Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (BOM:506808) Days Payable: 206.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 73% Below Median

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BOM:506808 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd BOM:506808
60 GF Score
Price ₹58.53
GF Value ₹75.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Payable?

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers BOM:506808 -1.98% 60 Days Payable is 206.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 763.52. GuruFocus rates BOM:506808 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹75.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks better than 94.69% on this metric.

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹675 Mil. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹299 Mil. Hence, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 206.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:506808' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 217.62   Med: 763.52   Max: 1900.11
Current: 240.06

During the past 13 years, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's highest Days Payable was 1900.11. The lowest was 217.62. And the median was 763.52.

BOM:506808's Days Payable is ranked better than
94.69% of 245 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 72.56 vs BOM:506808: 240.06

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (226.99) to Mar. 2026 (206.08). It may suggest that Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers accelerated paying its suppliers.


Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Payable Related Terms


Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Payable Chart

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 785.82 221.32 405.99 245.47 217.62

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 226.99 320.29 317.66 208.78 206.08

BOM:506808 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.


Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Payable vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Payable falls into.


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Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers 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.

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers'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
=( (665.388 + 674.862) / 2 ) / 1123.955*365
=670.125 / 1123.955*365
=217.62

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers'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 + 674.862) / 1 ) / 298.817*365 / 4
=674.862 / 298.817*365 / 4
=206.08

* 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 206.08 mean?
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (BOM:506808) has a Days Payable of 206.08 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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 763.52. Over the past decade, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' Days Payable has ranged from 217.62 to 1,900.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #13 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' Days Payable too high?
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' current Days Payable of 206.08 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 763.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 217.62 to a high of 1,900.11. The Agriculture industry median Days Payable is 72.56. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 206.08 is 184% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #13 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' Days Payable compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #13 out of 245 companies for Days Payable. This places Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 72.56. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 206.08 is 184% above this benchmark. Historically, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' own Days Payable has ranged from 217.62 to 1,900.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 763.52 vs. the industry median of 72.56, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers 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 Agriculture company?
The median Days Payable among Agriculture companies is 72.56, based on 245 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. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Days Payable of 206.08 is 184% 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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Payable is 72.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Days Payable is 206.08, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 763.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (BOM:506808) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹75.43, compared to a current price of ₹58.53 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 206.08, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 763.52 and 184% above the Agriculture industry median of 72.56. Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (BOM:506808), the current Days Payable is 206.08 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 Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers (BOM:506808) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹58.53 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹75.43. GuruFocus considers Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:506808:

  • Days Payable: 206.08 (73% below median its 10-year median of 763.52)
  • GF Value™: ₹75.43 vs. price of ₹58.53 (22.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 184% above the Agriculture median (#13 of 245)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506808 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Business Description

Address 88, Mount Road, SPIC House, Guindy, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 032
Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling Light Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride Fertilizer and has its manufacturing facility at Tuticorin. Its product portfolio includes soda ash, ammonium chloride fertilizer, ammonium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate. The company has one business segment, namely the manufacture of Soda Ash and Ammonium Chloride (Dual Products).
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