Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) (BOM:540956) Days Payable: 9.76 (As of Mar. 2026) — 51% Below Median

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BOM:540956 Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd BOM:540956
92 GF Score
Price ₹24.75
GF Value ₹35.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Days Payable?

Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) BOM:540956 +0.90% 92 Days Payable is 9.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 19.72. GuruFocus rates BOM:540956 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹35.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,443 Hardware companies, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) ranks worse than 98.49% on this metric.

Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹164 Mil. Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,535 Mil. Hence, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.76.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:540956' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.63   Med: 19.72   Max: 43.93
Current: 9.63

During the past 13 years, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s highest Days Payable was 43.93. The lowest was 9.63. And the median was 19.72.

BOM:540956's Days Payable is ranked worse than
98.49% of 2443 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 69.89 vs BOM:540956: 9.63

Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (12.41) to Mar. 2026 (9.76). It may suggest that Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) accelerated paying its suppliers.


Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Days Payable Related Terms


Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'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.

Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Days Payable Chart

Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) 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:540956 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Days Payable Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'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.


Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Days Payable vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s Days Payable falls into.


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Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) 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.

Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'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
=( (126.014 + 164.215) / 2 ) / 5318.616*365
=145.1145 / 5318.616*365
=9.96

Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'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 + 164.215) / 1 ) / 1535.319*365 / 4
=164.215 / 1535.319*365 / 4
=9.76

* 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 9.76 mean?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) (BOM:540956) has a Days Payable of 9.76 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 Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 19.72. Over the past decade, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s Days Payable has ranged from 9.63 to 43.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) ranks #2406 out of 2443 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s Days Payable too high?
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s current Days Payable of 9.76 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 19.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.63 to a high of 43.93. The Hardware industry median Days Payable is 69.89. Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s value of 9.76 is 86% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) ranks #2406 out of 2443 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s Days Payable compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) ranks #2406 out of 2443 companies for Days Payable. This places Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 69.89. Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s value of 9.76 is 86% below this benchmark. Historically, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s own Days Payable has ranged from 9.63 to 43.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.72 vs. the industry median of 69.89, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) 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 a Hardware company?
The median Days Payable among Hardware companies is 69.89, based on 2,443 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. Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s current Days Payable of 9.76 is 86% 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 Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Payable is 69.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s current Days Payable is 9.76, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 19.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) (BOM:540956) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹35.00, compared to a current price of ₹24.75 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 9.76, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 19.72 and 86% below the Hardware industry median of 69.89. Bhatia Communications & Retail (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) (BOM:540956), the current Days Payable is 9.76 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 Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) (BOM:540956) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹24.75 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹35.00. GuruFocus considers Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:540956:

  • Days Payable: 9.76 (51% below median its 10-year median of 19.72)
  • GF Value™: ₹35.00 vs. price of ₹24.75 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 86% below the Hardware median (#2406 of 2443)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:540956 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Business Description

Address Ring Road, 132, Dr. Ambedkar Shopping Centre, Surat, GJ, IND, 395002
Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd is the distributor of mobile handsets and accessories. The firm is engaged in the retail and wholesale distribution of mobile handsets, tablets, data cards and mobile accessories through retail and franchised stores. It is a growth-oriented company selling multi-product brands that also operates under stores and sells electronic appliances such as television, refrigerators, air conditioners, coolers, washing machines, and microwaves. Bhatia Communications markets and sells its product under the brands: Apple iPhone, Samsung, OPPO, VIVO, etc. Substantial revenue accrues from owned retail stores. It also offers technical expertise and guide to customers to buy the right product as per their needs.
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