Virat Crane Industries (BOM:519457) Days Payable: 48.01 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Above Median

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BOM:519457 Virat Crane Industries Ltd BOM:519457
68 GF Score
Price ₹34.21
GF Value ₹66.11
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Virat Crane Industries Days Payable?

Virat Crane Industries BOM:519457 +1.54% 68 Days Payable is 48.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 36.83. GuruFocus rates BOM:519457 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹66.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,894 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Virat Crane Industries ranks worse than 54.07% on this metric.

Virat Crane Industries's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹228 Mil. Virat Crane Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹434 Mil. Hence, Virat Crane Industries's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for Virat Crane Industries's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:519457' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.36   Med: 36.83   Max: 47.01
Current: 40.83

During the past 13 years, Virat Crane Industries's highest Days Payable was 47.01. The lowest was 29.36. And the median was 36.83.

BOM:519457's Days Payable is ranked worse than
54.07% of 1894 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.05 vs BOM:519457: 40.83

Virat Crane Industries's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (29.26) to Mar. 2026 (48.01). It may suggest that Virat Crane Industries delayed paying its suppliers.


Virat Crane Industries Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Virat Crane Industries'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.

Virat Crane Industries Days Payable Chart

Virat Crane Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Virat Crane Industries 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:519457 vs KHC, GIS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Virat Crane Industries'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.


Virat Crane Industries Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Virat Crane Industries's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Virat Crane Industries's Days Payable falls into.


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Virat Crane Industries 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.

Virat Crane Industries'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
=( (111.278 + 228.404) / 2 ) / 1617.357*365
=169.841 / 1617.357*365
=38.33

Virat Crane Industries'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 + 228.404) / 1 ) / 434.082*365 / 4
=228.404 / 434.082*365 / 4
=48.01

* 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 48.01 mean?
Virat Crane Industries (BOM:519457) has a Days Payable of 48.01 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 Virat Crane Industries and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 36.83. Over the past decade, Virat Crane Industries' Days Payable has ranged from 29.36 to 47.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Virat Crane Industries ranks #1024 out of 1894 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Virat Crane Industries' Days Payable too high?
Virat Crane Industries' current Days Payable of 48.01 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 36.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.36 to a high of 47.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.05. Virat Crane Industries' value of 48.01 is 9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virat Crane Industries ranks #1024 out of 1894 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Virat Crane Industries has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virat Crane Industries' Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Virat Crane Industries ranks #1024 out of 1894 companies for Days Payable. This places Virat Crane Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 44.05. Virat Crane Industries' value of 48.01 is 9% above this benchmark. Historically, Virat Crane Industries' own Days Payable has ranged from 29.36 to 47.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.83 vs. the industry median of 44.05, Virat Crane Industries 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 44.05, based on 1,894 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. Virat Crane Industries's current Days Payable of 48.01 is 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 Virat Crane Industries and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virat Crane Industries's current Days Payable is 48.01, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 36.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virat Crane Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virat Crane Industries (BOM:519457) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹66.11, compared to a current price of ₹34.21 — trading 48.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 48.01, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 36.83 and 9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.05. Virat Crane Industries' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Virat Crane Industries (BOM:519457), the current Days Payable is 48.01 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 Virat Crane Industries (BOM:519457) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virat Crane Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹34.21 is trading 48.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹66.11. GuruFocus considers Virat Crane Industries to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:519457:

  • Days Payable: 48.01 (30% above median its 10-year median of 36.83)
  • GF Value™: ₹66.11 vs. price of ₹34.21 (48.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1024 of 1894)

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Virat Crane Industries Business Description

Address D. No. 25-18-54, Main Road, Opposite Crane Betel Nut Powder Works Office, Sampath Nagar, Guntur, AP, IND, 522 004
Virat Crane Industries Ltd is involved in the manufacturing of ghee. It mainly processes milk and produces dairy products. Its product range includes Durga ghee, Kamadenu cow ghee, paneer, curd, Durga milk, and buttermilk. The only reportable segment is the processing of milk and dairy product manufacturing. Geographically, it operates solely within India.
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