The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123) Days Payable: 206.64 (As of Jun. 2026) — 144% Above Median

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BOM:542123 The Phosphate Co Ltd BOM:542123
71 GF Score
Price ₹137.80
GF Value ₹179.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is The Phosphate Co Days Payable?

The Phosphate Co BOM:542123 -1.18% 71 Days Payable is 206.64 as of Jun. 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 84.78. GuruFocus rates BOM:542123 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹179.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, The Phosphate Co ranks better than 62.45% on this metric.

The Phosphate Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹302 Mil. The Phosphate Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹133 Mil. Hence, The Phosphate Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 206.64.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Phosphate Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:542123' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.89   Med: 84.78   Max: 121.25
Current: 94.53

During the past 13 years, The Phosphate Co's highest Days Payable was 121.25. The lowest was 41.89. And the median was 84.78.

BOM:542123's Days Payable is ranked better than
62.45% of 245 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 72.26 vs BOM:542123: 94.53

The Phosphate Co's Days Payable increased from Jun. 2025 (159.69) to Jun. 2026 (206.64). It may suggest that The Phosphate Co delayed paying its suppliers.


The Phosphate Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Phosphate Co'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.

The Phosphate Co Days Payable Chart

The Phosphate Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 41.89 42.84 57.31 48.10 76.98

The Phosphate Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BOM:542123 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, The Phosphate Co'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.


The Phosphate Co Days Payable vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, The Phosphate Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Phosphate Co's Days Payable falls into.


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The Phosphate Co 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.

The Phosphate Co'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
=( (119.901 + 301.692) / 2 ) / 999.516*365
=210.7965 / 999.516*365
=76.98

The Phosphate Co's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (301.692 + 0) / 1 ) / 133.226*365 / 4
=301.692 / 133.226*365 / 4
=206.64

* 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 206.64 mean?
The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123) has a Days Payable of 206.64 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on The Phosphate Co and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 84.78. Over the past decade, The Phosphate Co's Days Payable has ranged from 41.89 to 121.25. According to the industry distribution chart, The Phosphate Co ranks #92 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is The Phosphate Co's Days Payable too high?
The Phosphate Co's current Days Payable of 206.64 is 144% above median its 10-year median of 84.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.89 to a high of 121.25. The Agriculture industry median Days Payable is 72.26. The Phosphate Co's value of 206.64 is 186% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Phosphate Co ranks #92 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Phosphate Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Phosphate Co's Days Payable compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, The Phosphate Co ranks #92 out of 245 companies for Days Payable. This puts The Phosphate Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 72.26. The Phosphate Co's value of 206.64 is 186% above this benchmark. Historically, The Phosphate Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 41.89 to 121.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.78 vs. the industry median of 72.26, The Phosphate Co 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Days Payable among Agriculture companies is 72.26, based on 245 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. The Phosphate Co's current Days Payable of 206.64 is 186% 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 The Phosphate Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Payable is 72.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Phosphate Co's current Days Payable is 206.64, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 84.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Phosphate Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹179.35, compared to a current price of ₹137.80 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 206.64, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 84.78 and 186% above the Agriculture industry median of 72.26. The Phosphate Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123), the current Days Payable is 206.64 as of Jun. 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 The Phosphate Co (BOM:542123) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Phosphate Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹137.80 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹179.35. GuruFocus considers The Phosphate Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:542123:

  • Days Payable: 206.64 (144% above median its 10-year median of 84.78)
  • GF Value™: ₹179.35 vs. price of ₹137.80 (23.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 186% above the Agriculture median (#92 of 245)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:542123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Phosphate Co Business Description

Address 14, Netaji Subhas Road, 3rd Floor, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700001
The Phosphate Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and trading of farm inputs comprising of fertilizer, crop protection, specialty nutrients, acids and organic compost. The company is also engaged in the trading of acid. Its manufacturing unit is located at Rishra, West Bengal.
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