Century Plyboards (India) (BOM:532548) Days Payable: 47.94 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BOM:532548 Century Plyboards (India) Ltd BOM:532548
91 GF Score
Price ₹793.55
GF Value ₹974.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Century Plyboards (India) Days Payable?

Century Plyboards (India) BOM:532548 +0.50% 91 Days Payable is 47.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 50.25. GuruFocus rates BOM:532548 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹974.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Forest Products companies, Century Plyboards (India) ranks worse than 57.97% on this metric.

Century Plyboards (India)'s average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,054 Mil. Century Plyboards (India)'s Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7,716 Mil. Hence, Century Plyboards (India)'s Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.94.

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

BOM:532548' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.36   Med: 50.25   Max: 63.21
Current: 50.37

During the past 13 years, Century Plyboards (India)'s highest Days Payable was 63.21. The lowest was 46.36. And the median was 50.25.

BOM:532548's Days Payable is ranked worse than
57.97% of 276 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 56.48 vs BOM:532548: 50.37

Century Plyboards (India)'s Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (51.10) to Mar. 2026 (47.94). It may suggest that Century Plyboards (India) accelerated paying its suppliers.


Century Plyboards (India) Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Plyboards (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.

Century Plyboards (India) Days Payable Chart

Century Plyboards (India) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Century Plyboards (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:532548 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Century Plyboards (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.


Century Plyboards (India) Days Payable vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Plyboards (India)'s Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Century Plyboards (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.

Century Plyboards (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
=( (3571.776 + 4053.92) / 2 ) / 27764.669*365
=3812.848 / 27764.669*365
=50.12

Century Plyboards (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 + 4053.92) / 1 ) / 7716.188*365 / 4
=4053.92 / 7716.188*365 / 4
=47.94

* 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 47.94 mean?
Century Plyboards (India) (BOM:532548) has a Days Payable of 47.94 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 Century Plyboards (India) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.25. Over the past decade, Century Plyboards (India)'s Days Payable has ranged from 46.36 to 63.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Plyboards (India) ranks #160 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Century Plyboards (India)'s Days Payable too high?
Century Plyboards (India)'s current Days Payable of 47.94 is near median its 10-year median of 50.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.36 to a high of 63.21. The Forest Products industry median Days Payable is 56.48. Century Plyboards (India)'s value of 47.94 is 15.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Plyboards (India) ranks #160 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Plyboards (India) has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Plyboards (India)'s Days Payable compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Plyboards (India) ranks #160 out of 276 companies for Days Payable. This places Century Plyboards (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 56.48. Century Plyboards (India)'s value of 47.94 is 15.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Plyboards (India)'s own Days Payable has ranged from 46.36 to 63.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.25 vs. the industry median of 56.48, Century Plyboards (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 Forest Products company?
The median Days Payable among Forest Products companies is 56.48, based on 276 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. Century Plyboards (India)'s current Days Payable of 47.94 is 15.1% 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 Century Plyboards (India) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Payable is 56.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Plyboards (India)'s current Days Payable is 47.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Plyboards (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Plyboards (India) (BOM:532548) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹974.55, compared to a current price of ₹793.55 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 47.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.25 and 15.1% below the Forest Products industry median of 56.48. Century Plyboards (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 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 Century Plyboards (India) (BOM:532548), the current Days Payable is 47.94 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 Century Plyboards (India) (BOM:532548) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Plyboards (India) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹793.55 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹974.55. GuruFocus considers Century Plyboards (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532548:

  • Days Payable: 47.94 (near median its 10-year median of 50.25)
  • GF Value™: ₹974.55 vs. price of ₹793.55 (18.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.1% below the Forest Products median (#160 of 276)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532548 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Century Plyboards (India) Business Description

Other Exchanges CENTURYPLY:India
Address Taratala Road, P-15/1, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700088
Century Plyboards (India) Ltd is a seller of plywood and decorative veneers in the Indian organized plywood market. It is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sale of plywood, laminates, decorative veneers, medium-density fiber boards (MDF), pre-laminated boards, particle board, and flush doors, and providing services of container freight stations (CFS). The group caters to both residential as well as commercial consumers. Its reportable business segments are: Plywood, which derives maximum revenue, Laminate, MDF, Plain Particle Board, CFS Services, and Others. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from its business in India, and also has some exposure to overseas markets.
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