Arvind (BOM:500101) Days Payable: 143.69 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BOM:500101 Arvind Ltd BOM:500101
74 GF Score
Price ₹535.80
GF Value ₹401.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Arvind Days Payable?

Arvind BOM:500101 -0.93% 74 Days Payable is 143.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 139.06. GuruFocus rates BOM:500101 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹401.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Arvind ranks better than 86.02% on this metric.

Arvind's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹19,728 Mil. Arvind's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹12,529 Mil. Hence, Arvind's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 143.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arvind's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:500101' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 100.53   Med: 139.06   Max: 178.33
Current: 146.2

During the past 13 years, Arvind's highest Days Payable was 178.33. The lowest was 100.53. And the median was 139.06.

BOM:500101's Days Payable is ranked better than
86.02% of 1016 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 54.18 vs BOM:500101: 146.20

Arvind's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (142.76) to Mar. 2026 (143.69). It may suggest that Arvind delayed paying its suppliers.


Arvind Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arvind'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.

Arvind Days Payable Chart

Arvind Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Arvind Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Arvind Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Arvind'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.


Arvind Days Payable vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arvind's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arvind's Days Payable falls into.


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Arvind 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.

Arvind's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (16552 + 19728.2) / 2 ) / 44945.4*365
=18140.1 / 44945.4*365
=147.32

Arvind'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
=( (0 + 19728.2) / 1 ) / 12528.7*365 / 4
=19728.2 / 12528.7*365 / 4
=143.69

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 143.69 mean?
Arvind (BOM:500101) has a Days Payable of 143.69 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 Arvind and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 139.06. Over the past decade, Arvind's Days Payable has ranged from 100.53 to 178.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Arvind ranks #142 out of 1016 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Arvind's Days Payable too high?
Arvind's current Days Payable of 143.69 is near median its 10-year median of 139.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 100.53 to a high of 178.33. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Payable is 54.18. Arvind's value of 143.69 is 165.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arvind ranks #142 out of 1016 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arvind has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arvind's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Arvind ranks #142 out of 1016 companies for Days Payable. This places Arvind in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 54.18. Arvind's value of 143.69 is 165.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Arvind's own Days Payable has ranged from 100.53 to 178.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 139.06 vs. the industry median of 54.18, Arvind 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Payable among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 54.18, based on 1,016 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. Arvind's current Days Payable of 143.69 is 165.2% 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 Arvind and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Payable is 54.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arvind's current Days Payable is 143.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 139.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arvind stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arvind (BOM:500101) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹401.27, compared to a current price of ₹535.80 — trading 33.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 143.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 139.06 and 165.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 54.18. Arvind's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Arvind (BOM:500101), the current Days Payable is 143.69 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 Arvind (BOM:500101) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arvind stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹535.80 is trading 33.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹401.27. GuruFocus considers Arvind to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500101:

  • Days Payable: 143.69 (near median its 10-year median of 139.06)
  • GF Value™: ₹401.27 vs. price of ₹535.80 (33.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 165.2% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#142 of 1016)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500101 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arvind Business Description

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Address Naroda Road, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380025
Arvind Ltd is a textile company. It is engaged in manufacturing Denim, Cotton shirting, knits, and bottom weights (Khakis) fabrics, and Jeans and shirt garments. Its business segments are Textile, advanced material division, and others. The key contributor to the company's revenue is the Textiles business, which offers fabrics, garments, and fabric retail. The advanced material division segment offers human protection fabric and garments, industrial products, composites, and automotive fabrics. The company sells its products in India and the rest of the world.
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