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Chothani FoodsBOM:540681 55 Days Payable is 197.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 157.72. GuruFocus rates BOM:540681 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,893 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chothani Foods ranks better than 93.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chothani Foods's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540681'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.98 Med: 157.72 Max: 279.51
Current: 186.97
During the past 13 years, Chothani Foods's highest Days Payable was 279.51. The lowest was 32.98. And the median was 157.72.
BOM:540681's Days Payable is ranked better than 93.24% of 1893
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 43.93
vs BOM:540681: 186.97
Chothani Foods's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (116.71) to Mar. 2026 (197.47).
It may suggest that Chothani Foodsdelayed paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for Chothani Foods'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chothani Foods'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.
Chothani Foods Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chothani Foods's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chothani Foods's Days Payable falls into.
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.
Chothani Foods's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) has a Days Payable of 197.47 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 Chothani Foods and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 157.72. Over the past decade, Chothani Foods' Days Payable has ranged from 32.98 to 279.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #128 out of 1893 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Chothani Foods' Days Payable too high?
Chothani Foods' current Days Payable of 197.47 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 157.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.98 to a high of 279.51. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 43.93. Chothani Foods' value of 197.47 is 349.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #128 out of 1893 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chothani Foods has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chothani Foods' Days Payable compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chothani Foods ranks #128 out of 1893 companies for Days Payable. This places Chothani Foods in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 43.93. Chothani Foods' value of 197.47 is 349.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Chothani Foods' own Days Payable has ranged from 32.98 to 279.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 157.72 vs. the industry median of 43.93, Chothani Foods 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 43.93, based on 1,893 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. Chothani Foods's current Days Payable of 197.47 is 349.5% 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 Chothani Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 43.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chothani Foods's current Days Payable is 197.47, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 157.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chothani Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.43, compared to a current price of ₹8.30 — trading 49.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 197.47, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 157.72 and 349.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 43.93. Chothani Foods' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681), the current Days Payable is 197.47 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 Chothani Foods (BOM:540681) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chothani Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.30 is trading 49.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.43.
GuruFocus considers Chothani Foods to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540681:
Days Payable: 197.47 (25% above median its 10-year median of 157.72)
GF Value™: ₹16.43 vs. price of ₹8.30 (49.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 349.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#128 of 1893)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540681 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chothani Foods Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and supplying different types of spices. The company has two brands APPU MASALA and GAYATRI MASALA. With more than 30 types of Spices and Masalas like Pav Bhaji Masala, Chaat Masala, Tea Masala, Garam Masala, Sambhar Masala, Punjabi Chole Masala, Biryani and Pulav Masala, Kitchen King Masala and various Powders like Red Chilli Powder, Jeera Powder, White Pepper Powder, Turmeric Powder, etc.
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