Vishnu Chemicals (BOM:516072) Days Payable: 122.67 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BOM:516072 Vishnu Chemicals Ltd BOM:516072
77 GF Score
Price ₹617.00
GF Value ₹525.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Vishnu Chemicals Days Payable?

Vishnu Chemicals BOM:516072 -1.40% 77 Days Payable is 122.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 112.19. GuruFocus rates BOM:516072 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹525.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Chemicals companies, Vishnu Chemicals ranks better than 82.11% on this metric.

Vishnu Chemicals's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,652 Mil. Vishnu Chemicals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,717 Mil. Hence, Vishnu Chemicals's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 122.67.

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

BOM:516072' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.05   Med: 112.19   Max: 198.51
Current: 119.91

During the past 13 years, Vishnu Chemicals's highest Days Payable was 198.51. The lowest was 71.05. And the median was 112.19.

BOM:516072's Days Payable is ranked better than
82.11% of 1554 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.875 vs BOM:516072: 119.91

Vishnu Chemicals's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (107.33) to Mar. 2026 (122.67). It may suggest that Vishnu Chemicals delayed paying its suppliers.


Vishnu Chemicals Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vishnu Chemicals'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.

Vishnu Chemicals Days Payable Chart

Vishnu Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Vishnu Chemicals 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:516072 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Vishnu Chemicals'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.


Vishnu Chemicals Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Vishnu Chemicals's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vishnu Chemicals's Days Payable falls into.


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Vishnu Chemicals 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.

Vishnu Chemicals'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
=( (2866.463 + 3652.398) / 2 ) / 9963.866*365
=3259.4305 / 9963.866*365
=119.40

Vishnu Chemicals'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 + 3652.398) / 1 ) / 2716.926*365 / 4
=3652.398 / 2716.926*365 / 4
=122.67

* 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 122.67 mean?
Vishnu Chemicals (BOM:516072) has a Days Payable of 122.67 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 Vishnu Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 112.19. Over the past decade, Vishnu Chemicals' Days Payable has ranged from 71.05 to 198.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Vishnu Chemicals ranks #278 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Vishnu Chemicals' Days Payable too high?
Vishnu Chemicals' current Days Payable of 122.67 is near median its 10-year median of 112.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.05 to a high of 198.51. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.88. Vishnu Chemicals' value of 122.67 is 104.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vishnu Chemicals ranks #278 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vishnu Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vishnu Chemicals' Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Vishnu Chemicals ranks #278 out of 1554 companies for Days Payable. This places Vishnu Chemicals in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 59.88. Vishnu Chemicals' value of 122.67 is 104.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Vishnu Chemicals' own Days Payable has ranged from 71.05 to 198.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 112.19 vs. the industry median of 59.88, Vishnu Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.88, based on 1,554 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. Vishnu Chemicals's current Days Payable of 122.67 is 104.9% 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 Vishnu Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vishnu Chemicals's current Days Payable is 122.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 112.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vishnu Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishnu Chemicals (BOM:516072) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹525.67, compared to a current price of ₹617.00 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 122.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 112.19 and 104.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.88. Vishnu Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Vishnu Chemicals (BOM:516072), the current Days Payable is 122.67 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 Vishnu Chemicals (BOM:516072) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vishnu Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹617.00 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹525.67. GuruFocus considers Vishnu Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:516072:

  • Days Payable: 122.67 (near median its 10-year median of 112.19)
  • GF Value™: ₹525.67 vs. price of ₹617.00 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104.9% above the Chemicals median (#278 of 1554)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:516072 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vishnu Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges VISHNU:India
Address Road Number 8, Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Plot Number C-23, Hyderabad, TG, IND, 500 096
Vishnu Chemicals Ltd produces a variety of Barium and Chromium chemicals including Basic Chromium Sulphate, Sodium Dichromate, Potassium Dichromate, Chromic Acid, and Chrome Oxide Green. The company is involved in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and the export of chromium chemicals and other specialty chemicals. The company's products find application in pharmaceuticals, electroplating, ceramics and tiles, wood preservatives, pigments and dyes, refractories, and detergents. The firm's geographical segments include Domestic and Overseas. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic market.
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