Sunshield Chemicals (BOM:530845) Days Payable: 42.83 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Below Median

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BOM:530845 Sunshield Chemicals Ltd BOM:530845
75 GF Score
Price ₹1,187.45
GF Value ₹1,200.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sunshield Chemicals Days Payable?

Sunshield Chemicals BOM:530845 +4.96% 75 Days Payable is 42.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 61.50. GuruFocus rates BOM:530845 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,200.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Chemicals companies, Sunshield Chemicals ranks worse than 52.45% on this metric.

Sunshield Chemicals's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹367 Mil. Sunshield Chemicals's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹783 Mil. Hence, Sunshield Chemicals's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.83.

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

BOM:530845' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.85   Med: 61.5   Max: 72.58
Current: 57.17

During the past 13 years, Sunshield Chemicals's highest Days Payable was 72.58. The lowest was 53.85. And the median was 61.50.

BOM:530845's Days Payable is ranked worse than
52.45% of 1554 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.565 vs BOM:530845: 57.17

Sunshield Chemicals's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (65.05) to Mar. 2026 (42.83). It may suggest that Sunshield Chemicals accelerated paying its suppliers.


Sunshield Chemicals Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunshield 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.

Sunshield Chemicals Days Payable Chart

Sunshield Chemicals 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 58.09 61.80 60.58 67.25 53.85

Sunshield 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:530845 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sunshield 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.


Sunshield Chemicals Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Sunshield 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.

Sunshield 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
=( (597.779 + 367.309) / 2 ) / 3270.449*365
=482.544 / 3270.449*365
=53.85

Sunshield 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 + 367.309) / 1 ) / 782.5*365 / 4
=367.309 / 782.5*365 / 4
=42.83

* 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 42.83 mean?
Sunshield Chemicals (BOM:530845) has a Days Payable of 42.83 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 Sunshield Chemicals and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 61.50. Over the past decade, Sunshield Chemicals' Days Payable has ranged from 53.85 to 72.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunshield Chemicals ranks #815 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Sunshield Chemicals' Days Payable too high?
Sunshield Chemicals' current Days Payable of 42.83 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 61.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.85 to a high of 72.58. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Sunshield Chemicals' value of 42.83 is 28.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunshield Chemicals ranks #815 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sunshield Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunshield Chemicals' Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sunshield Chemicals ranks #815 out of 1554 companies for Days Payable. This places Sunshield Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Sunshield Chemicals' value of 42.83 is 28.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sunshield Chemicals' own Days Payable has ranged from 53.85 to 72.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.50 vs. the industry median of 59.57, Sunshield Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.57, 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. Sunshield Chemicals's current Days Payable of 42.83 is 28.1% 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 Sunshield Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunshield Chemicals's current Days Payable is 42.83, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 61.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunshield Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunshield Chemicals (BOM:530845) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,200.31, compared to a current price of ₹1,187.45 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 42.83, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 61.50 and 28.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 59.57. Sunshield Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Sunshield Chemicals (BOM:530845), the current Days Payable is 42.83 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 Sunshield Chemicals (BOM:530845) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunshield Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,187.45 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,200.31. GuruFocus considers Sunshield Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:530845:

  • Days Payable: 42.83 (30% below median its 10-year median of 61.50)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,200.31 vs. price of ₹1,187.45 (1.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.1% below the Chemicals median (#815 of 1554)

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Sunshield Chemicals Business Description

Address Purushottam Laxman Lokhande Marg, 1501A, Universal Majestic, Behind RBK International School, Chembur West, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400043
Sunshield Chemicals Ltd is engaged in manufacture and sale of Speciality Chemicals in the domestic and international markets. The company specializes in the manufacture and sale of customized and specially formulated chemical products, catering to sectors such as Home and Personal Care, Industrial Formulations, Paints and Coatings, Agrochemicals, Lubricants, and Additives. Its customers span a variety of industries, including Metal Treatment, Wire Enamels and Insulation, PVC Stabilizers, Inks and Coatings, Agrochemicals and Fertilizers, Plastics, Polymers, Rubber, Textile Processing, Latex Products and Tyres, as well as Home and Personal Care, Cosmetic, and Detergent formulations. It operates in single segment of manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals.
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