Colgate-Palmolive (India)BOM:500830 -0.49%97 Days Payable is 263.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 136.46. GuruFocus rates BOM:500830 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,466.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,888 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Colgate-Palmolive (India) ranks better than 95.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500830'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 123.05 Med: 136.46 Max: 229.51
Current: 229.51
During the past 13 years, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s highest Days Payable was 229.51. The lowest was 123.05. And the median was 136.46.
BOM:500830's Days Payable is ranked better than 95.34% of 1888
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.145
vs BOM:500830: 229.51
* 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:500830 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Days Payable Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Colgate-Palmolive (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.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s Days Payable falls into.
Colgate-Palmolive (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.
Colgate-Palmolive (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.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) (BOM:500830) has a Days Payable of 263.00 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 Colgate-Palmolive (India) and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 136.46. Over the past decade, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s Days Payable has ranged from 123.05 to 229.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive (India) ranks #88 out of 1888 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s Days Payable too high?
Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s current Days Payable of 263.00 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 136.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 123.05 to a high of 229.51. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s value of 263.00 is 495.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive (India) ranks #88 out of 1888 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colgate-Palmolive (India) has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s Days Payable compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Colgate-Palmolive (India) ranks #88 out of 1888 companies for Days Payable. This places Colgate-Palmolive (India) in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s value of 263.00 is 495.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s own Days Payable has ranged from 123.05 to 229.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 136.46 vs. the industry median of 44.15, Colgate-Palmolive (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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.15, based on 1,888 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. Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s current Days Payable of 263.00 is 495.8% 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 Colgate-Palmolive (India) 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. Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s current Days Payable is 263.00, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 136.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colgate-Palmolive (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive (India) (BOM:500830) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,466.83, compared to a current price of ₹2,051.90 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 263.00, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 136.46 and 495.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Colgate-Palmolive (India) (BOM:500830), the current Days Payable is 263.00 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 Colgate-Palmolive (India) (BOM:500830) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colgate-Palmolive (India) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,051.90 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,466.83.
GuruFocus considers Colgate-Palmolive (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500830:
Days Payable: 263.00 (93% above median its 10-year median of 136.46)
GF Value™: ₹2,466.83 vs. price of ₹2,051.90 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 495.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#88 of 1888)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500830 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd is a personal care and oral care company. The company operates under a single reportable segment, Personal Care (including Oral Care), which includes soaps, cosmetics, toilet preparations, and other products. The company manufactures oral-care products, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, whitening products, and mouthwash solutions. Personal care products include body wash, hand soaps, skincare, and hair care. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue within India and the rest from overseas markets.
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