #582 out of 912 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Shochiku Co's Days Payable too high?
Shochiku Co's current Days Payable of 50.96 is near median its 10-year median of 53.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.02 to a high of 68.77. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 84.02. Shochiku Co's value of 50.96 is 39.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #582 out of 912 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shochiku Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shochiku Co's Days Payable compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #582 out of 912 companies for Days Payable. This places Shochiku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 84.02. Shochiku Co's value of 50.96 is 39.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Shochiku Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 47.02 to 68.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.43 vs. the industry median of 84.02, Shochiku 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 84.02, 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. Shochiku Co's current Days Payable of 50.96 is 39.3% 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 Shochiku Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 84.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shochiku Co's current Days Payable is 50.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shochiku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,706.32, compared to a current price of 円10,640.00 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 50.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.43 and 39.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 84.02. Shochiku Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601), the current Days Payable is 50.96 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円10,640.00 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,706.32.
GuruFocus considers Shochiku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9601:
Days Payable: 50.96 (near median its 10-year median of 53.43)
GF Value™: 円12,706.32 vs. price of 円10,640.00 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#582 of 912)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shochiku Co Ltd is a diversified media company that mainly operates in the film and production industry. The company has three business segments, which include Video-related business, theater business, and real estate business. The Video-related business includes the production, sale, distribution, and exhibition of theatrical films, the production and sale of television films, and BS/CS broadcasting. The theatre segment includes planning, production, and staging of theatrical performances, as well as the placement of actors and talents, and dance. The real estate business segment owns and leases development properties. The other business largely focuses on merchandise sales. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
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