Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) Days Payable: 216.01 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Above Median

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BOM:500459 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd BOM:500459
76 GF Score
Price ₹8,714.90
GF Value ₹16,038.62
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Days Payable?

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care BOM:500459 -0.82% 76 Days Payable is 216.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 156.76. GuruFocus rates BOM:500459 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16,038.62 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,891 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care ranks better than 94.45% on this metric.

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,447 Mil. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,568 Mil. Hence, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 216.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:500459' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 121.93   Med: 156.76   Max: 209.68
Current: 209.68

During the past 13 years, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's highest Days Payable was 209.68. The lowest was 121.93. And the median was 156.76.

BOM:500459's Days Payable is ranked better than
94.45% of 1891 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.15 vs BOM:500459: 209.68

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (215.60) to Mar. 2026 (216.01). It may suggest that Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care delayed paying its suppliers.


Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Days Payable Related Terms


Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care'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.

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Days Payable Chart

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Mar26
Days Payable
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Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care 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:500459 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Days Payable Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care'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.


Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Days Payable falls into.


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Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care 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.

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care'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: Jun. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (8516.5 + 8446.6) / 2 ) / 15651.5*365
=8481.55 / 15651.5*365
=197.79

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care'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 + 8446.6) / 1 ) / 3568.1*365 / 4
=8446.6 / 3568.1*365 / 4
=216.01

* 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 216.01 mean?
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) has a Days Payable of 216.01 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 156.76. Over the past decade, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Days Payable has ranged from 121.93 to 209.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care ranks #105 out of 1891 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Days Payable too high?
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's current Days Payable of 216.01 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 156.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 121.93 to a high of 209.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's value of 216.01 is 389.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care ranks #105 out of 1891 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's Days Payable compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care ranks #105 out of 1891 companies for Days Payable. This places Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's value of 216.01 is 389.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's own Days Payable has ranged from 121.93 to 209.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 156.76 vs. the industry median of 44.15, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.15, based on 1,891 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. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's current Days Payable of 216.01 is 389.3% 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's current Days Payable is 216.01, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 156.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16,038.62, compared to a current price of ₹8,714.90 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 216.01, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 156.76 and 389.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459), the current Days Payable is 216.01 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 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care (BOM:500459) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹8,714.90 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16,038.62. GuruFocus considers Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500459:

  • Days Payable: 216.01 (38% above median its 10-year median of 156.76)
  • GF Value™: ₹16,038.62 vs. price of ₹8,714.90 (45.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 389.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#105 of 1891)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500459 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Business Description

Other Exchanges PGHH:India
Address Cardinal Gracias Road, P&G Plaza, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400099
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacturing and selling of feminine hygiene care and healthcare products. The portfolio includes brands like Ambi Pur, Head & Shoulders, Olay, Oral-B, Pampers, Pantene, Tide Ariel, Duracell, Gillette, Vicks, and Wella. The business is divided into a feminine hygiene business and a healthcare business. The feminine hygiene business offers sanitary napkins and feminine sanitary hygiene products; its popular brand is Whisper. The healthcare business offers creams, cough drops, and other health products. The company distributes its products through various channels: from retail locations such as mass merchandizers and grocery stores, to drug stores and department stores.
76GF Score

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