HCP Plastene Bulkpack (BOM:526717) Days Payable: 6.77 (As of Mar. 2026) — 86% Below Median

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BOM:526717 HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd BOM:526717
72 GF Score
Price ₹181.00
GF Value ₹281.79
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HCP Plastene Bulkpack Days Payable?

HCP Plastene Bulkpack BOM:526717 +0.47% 72 Days Payable is 6.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 47.25. GuruFocus rates BOM:526717 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹281.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 382 Packaging & Containers companies, HCP Plastene Bulkpack ranks worse than 98.43% on this metric.

HCP Plastene Bulkpack's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹63 Mil. HCP Plastene Bulkpack's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹847 Mil. Hence, HCP Plastene Bulkpack's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for HCP Plastene Bulkpack's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:526717' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.31   Med: 47.25   Max: 1365.43
Current: 9.28

During the past 13 years, HCP Plastene Bulkpack's highest Days Payable was 1365.43. The lowest was 6.31. And the median was 47.25.

BOM:526717's Days Payable is ranked worse than
98.43% of 382 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 57.265 vs BOM:526717: 9.28

HCP Plastene Bulkpack's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (8.72) to Mar. 2026 (6.77). It may suggest that HCP Plastene Bulkpack accelerated paying its suppliers.


HCP Plastene Bulkpack Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HCP Plastene Bulkpack'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.

HCP Plastene Bulkpack Days Payable Chart

HCP Plastene Bulkpack Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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HCP Plastene Bulkpack 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:526717 vs SW, PKG, IP: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, HCP Plastene Bulkpack'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.


HCP Plastene Bulkpack Days Payable vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HCP Plastene Bulkpack's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HCP Plastene Bulkpack's Days Payable falls into.


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HCP Plastene Bulkpack 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.

HCP Plastene Bulkpack'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
=( (79.927 + 62.847) / 2 ) / 3921.952*365
=71.387 / 3921.952*365
=6.64

HCP Plastene Bulkpack'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 + 62.847) / 1 ) / 847.278*365 / 4
=62.847 / 847.278*365 / 4
=6.77

* 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 6.77 mean?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack (BOM:526717) has a Days Payable of 6.77 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 HCP Plastene Bulkpack and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 47.25. Over the past decade, HCP Plastene Bulkpack's Days Payable has ranged from 6.31 to 1,365.43. According to the industry distribution chart, HCP Plastene Bulkpack ranks #376 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is HCP Plastene Bulkpack's Days Payable too high?
HCP Plastene Bulkpack's current Days Payable of 6.77 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 47.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.31 to a high of 1,365.43. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Payable is 57.27. HCP Plastene Bulkpack's value of 6.77 is 88.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HCP Plastene Bulkpack ranks #376 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HCP Plastene Bulkpack has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCP Plastene Bulkpack's Days Payable compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, HCP Plastene Bulkpack ranks #376 out of 382 companies for Days Payable. This places HCP Plastene Bulkpack in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.27. HCP Plastene Bulkpack's value of 6.77 is 88.2% below this benchmark. Historically, HCP Plastene Bulkpack's own Days Payable has ranged from 6.31 to 1,365.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.25 vs. the industry median of 57.27, HCP Plastene Bulkpack has consistently been below 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Payable among Packaging & Containers companies is 57.27, based on 382 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. HCP Plastene Bulkpack's current Days Payable of 6.77 is 88.2% below 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 HCP Plastene Bulkpack and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Payable is 57.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCP Plastene Bulkpack's current Days Payable is 6.77, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 47.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCP Plastene Bulkpack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCP Plastene Bulkpack (BOM:526717) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹281.79, compared to a current price of ₹181.00 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 6.77, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 47.25 and 88.2% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 57.27. HCP Plastene Bulkpack's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 HCP Plastene Bulkpack (BOM:526717), the current Days Payable is 6.77 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 HCP Plastene Bulkpack (BOM:526717) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCP Plastene Bulkpack stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹181.00 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹281.79. GuruFocus considers HCP Plastene Bulkpack to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:526717:

  • Days Payable: 6.77 (86% below median its 10-year median of 47.25)
  • GF Value™: ₹281.79 vs. price of ₹181.00 (35.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.2% below the Packaging & Containers median (#376 of 382)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:526717 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HCP Plastene Bulkpack Business Description

Address 13, Nav Bharat society, H.B.Jirawala House, Near Panchshil Bus Stand, Usmanpura, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380013
HCP Plastene Bulkpack Ltd manufactures and sells woven sacks and labels in India. The firm operates its business through two segments namely Woven Sacks and Woven Label. The Woven Sacks segment which accounts for a majority of the firm's revenue offers package solutions to the manufacturing and cement industries. Its products include FIBC Bags, FIBC Liners, Small Bags, Technical Textiles, Garment labels, Woven Fabrics, and others.
72GF Score

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