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SRU SteelsBOM:540914 -0.62%54 Days Payable is 1,126.05 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3231% above its 10-year median of 33.81. GuruFocus rates BOM:540914 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 598 Steel companies, SRU Steels ranks better than 50.5% on this metric.
SRU Steels's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹136.9 Mil. SRU Steels's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₹11.1 Mil.
Hence, SRU Steels's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,126.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for SRU Steels's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540914'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.68 Med: 33.81 Max: 78.52
Current: 41.53
During the past 13 years, SRU Steels's highest Days Payable was 78.52. The lowest was 6.68. And the median was 33.81.
BOM:540914's Days Payable is ranked better than 50.5% of 598
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 41.37
vs BOM:540914: 41.53
SRU Steels's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (-0.08) to Dec. 2025 (1,126.05).
It may suggest that SRU Steelsdelayed paying its suppliers.
SRU Steels Days Payable Related Terms
SRU Steels Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SRU Steels'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.
BOM:540914 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Payable Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, SRU Steels'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.
SRU Steels Days Payable vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SRU Steels's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SRU Steels'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.
SRU Steels's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 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.
SRU Steels (BOM:540914) has a Days Payable of 1,126.05 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 SRU Steels and its competitors. This is 3231% above median its historical median of 33.81. Over the past decade, SRU Steels' Days Payable has ranged from 6.68 to 78.52. According to the industry distribution chart, SRU Steels ranks #296 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is SRU Steels' Days Payable too high?
SRU Steels' current Days Payable of 1,126.05 is 3231% above median its 10-year median of 33.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.68 to a high of 78.52. The Steel industry median Days Payable is 41.37. SRU Steels' value of 1,126.05 is 2621.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SRU Steels ranks #296 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SRU Steels has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SRU Steels' Days Payable compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SRU Steels ranks #296 out of 598 companies for Days Payable. This puts SRU Steels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 41.37. SRU Steels' value of 1,126.05 is 2621.9% above this benchmark. Historically, SRU Steels' own Days Payable has ranged from 6.68 to 78.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.81 vs. the industry median of 41.37, SRU Steels 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 Steel company?
The median Days Payable among Steel companies is 41.37, based on 598 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. SRU Steels's current Days Payable of 1,126.05 is 2621.9% 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 SRU Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Payable is 41.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SRU Steels's current Days Payable is 1,126.05, which is 3231% above median its own 10-year median of 33.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SRU Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRU Steels (BOM:540914) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.94, compared to a current price of ₹1.59 — trading 73.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 1,126.05, which is 3231% above median its 10-year median of 33.81 and 2621.9% above the Steel industry median of 41.37. SRU Steels' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 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 SRU Steels (BOM:540914), the current Days Payable is 1,126.05 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 SRU Steels (BOM:540914) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRU Steels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1.59 is trading 73.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.94.
GuruFocus considers SRU Steels to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540914:
Days Payable: 1,126.05 (3231% above median its 10-year median of 33.81)
GF Value™: ₹5.94 vs. price of ₹1.59 (73.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2621.9% above the Steel median (#296 of 598)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SRU Steels Ltd is an India-based company engaged in trading in various types of Iron and Steel. It offers Stainless Steel products such as Coils, Sheets, and other types of steel. Geographically, it operates in India. The company is also engaged in the sale of steel products on a commission basis.
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