Gujarat Energy (BOM:539336) Days Payable: 32.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Above Median

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BOM:539336 Gujarat Energy Ltd BOM:539336
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Price ₹266.80
GF Value ₹648.65
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What is Gujarat Energy Days Payable?

Gujarat Energy BOM:539336 -3.11% 83 Days Payable is 32.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 19.12. GuruFocus rates BOM:539336 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹648.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 481 Utilities - Regulated companies, Gujarat Energy ranks worse than 86.07% on this metric.

Gujarat Energy's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹16,544 Mil. Gujarat Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹46,366 Mil. Hence, Gujarat Energy's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.56.

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

BOM:539336' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.58   Med: 19.12   Max: 27.26
Current: 27.26

During the past 13 years, Gujarat Energy's highest Days Payable was 27.26. The lowest was 11.58. And the median was 19.12.

BOM:539336's Days Payable is ranked worse than
86.07% of 481 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.29 vs BOM:539336: 27.26

Gujarat Energy's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (12.34) to Mar. 2026 (32.56). It may suggest that Gujarat Energy delayed paying its suppliers.


Gujarat Energy Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gujarat Energy'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.

Gujarat Energy Days Payable Chart

Gujarat Energy Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Gujarat Energy 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:539336 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Gujarat Energy'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.


Gujarat Energy Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Gujarat Energy's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gujarat Energy's Days Payable falls into.


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Gujarat Energy 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.

Gujarat Energy'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
=( (7199.4 + 16543.9) / 2 ) / 186825.9*365
=11871.65 / 186825.9*365
=23.19

Gujarat Energy'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 + 16543.9) / 1 ) / 46365.9*365 / 4
=16543.9 / 46365.9*365 / 4
=32.56

* 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 32.56 mean?
Gujarat Energy (BOM:539336) has a Days Payable of 32.56 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 Gujarat Energy and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 19.12. Over the past decade, Gujarat Energy's Days Payable has ranged from 11.58 to 27.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Gujarat Energy ranks #414 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Gujarat Energy's Days Payable too high?
Gujarat Energy's current Days Payable of 32.56 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 19.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.58 to a high of 27.26. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.29. Gujarat Energy's value of 32.56 is 53.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gujarat Energy ranks #414 out of 481 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gujarat Energy has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gujarat Energy's Days Payable compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Gujarat Energy ranks #414 out of 481 companies for Days Payable. This places Gujarat Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 70.29. Gujarat Energy's value of 32.56 is 53.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Gujarat Energy's own Days Payable has ranged from 11.58 to 27.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.12 vs. the industry median of 70.29, Gujarat Energy 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.29, based on 481 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. Gujarat Energy's current Days Payable of 32.56 is 53.7% 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 Gujarat Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gujarat Energy's current Days Payable is 32.56, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 19.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gujarat Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Energy (BOM:539336) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹648.65, compared to a current price of ₹266.80 — trading 58.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 32.56, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 19.12 and 53.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.29. Gujarat Energy's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Gujarat Energy (BOM:539336), the current Days Payable is 32.56 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 Gujarat Energy (BOM:539336) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gujarat Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹266.80 is trading 58.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹648.65. GuruFocus considers Gujarat Energy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:539336:

  • Days Payable: 32.56 (70% above median its 10-year median of 19.12)
  • GF Value™: ₹648.65 vs. price of ₹266.80 (58.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#414 of 481)

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Gujarat Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges GUJGASLTD:India
Address Infocity, Office No. 4 & 5, Ground Floor, IT Tower - 2, Gandhinagar, GJ, IND, 382009
Gujarat Energy Ltd, formerly Gujarat Gas Ltd is an India-based gas distribution company. Its activities include sale, purchase, supply, distribution, transport, trading in Natural Gas, Compressed natural gas, Liquefied natural gas, Liquefied petroleum gas, and other gaseous forms. The company transports the gas through pipelines, trucks, trains, or other suitable modes of transportation. It operates in the segment of the natural gas business. All the business activities of the company are carried out in India.
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