Godfrey Phillips India (BOM:500163) Days Payable: 55.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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BOM:500163 Godfrey Phillips India Ltd BOM:500163
84 GF Score
Price ₹2,127.10
GF Value ₹2,391.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Godfrey Phillips India Days Payable?

Godfrey Phillips India BOM:500163 +3.90% 84 Days Payable is 55.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 63.09. GuruFocus rates BOM:500163 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,391.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, Godfrey Phillips India ranks worse than 51.06% on this metric.

Godfrey Phillips India's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,323 Mil. Godfrey Phillips India's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,796 Mil. Hence, Godfrey Phillips India's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.22.

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

BOM:500163' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.9   Med: 63.09   Max: 77.62
Current: 54

During the past 13 years, Godfrey Phillips India's highest Days Payable was 77.62. The lowest was 39.90. And the median was 63.09.

BOM:500163's Days Payable is ranked worse than
51.06% of 47 companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 54 vs BOM:500163: 54.00

Godfrey Phillips India's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (48.76) to Mar. 2026 (55.22). It may suggest that Godfrey Phillips India delayed paying its suppliers.


Godfrey Phillips India Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Godfrey Phillips India'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.

Godfrey Phillips India Days Payable Chart

Godfrey Phillips India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 71.48 62.69 63.49 50.24 53.16

Godfrey Phillips India 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 48.76 53.11 71.51 44.23 55.22

BOM:500163 vs PM, MO, TPB: Days Payable Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Godfrey Phillips India'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.


Godfrey Phillips India Days Payable vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Godfrey Phillips India's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Godfrey Phillips India's Days Payable falls into.


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Godfrey Phillips India 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.

Godfrey Phillips India'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
=( (4996.187 + 5323.1) / 2 ) / 35425.3*365
=5159.6435 / 35425.3*365
=53.16

Godfrey Phillips India'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 + 5323.1) / 1 ) / 8796.1*365 / 4
=5323.1 / 8796.1*365 / 4
=55.22

* 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 55.22 mean?
Godfrey Phillips India (BOM:500163) has a Days Payable of 55.22 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 Godfrey Phillips India and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 63.09. Over the past decade, Godfrey Phillips India's Days Payable has ranged from 39.90 to 77.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Godfrey Phillips India ranks #24 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Godfrey Phillips India's Days Payable too high?
Godfrey Phillips India's current Days Payable of 55.22 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 63.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.90 to a high of 77.62. The Tobacco Products industry median Days Payable is 54.00. Godfrey Phillips India's value of 55.22 is 2.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Godfrey Phillips India ranks #24 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Godfrey Phillips India has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Godfrey Phillips India's Days Payable compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Godfrey Phillips India ranks #24 out of 47 companies for Days Payable. This places Godfrey Phillips India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 54.00. Godfrey Phillips India's value of 55.22 is 2.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Godfrey Phillips India's own Days Payable has ranged from 39.90 to 77.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.09 vs. the industry median of 54.00, Godfrey Phillips India 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Days Payable among Tobacco Products companies is 54.00, based on 47 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. Godfrey Phillips India's current Days Payable of 55.22 is 2.3% 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 Godfrey Phillips India and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Days Payable is 54.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Godfrey Phillips India's current Days Payable is 55.22, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 63.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Godfrey Phillips India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Godfrey Phillips India (BOM:500163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,391.19, compared to a current price of ₹2,127.10 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 55.22, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 63.09 and 2.3% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 54.00. Godfrey Phillips India's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Godfrey Phillips India (BOM:500163), the current Days Payable is 55.22 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 Godfrey Phillips India (BOM:500163) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Godfrey Phillips India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹2,127.10 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,391.19. GuruFocus considers Godfrey Phillips India to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500163:

  • Days Payable: 55.22 (12% below median its 10-year median of 63.09)
  • GF Value™: ₹2,391.19 vs. price of ₹2,127.10 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.3% above the Tobacco Products median (#24 of 47)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Godfrey Phillips India Business Description

Other Exchanges GODFRYPHLP:India
Address Omaxe Square, Plot No.14, Jasola District Centre, Jasola, New Delhi, IND, 110025
Godfrey Phillips India Ltd is a cigarette manufacturer that sells its products globally under brand names including Four Square, Red & White, Cavanders, Jaisalmer, Stellar, and Marlboro which it has a license to sell in India. Cigarette sales account for the vast majority of the total revenue, although the company also sells tea and other retail products. The company operates through three reportable segments: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Related Products and Related Products; and Others. The majority of the Godfrey Phillips sales are generated in India, but the company exports some of its cigarette brands and cuts tobacco.
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