Gillanders Arbuthnot (BOM:532716) Days Payable: 128.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Above Median

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BOM:532716 Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co Ltd BOM:532716
59 GF Score
Price ₹86.85
GF Value ₹105.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Gillanders Arbuthnot Days Payable?

Gillanders Arbuthnot BOM:532716 -5.45% 59 Days Payable is 128.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 98.91. GuruFocus rates BOM:532716 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹105.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,891 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Gillanders Arbuthnot ranks better than 87.31% on this metric.

Gillanders Arbuthnot's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹644 Mil. Gillanders Arbuthnot's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹457 Mil. Hence, Gillanders Arbuthnot's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 128.59.

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

BOM:532716' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 73   Med: 98.91   Max: 143.88
Current: 119.98

During the past 13 years, Gillanders Arbuthnot's highest Days Payable was 143.88. The lowest was 73.00. And the median was 98.91.

BOM:532716's Days Payable is ranked better than
87.31% of 1891 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.15 vs BOM:532716: 119.98

Gillanders Arbuthnot's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (91.06) to Mar. 2026 (128.59). It may suggest that Gillanders Arbuthnot delayed paying its suppliers.


Gillanders Arbuthnot Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gillanders Arbuthnot'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.

Gillanders Arbuthnot Days Payable Chart

Gillanders Arbuthnot Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Gillanders Arbuthnot 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:532716 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Days Payable Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Gillanders Arbuthnot'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.


Gillanders Arbuthnot Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Gillanders Arbuthnot's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gillanders Arbuthnot's Days Payable falls into.


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Gillanders Arbuthnot 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.

Gillanders Arbuthnot'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
=( (532.039 + 643.6) / 2 ) / 2315.026*365
=587.8195 / 2315.026*365
=92.68

Gillanders Arbuthnot'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 + 643.6) / 1 ) / 456.71*365 / 4
=643.6 / 456.71*365 / 4
=128.59

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 128.59 mean?
Gillanders Arbuthnot (BOM:532716) has a Days Payable of 128.59 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 Gillanders Arbuthnot and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 98.91. Over the past decade, Gillanders Arbuthnot's Days Payable has ranged from 73.00 to 143.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Gillanders Arbuthnot ranks #240 out of 1891 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Gillanders Arbuthnot's Days Payable too high?
Gillanders Arbuthnot's current Days Payable of 128.59 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 98.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.00 to a high of 143.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Gillanders Arbuthnot's value of 128.59 is 191.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gillanders Arbuthnot ranks #240 out of 1891 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gillanders Arbuthnot has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gillanders Arbuthnot's Days Payable compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Gillanders Arbuthnot ranks #240 out of 1891 companies for Days Payable. This places Gillanders Arbuthnot in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 44.15. Gillanders Arbuthnot's value of 128.59 is 191.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Gillanders Arbuthnot's own Days Payable has ranged from 73.00 to 143.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 98.91 vs. the industry median of 44.15, Gillanders Arbuthnot has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.15, based on 1,891 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. Gillanders Arbuthnot's current Days Payable of 128.59 is 191.3% above 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 Gillanders Arbuthnot and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gillanders Arbuthnot's current Days Payable is 128.59, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 98.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gillanders Arbuthnot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gillanders Arbuthnot (BOM:532716) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹105.46, compared to a current price of ₹86.85 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 128.59, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 98.91 and 191.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.15. Gillanders Arbuthnot's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Gillanders Arbuthnot (BOM:532716), the current Days Payable is 128.59 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 Gillanders Arbuthnot (BOM:532716) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gillanders Arbuthnot stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹86.85 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹105.46. GuruFocus considers Gillanders Arbuthnot to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532716:

  • Days Payable: 128.59 (30% above median its 10-year median of 98.91)
  • GF Value™: ₹105.46 vs. price of ₹86.85 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 191.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#240 of 1891)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532716 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gillanders Arbuthnot Business Description

Other Exchanges GILLANDERS:India
Address Netaji Subhas Road, C-4, Gillander House, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700001
Gillanders Arbuthnot & Co Ltd deals in manufacture and sale of tea, manufacture and sale of yarn made out of Cotton and Man-Made Fibres, Manufacture and sale of Steel Structural , Pipes and Equipment and designing, supplying, erectioning and commissioning of projects on turnkey basis , and letting out of property on Rent. The company operates in four segments; Tea, Engineering (MICCO), Textile, and Property. It generates majority of its revenue from the Tea segment which includes Manufacture and sale of Tea.
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