Polylink Polymers (India) (BOM:531454) Days Payable: 41.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 64% Above Median

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BOM:531454 Polylink Polymers (India) Ltd BOM:531454
74 GF Score
Price ₹21.50
GF Value ₹33.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Polylink Polymers (India) Days Payable?

Polylink Polymers (India) BOM:531454 +1.27% 74 Days Payable is 41.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 25.44. GuruFocus rates BOM:531454 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹33.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Chemicals companies, Polylink Polymers (India) ranks worse than 76.38% on this metric.

Polylink Polymers (India)'s average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹73.8 Mil. Polylink Polymers (India)'s Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹161.1 Mil. Hence, Polylink Polymers (India)'s Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.79.

The historical rank and industry rank for Polylink Polymers (India)'s Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:531454' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.79   Med: 25.44   Max: 36.14
Current: 33.74

During the past 13 years, Polylink Polymers (India)'s highest Days Payable was 36.14. The lowest was 19.79. And the median was 25.44.

BOM:531454's Days Payable is ranked worse than
76.38% of 1554 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.73 vs BOM:531454: 33.74

Polylink Polymers (India)'s Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (23.63) to Mar. 2026 (41.79). It may suggest that Polylink Polymers (India) delayed paying its suppliers.


Polylink Polymers (India) Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polylink Polymers (India)'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.

Polylink Polymers (India) Days Payable Chart

Polylink Polymers (India) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Polylink Polymers (India) 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:531454 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Polylink Polymers (India)'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.


Polylink Polymers (India) Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Polylink Polymers (India)'s Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Polylink Polymers (India)'s Days Payable falls into.


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Polylink Polymers (India) 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.

Polylink Polymers (India)'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
=( (48.879 + 73.792) / 2 ) / 643.253*365
=61.3355 / 643.253*365
=34.80

Polylink Polymers (India)'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 + 73.792) / 1 ) / 161.11*365 / 4
=73.792 / 161.11*365 / 4
=41.79

* 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 41.79 mean?
Polylink Polymers (India) (BOM:531454) has a Days Payable of 41.79 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 Polylink Polymers (India) and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 25.44. Over the past decade, Polylink Polymers (India)'s Days Payable has ranged from 19.79 to 36.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Polylink Polymers (India) ranks #1187 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Polylink Polymers (India)'s Days Payable too high?
Polylink Polymers (India)'s current Days Payable of 41.79 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 25.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.79 to a high of 36.14. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.73. Polylink Polymers (India)'s value of 41.79 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polylink Polymers (India) ranks #1187 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Polylink Polymers (India) has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polylink Polymers (India)'s Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Polylink Polymers (India) ranks #1187 out of 1554 companies for Days Payable. This places Polylink Polymers (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.73. Polylink Polymers (India)'s value of 41.79 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, Polylink Polymers (India)'s own Days Payable has ranged from 19.79 to 36.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.44 vs. the industry median of 59.73, Polylink Polymers (India) 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 59.73, 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. Polylink Polymers (India)'s current Days Payable of 41.79 is 30% 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 Polylink Polymers (India) and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polylink Polymers (India)'s current Days Payable is 41.79, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 25.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polylink Polymers (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polylink Polymers (India) (BOM:531454) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.08, compared to a current price of ₹21.50 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 41.79, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 25.44 and 30% below the Chemicals industry median of 59.73. Polylink Polymers (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Polylink Polymers (India) (BOM:531454), the current Days Payable is 41.79 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 Polylink Polymers (India) (BOM:531454) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polylink Polymers (India) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹21.50 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.08. GuruFocus considers Polylink Polymers (India) to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531454:

  • Days Payable: 41.79 (64% above median its 10-year median of 25.44)
  • GF Value™: ₹33.08 vs. price of ₹21.50 (35% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30% below the Chemicals median (#1187 of 1554)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531454 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Polylink Polymers (India) Business Description

Address 506, Saffron Building, Near Center Point, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380006
Polylink Polymers (India) Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of polymeric compounds and colour masterbatches. It offers products including Polylink Filler masterbatches, Black masterbatches, White masterbatches, Color masterbatches, etc. The Company is also manufacturing various compounds of Power Cable, Telephone Cable, Engineering Plastics, and Master batches. The majority of revenue is generated from India.
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