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HeidelbergCement IndiaBOM:500292 -0.38%79 Days Payable is 210.94 as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 327.47. GuruFocus rates BOM:500292 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹215.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Building Materials companies, HeidelbergCement India ranks better than 91.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HeidelbergCement India's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500292'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 272.29 Med: 327.47 Max: 426.07
Current: 276.3
During the past 13 years, HeidelbergCement India's highest Days Payable was 426.07. The lowest was 272.29. And the median was 327.47.
BOM:500292's Days Payable is ranked better than 91.21% of 398
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 69.565
vs BOM:500292: 276.30
* 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.
BOM:500292 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Payable Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, HeidelbergCement 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.
HeidelbergCement India Days Payable vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, HeidelbergCement India's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HeidelbergCement India's Days Payable falls into.
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.
HeidelbergCement India's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
HeidelbergCement India (BOM:500292) has a Days Payable of 210.94 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on HeidelbergCement India and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 327.47. Over the past decade, HeidelbergCement India's Days Payable has ranged from 272.29 to 426.07. According to the industry distribution chart, HeidelbergCement India ranks #35 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is HeidelbergCement India's Days Payable too high?
HeidelbergCement India's current Days Payable of 210.94 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 327.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 272.29 to a high of 426.07. The Building Materials industry median Days Payable is 69.57. HeidelbergCement India's value of 210.94 is 203.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HeidelbergCement India ranks #35 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HeidelbergCement India has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HeidelbergCement India's Days Payable compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, HeidelbergCement India ranks #35 out of 398 companies for Days Payable. This places HeidelbergCement India in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 69.57. HeidelbergCement India's value of 210.94 is 203.2% above this benchmark. Historically, HeidelbergCement India's own Days Payable has ranged from 272.29 to 426.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 327.47 vs. the industry median of 69.57, HeidelbergCement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Payable among Building Materials companies is 69.57, based on 398 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. HeidelbergCement India's current Days Payable of 210.94 is 203.2% 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 HeidelbergCement India and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Payable is 69.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HeidelbergCement India's current Days Payable is 210.94, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 327.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HeidelbergCement India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HeidelbergCement India (BOM:500292) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹215.77, compared to a current price of ₹156.45 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 210.94, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 327.47 and 203.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 69.57. HeidelbergCement India's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 HeidelbergCement India (BOM:500292), the current Days Payable is 210.94 as of Jun. 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 HeidelbergCement India (BOM:500292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HeidelbergCement India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹156.45 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹215.77.
GuruFocus considers HeidelbergCement India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500292:
Days Payable: 210.94 (36% below median its 10-year median of 327.47)
GF Value™: ₹215.77 vs. price of ₹156.45 (27.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 203.2% above the Building Materials median (#35 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HeidelbergCement India Ltd operates in the fields of cement, concrete, and other downstream activities. The company is engaged in the manufacturing of cement. Its manufacturing facilities are situated in Ammasandra (Karnataka), Damoh (Madhya Pradesh), and Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh). The company's principal products are Portland Pozzolana Cement and Portland Slag Cement. Maximum revenue is derived from the sale of cement.
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