National Fittings (BOM:531289) Days Payable: 49.81 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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BOM:531289 National Fittings Ltd BOM:531289
77 GF Score
Price ₹164.50
GF Value ₹164.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is National Fittings Days Payable?

National Fittings BOM:531289 -1.79% 77 Days Payable is 49.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 59.93. GuruFocus rates BOM:531289 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹164.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,717 Construction companies, National Fittings ranks worse than 67.97% on this metric.

National Fittings's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹76.7 Mil. National Fittings's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹140.5 Mil. Hence, National Fittings's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.81.

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

BOM:531289' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.26   Med: 59.93   Max: 89.19
Current: 52.54

During the past 13 years, National Fittings's highest Days Payable was 89.19. The lowest was 25.26. And the median was 59.93.

BOM:531289's Days Payable is ranked worse than
67.97% of 1717 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.51 vs BOM:531289: 52.54

National Fittings's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (54.38) to Mar. 2026 (49.81). It may suggest that National Fittings accelerated paying its suppliers.


National Fittings Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Fittings'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 Fittings Days Payable Chart

National Fittings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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National Fittings 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:531289 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, National Fittings'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 Fittings Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, National Fittings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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National Fittings 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 Fittings'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
=( (83.521 + 76.7) / 2 ) / 552.821*365
=80.1105 / 552.821*365
=52.89

National Fittings'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 + 76.7) / 1 ) / 140.504*365 / 4
=76.7 / 140.504*365 / 4
=49.81

* 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 49.81 mean?
National Fittings (BOM:531289) has a Days Payable of 49.81 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 Fittings and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 59.93. Over the past decade, National Fittings' Days Payable has ranged from 25.26 to 89.19. According to the industry distribution chart, National Fittings ranks #1167 out of 1717 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is National Fittings' Days Payable too high?
National Fittings' current Days Payable of 49.81 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 59.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.26 to a high of 89.19. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.51. National Fittings' value of 49.81 is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Fittings ranks #1167 out of 1717 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Fittings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Fittings' Days Payable compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, National Fittings ranks #1167 out of 1717 companies for Days Payable. This places National Fittings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 76.51. National Fittings' value of 49.81 is 34.9% below this benchmark. Historically, National Fittings' own Days Payable has ranged from 25.26 to 89.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.93 vs. the industry median of 76.51, National Fittings 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.51, based on 1,717 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 Fittings's current Days Payable of 49.81 is 34.9% 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 Fittings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Fittings's current Days Payable is 49.81, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 59.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Fittings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fittings (BOM:531289) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹164.94, compared to a current price of ₹164.50 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 49.81, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 59.93 and 34.9% below the Construction industry median of 76.51. National Fittings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Fittings (BOM:531289), the current Days Payable is 49.81 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 Fittings (BOM:531289) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fittings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹164.50 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹164.94. GuruFocus considers National Fittings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531289:

  • Days Payable: 49.81 (17% below median its 10-year median of 59.93)
  • GF Value™: ₹164.94 vs. price of ₹164.50 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.9% below the Construction median (#1167 of 1717)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531289 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Fittings Business Description

Address S F No 112/3D, Madhapur Road, Kaniyur Villlage, Sulur Taluk, Karumathampatti, Coimbatore, TN, IND, 641659
National Fittings Ltd is a manufacturer and sells SG Iron Grooved and Screwed Pipe Fittings, Stainless Pipe Fittings, and Ball Valves for industrial and non-industrial applications. It has only one reportable business segment, which is Manufacturing of Pipe Fittings. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from exports of its products to other countries and the rest from its customers within India.
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