Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Other Current Payables: €796 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:UMGA Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA
75 GF Score
Price €18.22
GF Value €27.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Universal Music Group NV Other Current Payables?

Universal Music Group NV CHIX:UMGA -0.05% 75 Other Current Payables is €796 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Universal Music Group NV's Other Current Payables for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €796 Mil.

Universal Music Group NV's quarterly Other Current Payables declined from Dec. 2024 (€1,063 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€0 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (€0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€796 Mil).

Universal Music Group NV's annual Other Current Payables increased from Dec. 2023 (€852 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€1,063 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (€1,063 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€796 Mil).

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Other Current Payables is the payables owed and expected to be paid within one year or one operating cycle that not otherwise classified. It includes dividends payable and all other current payables.

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What does a Other Current Payables of €796 Mil mean?
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Other Current Payables of €796 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Other Current Payables is the payables owed and expected to be paid within one year that not otherwise classified. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Other Current Payables too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Other Current Payables is €796 Mil. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's Other Current Payables compare to NFLX and DIS?
Universal Music Group NV's Other Current Payables of €796 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Current Payables for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Other Current Payables depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Other Current Payables should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Other Current Payables mean?
A high Other Current Payables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other Current Payables is the payables owed and expected to be paid within one year that not otherwise classified. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. Universal Music Group NV's current Other Current Payables is €796 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.77, compared to a current price of €18.22 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Current Payables is €796 Mil. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Current Payables calculated?
Other Current Payables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Other Current Payables is €796 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.22 is trading 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.77. GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:

  • Other Current Payables: €796 Mil
  • GF Value™: €27.77 vs. price of €18.22 (34.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Universal Music Group NV Business Description

Address s-Gravelandseweg 80, Hilversum, NH, NLD, 1217 EW
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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