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WaterbaseBOM:523660 -0.38%57 Days Payable is 48.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 54.90. GuruFocus rates BOM:523660 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹79.99 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,891 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Waterbase ranks better than 54.94% on this metric.
Waterbase's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹330 Mil. Waterbase's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹625 Mil.
Hence, Waterbase's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waterbase's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:523660'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.36 Med: 54.9 Max: 70.94
Current: 49.06
During the past 13 years, Waterbase's highest Days Payable was 70.94. The lowest was 37.36. And the median was 54.90.
BOM:523660's Days Payable is ranked better than 54.94% of 1891
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.15
vs BOM:523660: 49.06
Waterbase's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (51.62) to Mar. 2026 (48.22).
It may suggest that Waterbaseaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Waterbase Days Payable Related Terms
Waterbase Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waterbase'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Waterbase'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.
Waterbase Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waterbase's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waterbase's Days Payable falls into.
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.
Waterbase'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.
Waterbase (BOM:523660) has a Days Payable of 48.22 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 Waterbase and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 54.90. Over the past decade, Waterbase's Days Payable has ranged from 37.36 to 70.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Waterbase ranks #852 out of 1891 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Waterbase's Days Payable too high?
Waterbase's current Days Payable of 48.22 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 54.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.36 to a high of 70.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Waterbase's value of 48.22 is 9.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waterbase ranks #852 out of 1891 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waterbase has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waterbase's Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Waterbase ranks #852 out of 1891 companies for Days Payable. This puts Waterbase in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Waterbase's value of 48.22 is 9.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Waterbase's own Days Payable has ranged from 37.36 to 70.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.90 vs. the industry median of 44.15, Waterbase 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 1,891 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. Waterbase's current Days Payable of 48.22 is 9.2% 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 Waterbase 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. Waterbase's current Days Payable is 48.22, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 54.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waterbase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterbase (BOM:523660) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹79.99, compared to a current price of ₹44.76 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 48.22, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 54.90 and 9.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. Waterbase's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 Waterbase (BOM:523660), the current Days Payable is 48.22 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 Waterbase (BOM:523660) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterbase stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹44.76 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹79.99.
GuruFocus considers Waterbase to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:523660:
Days Payable: 48.22 (12% below median its 10-year median of 54.90)
GF Value™: ₹79.99 vs. price of ₹44.76 (44% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#852 of 1891)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:523660 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waterbase Ltd is engaged in the aquaculture business. The company is involved in Shrimp Feeds, Processed Shrimp, Shrimp Hatchery, and others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Processed Shrimp.
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