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Galaxy SurfactantsBOM:540935 -0.01%85 Days Payable is 60.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 60.58. GuruFocus rates BOM:540935 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹3,312.55 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Chemicals companies, Galaxy Surfactants ranks better than 51.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Galaxy Surfactants's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:540935'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.87 Med: 60.58 Max: 66.81
Current: 60.96
During the past 13 years, Galaxy Surfactants's highest Days Payable was 66.81. The lowest was 52.87. And the median was 60.58.
BOM:540935's Days Payable is ranked better than 51.16% of 1554
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.565
vs BOM:540935: 60.96
Galaxy Surfactants's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (69.98) to Mar. 2026 (60.91).
It may suggest that Galaxy Surfactantsaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Galaxy Surfactants Days Payable Related Terms
Galaxy Surfactants Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galaxy Surfactants'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:540935 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Galaxy Surfactants'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.
Galaxy Surfactants Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Galaxy Surfactants's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galaxy Surfactants'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.
Galaxy Surfactants'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.
Galaxy Surfactants (BOM:540935) has a Days Payable of 60.91 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 Galaxy Surfactants and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.58. Over the past decade, Galaxy Surfactants' Days Payable has ranged from 52.87 to 66.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Galaxy Surfactants ranks #759 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Galaxy Surfactants' Days Payable too high?
Galaxy Surfactants' current Days Payable of 60.91 is near median its 10-year median of 60.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.87 to a high of 66.81. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Galaxy Surfactants' value of 60.91 is 2.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galaxy Surfactants ranks #759 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Galaxy Surfactants has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galaxy Surfactants' Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Galaxy Surfactants ranks #759 out of 1554 companies for Days Payable. This puts Galaxy Surfactants in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Galaxy Surfactants' value of 60.91 is 2.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Galaxy Surfactants' own Days Payable has ranged from 52.87 to 66.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.58 vs. the industry median of 59.57, Galaxy Surfactants 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.57, based on 1,554 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. Galaxy Surfactants's current Days Payable of 60.91 is 2.3% 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 Galaxy Surfactants and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galaxy Surfactants's current Days Payable is 60.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galaxy Surfactants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galaxy Surfactants (BOM:540935) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3,312.55, compared to a current price of ₹1,933.95 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 60.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.58 and 2.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.57. Galaxy Surfactants' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Galaxy Surfactants (BOM:540935), the current Days Payable is 60.91 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 Galaxy Surfactants (BOM:540935) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galaxy Surfactants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,933.95 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3,312.55.
GuruFocus considers Galaxy Surfactants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:540935:
Days Payable: 60.91 (near median its 10-year median of 60.58)
GF Value™: ₹3,312.55 vs. price of ₹1,933.95 (41.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% above the Chemicals median (#759 of 1554)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540935 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galaxy Surfactants Ltd is an India-based company that engages in the manufacture and marketing of specialty chemicals for the home and personal care industry. It offers a wide range of specialty chemicals which include surfactants, mild surfactants, rheology modifiers, pearlizing agents, conditioning agents, proteins, and quats for personal care. It has one segment which is the home and personal care ingredients. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in India and also has an overseas presence.
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