Vodacom GroupVODAF 78 Days Payable is 229.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 268.35. GuruFocus rates VODAF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodacom Group ranks better than 79.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodacom Group's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
VODAF'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 240.73 Med: 268.35 Max: 330.26
Current: 247.63
During the past 13 years, Vodacom Group's highest Days Payable was 330.26. The lowest was 240.73. And the median was 268.35.
VODAF's Days Payable is ranked better than 79.82% of 342
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 106.335
vs VODAF: 247.63
Vodacom Group's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (243.70) to Mar. 2026 (229.66).
It may suggest that Vodacom Groupaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Vodacom Group Days Payable Related Terms
Vodacom Group Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodacom 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, Vodacom 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.
Vodacom Group Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodacom Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodacom 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.
Vodacom Group'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.
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a Days Payable of 229.66 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 Vodacom Group and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 268.35. Over the past decade, Vodacom Group's Days Payable has ranged from 240.73 to 330.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #69 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Vodacom Group's Days Payable too high?
Vodacom Group's current Days Payable of 229.66 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 268.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 240.73 to a high of 330.26. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 106.34. Vodacom Group's value of 229.66 is 116% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #69 out of 342 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vodacom Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's Days Payable compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #69 out of 342 companies for Days Payable. This places Vodacom Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 106.34. Vodacom Group's value of 229.66 is 116% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodacom Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 240.73 to 330.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 268.35 vs. the industry median of 106.34, Vodacom 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 342 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. Vodacom Group's current Days Payable of 229.66 is 116% 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 Vodacom 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. Vodacom Group's current Days Payable is 229.66, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 268.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodacom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group (VODAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.82, compared to a current price of $8.98 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 229.66, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 268.35 and 116% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 106.34. Vodacom Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF), the current Days Payable is 229.66 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.98 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.82.
GuruFocus considers Vodacom Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VODAF:
Days Payable: 229.66 (14% below median its 10-year median of 268.35)
GF Value™: $8.82 vs. price of $8.98 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 116% above the Telecommunication Services median (#69 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VODAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodacom Group Ltd is a telecommunications provider. It is engaged in the provision of a wide range of communications products and services including but not limited to voice, messaging, converged services, broadband, data connectivity, mobile financial services and other value added services. Its segments includes South Africa comprises the information relating to the South African-based cellular network and other business segments. Egypt comprises the information relating to the Egyptian-based cellular network and other business segments. International comprises the segment information relating to the non-South African-based cellular networks in Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It generates majority of revenue from South Africa.
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