Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (BOM:500245) Days Payable: 103.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Above Median

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BOM:500245 Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd BOM:500245
83 GF Score
Price ₹469.75
GF Value ₹593.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Days Payable?

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries BOM:500245 +1.11% 83 Days Payable is 103.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 77.34. GuruFocus rates BOM:500245 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹593.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,994 Industrial Products companies, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries ranks better than 61.16% on this metric.

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹11,799 Mil. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹10,368 Mil. Hence, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 103.85.

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

BOM:500245' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.34   Med: 77.34   Max: 102.75
Current: 101.45

During the past 13 years, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's highest Days Payable was 102.75. The lowest was 55.34. And the median was 77.34.

BOM:500245's Days Payable is ranked better than
61.16% of 2994 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 78.045 vs BOM:500245: 101.45

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (94.85) to Mar. 2026 (103.85). It may suggest that Kirloskar Ferrous Industries delayed paying its suppliers.


Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kirloskar Ferrous Industries'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.

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Days Payable Chart

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Kirloskar Ferrous Industries 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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BOM:500245 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Days Payable Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries'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.


Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's Days Payable falls into.


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Kirloskar Ferrous Industries 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.

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries'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
=( (10702.9 + 11799.4) / 2 ) / 53331.6*365
=11251.15 / 53331.6*365
=77.00

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries'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 + 11799.4) / 1 ) / 10368.1*365 / 4
=11799.4 / 10368.1*365 / 4
=103.85

* 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 103.85 mean?
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (BOM:500245) has a Days Payable of 103.85 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 Kirloskar Ferrous Industries and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 77.34. Over the past decade, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' Days Payable has ranged from 55.34 to 102.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries ranks #1163 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' Days Payable too high?
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' current Days Payable of 103.85 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 77.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.34 to a high of 102.75. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 78.05. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' value of 103.85 is 33.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries ranks #1163 out of 2994 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' Days Payable compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries ranks #1163 out of 2994 companies for Days Payable. This puts Kirloskar Ferrous Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 78.05. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' value of 103.85 is 33.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' own Days Payable has ranged from 55.34 to 102.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.34 vs. the industry median of 78.05, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 78.05, based on 2,994 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. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's current Days Payable of 103.85 is 33.1% 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 Kirloskar Ferrous Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 78.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's current Days Payable is 103.85, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 77.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirloskar Ferrous Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (BOM:500245) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹593.77, compared to a current price of ₹469.75 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 103.85, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 77.34 and 33.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 78.05. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (BOM:500245), the current Days Payable is 103.85 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 Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (BOM:500245) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹469.75 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹593.77. GuruFocus considers Kirloskar Ferrous Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500245:

  • Days Payable: 103.85 (34% above median its 10-year median of 77.34)
  • GF Value™: ₹593.77 vs. price of ₹469.75 (20.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1163 of 2994)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500245 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges KIRLFER:India
Address Karve Road, One Avante, Level 5, Kothrud, Pune, MH, IND, 411038
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd is an India-based company that is engaged in manufacturing pig iron and gray iron castings. The company's pig iron and casting products are used in various industries, such as automotive engineering, infrastructure and construction, agriculture, manufacturing, textile mills, and steel industries. Its segments include Casting, Tube, and Steel of which key revenue is derived from the Casting segment.
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