Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) Days Payable: 28.00 (As of Mar. 2026) — 61% Above Median

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ZAG:ERNT Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ZAG:ERNT
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Price €205.00
GF Value €183.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD Days Payable?

Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ZAG:ERNT +0.49% 76 Days Payable is 28.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 17.43. GuruFocus rates ZAG:ERNT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €183.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks worse than 80.59% on this metric.

Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.5 Mil. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €50.6 Mil. Hence, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

ZAG:ERNT' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.64   Med: 17.43   Max: 45.29
Current: 45.29

During the past 13 years, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's highest Days Payable was 45.29. The lowest was 8.64. And the median was 17.43.

ZAG:ERNT's Days Payable is ranked worse than
80.59% of 340 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 105.715 vs ZAG:ERNT: 45.29

Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (48.25) to Mar. 2026 (28.00). It may suggest that Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD accelerated paying its suppliers.


Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD'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.

Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD Days Payable Chart

Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.49 18.57 18.42 22.30 16.84

Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 48.25 65.86 65.73 23.06 28.00

ZAG:ERNT vs VZ, TMUS, T: Days Payable Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD'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.


Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD Days Payable vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Days Payable falls into.


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Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD 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.

Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (14.98 + 4.428) / 2 ) / 210.313*365
=9.704 / 210.313*365
=16.84

Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (4.428 + 26.632) / 2 ) / 50.61*365 / 4
=15.53 / 50.61*365 / 4
=28.00

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 28.00 mean?
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) has a Days Payable of 28.00 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 Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 17.43. Over the past decade, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Days Payable has ranged from 8.64 to 45.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks #274 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 80.6%.
Is Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Days Payable too high?
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's current Days Payable of 28.00 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 17.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.64 to a high of 45.29. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Payable is 105.72. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's value of 28.00 is 73.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks #274 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's Days Payable compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks #274 out of 340 companies for Days Payable. This places Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 105.72. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's value of 28.00 is 73.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's own Days Payable has ranged from 8.64 to 45.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.43 vs. the industry median of 105.72, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD 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 105.72, based on 340 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. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's current Days Payable of 28.00 is 73.5% 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 Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Payable is 105.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's current Days Payable is 28.00, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 17.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €183.57, compared to a current price of €205.00 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 28.00, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 17.43 and 73.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 105.72. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT), the current Days Payable is 28.00 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 Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €205.00 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €183.57. GuruFocus considers Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ZAG:ERNT:

  • Days Payable: 28.00 (61% above median its 10-year median of 17.43)
  • GF Value™: €183.57 vs. price of €205.00 (11.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#274 of 340)

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Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD Business Description

Address Krapinska 45, PO Box 93, Zagreb, HRV, 10002
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD is a provider of communication products and services and ICT solutions related to healthcare, national and public safety, state administration, transport, utilities, and multimedia communication. The company's principal activities include research and development of telecommunications software and services, design, testing, and integration of total communications solutions, managed services, supply, and maintenance of communications solutions and ICT solutions, towards customers within the Ericsson Group, customers in the Republic of Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and several customers in Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates in four segments Networks, Digital Services, Managed Services, and Others. It earns maximum revenue from Networks segment.
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