Captain Polyplast (BOM:536974) Days Payable: 43.75 (As of Mar. 2026) — 59% Below Median

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BOM:536974 Captain Polyplast Ltd BOM:536974
91 GF Score
Price ₹70.01
GF Value ₹93.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Captain Polyplast Days Payable?

Captain Polyplast BOM:536974 -0.30% 91 Days Payable is 43.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 107.22. GuruFocus rates BOM:536974 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹93.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Captain Polyplast ranks worse than 62.68% on this metric.

Captain Polyplast's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹499 Mil. Captain Polyplast's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,040 Mil. Hence, Captain Polyplast's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.75.

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

BOM:536974' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.19   Med: 107.22   Max: 187.11
Current: 55.19

During the past 13 years, Captain Polyplast's highest Days Payable was 187.11. The lowest was 55.19. And the median was 107.22.

BOM:536974's Days Payable is ranked worse than
62.68% of 209 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 68.13 vs BOM:536974: 55.19

Captain Polyplast's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (77.92) to Mar. 2026 (43.75). It may suggest that Captain Polyplast accelerated paying its suppliers.


Captain Polyplast Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Captain Polyplast'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.

Captain Polyplast Days Payable Chart

Captain Polyplast Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 100.25 99.76 89.47 86.97 57.05

Captain Polyplast Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 77.92 85.31 67.12 41.65 43.75

BOM:536974 vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Captain Polyplast'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.


Captain Polyplast Days Payable vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Captain Polyplast's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Captain Polyplast's Days Payable falls into.


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Captain Polyplast 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.

Captain Polyplast'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
=( (460.971 + 498.908) / 2 ) / 3070.446*365
=479.9395 / 3070.446*365
=57.05

Captain Polyplast'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 + 498.908) / 1 ) / 1040.477*365 / 4
=498.908 / 1040.477*365 / 4
=43.75

* 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 43.75 mean?
Captain Polyplast (BOM:536974) has a Days Payable of 43.75 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 Captain Polyplast and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 107.22. Over the past decade, Captain Polyplast's Days Payable has ranged from 55.19 to 187.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Captain Polyplast ranks #131 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Captain Polyplast's Days Payable too high?
Captain Polyplast's current Days Payable of 43.75 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 107.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.19 to a high of 187.11. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Payable is 68.13. Captain Polyplast's value of 43.75 is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Captain Polyplast ranks #131 out of 209 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Captain Polyplast has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Captain Polyplast's Days Payable compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Captain Polyplast ranks #131 out of 209 companies for Days Payable. This places Captain Polyplast in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 68.13. Captain Polyplast's value of 43.75 is 35.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Captain Polyplast's own Days Payable has ranged from 55.19 to 187.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 107.22 vs. the industry median of 68.13, Captain Polyplast 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Payable among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 68.13, based on 209 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. Captain Polyplast's current Days Payable of 43.75 is 35.8% 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 Captain Polyplast and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Payable is 68.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Captain Polyplast's current Days Payable is 43.75, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 107.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Captain Polyplast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Captain Polyplast (BOM:536974) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹93.02, compared to a current price of ₹70.01 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 43.75, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 107.22 and 35.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 68.13. Captain Polyplast's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Captain Polyplast (BOM:536974), the current Days Payable is 43.75 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 Captain Polyplast (BOM:536974) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Captain Polyplast stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹70.01 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹93.02. GuruFocus considers Captain Polyplast to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:536974:

  • Days Payable: 43.75 (59% below median its 10-year median of 107.22)
  • GF Value™: ₹93.02 vs. price of ₹70.01 (24.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.8% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#131 of 209)

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Captain Polyplast Business Description

Address Survey No. 267, Plot No. 10A, 10B and 11, N.H. No.27, Captain Gate, Shapar - Veraval, Rajkot, GJ, IND, 360 024
Captain Polyplast Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling micro-irrigation systems and allied products. The segments include Manufacturing of Micro Irrigation Systems & Allied Products and DCA cum CS of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) - PolymerBusiness. Its products include Irrigation equipment, including drip irrigation systems, irrigation laterals, valves, irrigation filters, sprinkler irrigation systems, mini sprinkler irrigation systems, greenhouses, and mulch films. The majority of the revenue is from the Manufacturing of Micro Irrigation Systems & Allied Products segment.
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