H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) Days Payable: 227.57 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Above Median

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BOM:502873 H P Cotton Textile Mills Ltd BOM:502873
62 GF Score
Price ₹103.95
GF Value ₹169.24
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is H P Cotton Textile Mills Days Payable?

H P Cotton Textile Mills BOM:502873 62 Days Payable is 227.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 163.75. GuruFocus rates BOM:502873 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹169.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,018 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks better than 89.29% on this metric.

H P Cotton Textile Mills's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹206 Mil. H P Cotton Textile Mills's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹82 Mil. Hence, H P Cotton Textile Mills's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 227.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for H P Cotton Textile Mills's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:502873' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.32   Med: 163.75   Max: 209.06
Current: 169.85

During the past 13 years, H P Cotton Textile Mills's highest Days Payable was 209.06. The lowest was 52.32. And the median was 163.75.

BOM:502873's Days Payable is ranked better than
89.29% of 1018 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 54.265 vs BOM:502873: 169.85

H P Cotton Textile Mills's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (141.83) to Mar. 2026 (227.57). It may suggest that H P Cotton Textile Mills delayed paying its suppliers.


H P Cotton Textile Mills Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H P Cotton Textile Mills'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.

H P Cotton Textile Mills Days Payable Chart

H P Cotton Textile Mills Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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H P Cotton Textile Mills 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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H P Cotton Textile Mills Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, H P Cotton Textile Mills'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.


H P Cotton Textile Mills Days Payable vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H P Cotton Textile Mills's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H P Cotton Textile Mills's Days Payable falls into.


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H P Cotton Textile Mills 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.

H P Cotton Textile Mills'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
=( (243.719 + 205.5) / 2 ) / 505.2*365
=224.6095 / 505.2*365
=162.28

H P Cotton Textile Mills'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 + 205.5) / 1 ) / 82.4*365 / 4
=205.5 / 82.4*365 / 4
=227.57

* 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 227.57 mean?
H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) has a Days Payable of 227.57 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 H P Cotton Textile Mills and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 163.75. Over the past decade, H P Cotton Textile Mills' Days Payable has ranged from 52.32 to 209.06. According to the industry distribution chart, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks #109 out of 1018 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is H P Cotton Textile Mills' Days Payable too high?
H P Cotton Textile Mills' current Days Payable of 227.57 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 163.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.32 to a high of 209.06. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Payable is 54.27. H P Cotton Textile Mills' value of 227.57 is 319.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks #109 out of 1018 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, H P Cotton Textile Mills has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H P Cotton Textile Mills' Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, H P Cotton Textile Mills ranks #109 out of 1018 companies for Days Payable. This places H P Cotton Textile Mills in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 54.27. H P Cotton Textile Mills' value of 227.57 is 319.4% above this benchmark. Historically, H P Cotton Textile Mills' own Days Payable has ranged from 52.32 to 209.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 163.75 vs. the industry median of 54.27, H P Cotton Textile Mills 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Payable among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 54.27, based on 1,018 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. H P Cotton Textile Mills's current Days Payable of 227.57 is 319.4% 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 H P Cotton Textile Mills and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Payable is 54.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H P Cotton Textile Mills's current Days Payable is 227.57, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 163.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H P Cotton Textile Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹169.24, compared to a current price of ₹103.95 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 227.57, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 163.75 and 319.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 54.27. H P Cotton Textile Mills' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873), the current Days Payable is 227.57 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 H P Cotton Textile Mills (BOM:502873) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H P Cotton Textile Mills stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹103.95 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹169.24. GuruFocus considers H P Cotton Textile Mills to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:502873:

  • Days Payable: 227.57 (39% above median its 10-year median of 163.75)
  • GF Value™: ₹169.24 vs. price of ₹103.95 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 319.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#109 of 1018)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:502873 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


H P Cotton Textile Mills Business Description

Address 1 & 2, Old Ishwar Nagar, Mathura Road, F (0), The Mira Corporate Suites, New Delhi, IND, 110065
H P Cotton Textile Mills Ltd manufactures cotton yarns and threads and is an exporter of cotton specialty yarns and cotton sewing threads. The Company operates in only one segment, which is the manufacturing of Threads. It manufactures two types of threads namely sewing threads and hosiery yarn. Its product portfolio includes Crocheta Crochet Threads, Peecock Hand Knitting Yarn, Embroidery Threads, Lace Threads, Patchwork and Quilting, Kite Flying Thread, Cotton Sewing Threads, and Mercerized Cotton RFD Threads. Geographically, the company generates sales both in India and internationally, with a vast majority of its revenue derived from sewing thread products exported to markets outside India.
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