National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) Days Payable: 54.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Above Median

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BOM:531287 National Plastic Technologies Ltd BOM:531287
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Price ₹243.95
GF Value ₹348.04
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What is National Plastic Technologies Days Payable?

National Plastic Technologies BOM:531287 +0.47% 81 Days Payable is 54.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 43.81. GuruFocus rates BOM:531287 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹348.04 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Chemicals companies, National Plastic Technologies ranks worse than 61.39% on this metric.

National Plastic Technologies's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹370 Mil. National Plastic Technologies's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹624 Mil. Hence, National Plastic Technologies's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Plastic Technologies's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:531287' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.5   Med: 43.81   Max: 54.69
Current: 49.63

During the past 13 years, National Plastic Technologies's highest Days Payable was 54.69. The lowest was 32.50. And the median was 43.81.

BOM:531287's Days Payable is ranked worse than
61.39% of 1554 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.875 vs BOM:531287: 49.63

National Plastic Technologies's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (41.75) to Mar. 2026 (54.07). It may suggest that National Plastic Technologies delayed paying its suppliers.


National Plastic Technologies Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Plastic Technologies'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.

National Plastic Technologies Days Payable Chart

National Plastic Technologies Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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National Plastic Technologies 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:531287 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, National Plastic Technologies'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.


National Plastic Technologies Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where National Plastic Technologies's Days Payable falls into.


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National Plastic Technologies 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.

National Plastic Technologies'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
=( (252.989 + 370.03) / 2 ) / 2463.15*365
=311.5095 / 2463.15*365
=46.16

National Plastic Technologies'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 + 370.03) / 1 ) / 624.418*365 / 4
=370.03 / 624.418*365 / 4
=54.07

* 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 54.07 mean?
National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) has a Days Payable of 54.07 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 National Plastic Technologies and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 43.81. Over the past decade, National Plastic Technologies' Days Payable has ranged from 32.50 to 54.69. According to the industry distribution chart, National Plastic Technologies ranks #954 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is National Plastic Technologies' Days Payable too high?
National Plastic Technologies' current Days Payable of 54.07 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 43.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.50 to a high of 54.69. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.88. National Plastic Technologies' value of 54.07 is 9.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Plastic Technologies ranks #954 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Plastic Technologies has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Plastic Technologies' Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, National Plastic Technologies ranks #954 out of 1554 companies for Days Payable. This places National Plastic Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.88. National Plastic Technologies' value of 54.07 is 9.7% below this benchmark. Historically, National Plastic Technologies' own Days Payable has ranged from 32.50 to 54.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.81 vs. the industry median of 59.88, National Plastic Technologies 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 59.88, 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. National Plastic Technologies's current Days Payable of 54.07 is 9.7% 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 National Plastic Technologies 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. National Plastic Technologies's current Days Payable is 54.07, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 43.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Plastic Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹348.04, compared to a current price of ₹243.95 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 54.07, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 43.81 and 9.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 59.88. National Plastic Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287), the current Days Payable is 54.07 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 National Plastic Technologies (BOM:531287) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Plastic Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹243.95 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹348.04. GuruFocus considers National Plastic Technologies to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531287:

  • Days Payable: 54.07 (23% above median its 10-year median of 43.81)
  • GF Value™: ₹348.04 vs. price of ₹243.95 (29.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.7% below the Chemicals median (#954 of 1554)

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National Plastic Technologies Business Description

Address 69, (Old No.44), Pantheon Road, Thiru Complex, II Floor, Egmore, Chennai, TN, IND, 600008
National Plastic Technologies Ltd is a manufacturer of plastic molded components. The company operates through single segments namely Injection molded plastic products. The company has four production plants situated in the state of Tamil Nadu (Guindy, Irrungattukottai (SIPCOT)), Himachal Pradesh (Sirmour), and in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The company caters to various industries including automotive, consumer electronics, Packaging, and information technology peripherals sectors.
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