Modern Engineering & Projects (BOM:539762) Days Payable: 242.20 (As of Dec. 2025) — 57% Below Median

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BOM:539762 Modern Engineering & Projects Ltd BOM:539762
64 GF Score
Price ₹28.39
GF Value ₹31.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Modern Engineering & Projects Days Payable?

Modern Engineering & Projects BOM:539762 -3.80% 64 Days Payable is 242.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 564.97. GuruFocus rates BOM:539762 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹31.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Construction companies, Modern Engineering & Projects ranks better than 80.24% on this metric.

Modern Engineering & Projects's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹440 Mil. Modern Engineering & Projects's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹166 Mil. Hence, Modern Engineering & Projects's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 242.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Modern Engineering & Projects's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:539762' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.12   Med: 564.97   Max: 2141.81
Current: 182.94

During the past 13 years, Modern Engineering & Projects's highest Days Payable was 2141.81. The lowest was 62.12. And the median was 564.97.

BOM:539762's Days Payable is ranked better than
80.24% of 1716 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.55 vs BOM:539762: 182.94

Modern Engineering & Projects's Days Payable increased from Dec. 2024 (110.16) to Dec. 2025 (242.20). It may suggest that Modern Engineering & Projects delayed paying its suppliers.


Modern Engineering & Projects Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Modern Engineering & Projects'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.

Modern Engineering & Projects Days Payable Chart

Modern Engineering & Projects Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 2,008.37 62.12 108.29 167.12

Modern Engineering & Projects Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 110.16 157.96 173.19 395.20 242.20

BOM:539762 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Payable Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Modern Engineering & Projects'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.


Modern Engineering & Projects Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Modern Engineering & Projects's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Modern Engineering & Projects's Days Payable falls into.


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Modern Engineering & Projects 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.

Modern Engineering & Projects's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (236.101 + 481.339) / 2 ) / 783.45*365
=358.72 / 783.45*365
=167.12

Modern Engineering & Projects's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (440.054 + 0) / 1 ) / 165.79*365 / 4
=440.054 / 165.79*365 / 4
=242.20

* 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 242.20 mean?
Modern Engineering & Projects (BOM:539762) has a Days Payable of 242.20 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Modern Engineering & Projects and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 564.97. Over the past decade, Modern Engineering & Projects' Days Payable has ranged from 62.12 to 2,141.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Modern Engineering & Projects ranks #339 out of 1716 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Modern Engineering & Projects' Days Payable too high?
Modern Engineering & Projects' current Days Payable of 242.20 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 564.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.12 to a high of 2,141.81. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.55. Modern Engineering & Projects' value of 242.20 is 216.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Modern Engineering & Projects ranks #339 out of 1716 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Modern Engineering & Projects has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Modern Engineering & Projects' Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Modern Engineering & Projects ranks #339 out of 1716 companies for Days Payable. This places Modern Engineering & Projects in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 76.55. Modern Engineering & Projects' value of 242.20 is 216.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Modern Engineering & Projects' own Days Payable has ranged from 62.12 to 2,141.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 564.97 vs. the industry median of 76.55, Modern Engineering & Projects 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.55, based on 1,716 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. Modern Engineering & Projects's current Days Payable of 242.20 is 216.4% 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 Modern Engineering & Projects and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Modern Engineering & Projects's current Days Payable is 242.20, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 564.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Modern Engineering & Projects stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Modern Engineering & Projects (BOM:539762) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹31.03, compared to a current price of ₹28.39 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 242.20, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 564.97 and 216.4% above the Construction industry median of 76.55. Modern Engineering & Projects' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Modern Engineering & Projects (BOM:539762), the current Days Payable is 242.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Modern Engineering & Projects (BOM:539762) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Modern Engineering & Projects stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹28.39 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹31.03. GuruFocus considers Modern Engineering & Projects to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:539762:

  • Days Payable: 242.20 (57% below median its 10-year median of 564.97)
  • GF Value™: ₹31.03 vs. price of ₹28.39 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 216.4% above the Construction median (#339 of 1716)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539762 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Modern Engineering & Projects Business Description

Address Free Press Journal Marg, 103/4, Plot-215, Free Press House, FL-10, Nariman Point, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400021
Modern Engineering & Projects Ltd specializes in executing infrastructure projects, including transportation engineering and civil construction. The company undertakes contract-based projects that span road development, highway expansion, and related civil works in India. It operates in the single segment of Infrastructure and construction. Its revenue is generated from engineering, procurement and construction contracts (EPC).
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