Fone4 Communications (India) (BOM:543521) Days Payable: 67.65 (As of Mar. 2026) — 64% Below Median

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BOM:543521 Fone4 Communications (India) Ltd BOM:543521
48 GF Score
Price ₹5.26
GF Value ₹2.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Fone4 Communications (India) Days Payable?

Fone4 Communications (India) BOM:543521 48 Days Payable is 67.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 189.88. GuruFocus rates BOM:543521 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,106 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fone4 Communications (India) ranks better than 83.82% on this metric.

Fone4 Communications (India)'s average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹142.7 Mil. Fone4 Communications (India)'s Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹384.9 Mil. Hence, Fone4 Communications (India)'s Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.65.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fone4 Communications (India)'s Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:543521' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 70.35   Med: 189.88   Max: 797.72
Current: 123.46

During the past 8 years, Fone4 Communications (India)'s highest Days Payable was 797.72. The lowest was 70.35. And the median was 189.88.

BOM:543521's Days Payable is ranked better than
83.82% of 1106 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.215 vs BOM:543521: 123.46

Fone4 Communications (India)'s Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (205.02) to Mar. 2026 (67.65). It may suggest that Fone4 Communications (India) accelerated paying its suppliers.


Fone4 Communications (India) Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fone4 Communications (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.

Fone4 Communications (India) Days Payable Chart

Fone4 Communications (India) Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 216.83 105.68 70.35 162.92 146.73

Fone4 Communications (India) Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 63.31 138.25 205.02 220.20 67.65

BOM:543521 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Days Payable Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Fone4 Communications (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.


Fone4 Communications (India) Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fone4 Communications (India)'s Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fone4 Communications (India)'s Days Payable falls into.


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Fone4 Communications (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.

Fone4 Communications (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
=( (272.62 + 159.913) / 2 ) / 537.979*365
=216.2665 / 537.979*365
=146.73

Fone4 Communications (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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (125.414 + 159.913) / 2 ) / 384.888*365 / 2
=142.6635 / 384.888*365 / 2
=67.65

* 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 67.65 mean?
Fone4 Communications (India) (BOM:543521) has a Days Payable of 67.65 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 Fone4 Communications (India) and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 189.88. Over the past decade, Fone4 Communications (India)'s Days Payable has ranged from 70.35 to 797.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Fone4 Communications (India) ranks #179 out of 1106 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Fone4 Communications (India)'s Days Payable too high?
Fone4 Communications (India)'s current Days Payable of 67.65 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 189.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.35 to a high of 797.72. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.22. Fone4 Communications (India)'s value of 67.65 is 32.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fone4 Communications (India) ranks #179 out of 1106 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fone4 Communications (India) has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fone4 Communications (India)'s Days Payable compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fone4 Communications (India) ranks #179 out of 1106 companies for Days Payable. This places Fone4 Communications (India) in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 51.22. Fone4 Communications (India)'s value of 67.65 is 32.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Fone4 Communications (India)'s own Days Payable has ranged from 70.35 to 797.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 189.88 vs. the industry median of 51.22, Fone4 Communications (India) 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.22, based on 1,106 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. Fone4 Communications (India)'s current Days Payable of 67.65 is 32.1% 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 Fone4 Communications (India) and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fone4 Communications (India)'s current Days Payable is 67.65, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 189.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fone4 Communications (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fone4 Communications (India) (BOM:543521) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.09, compared to a current price of ₹5.26 — trading 151.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 67.65, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 189.88 and 32.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.22. Fone4 Communications (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 Fone4 Communications (India) (BOM:543521), the current Days Payable is 67.65 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 Fone4 Communications (India) (BOM:543521) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fone4 Communications (India) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹5.26 is trading 151.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.09. GuruFocus considers Fone4 Communications (India) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:543521:

  • Days Payable: 67.65 (64% below median its 10-year median of 189.88)
  • GF Value™: ₹2.09 vs. price of ₹5.26 (151.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#179 of 1106)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543521 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fone4 Communications (India) Business Description

Address Kuthappady Temple Road, Office No. 45/688 C, 1st Floor, P V Complex, Thammanam P.O, Thammanam, Kochi, Ernakulam, KL, IND, 682032
Fone4 Communications (India) Ltd is engaged in the Multi-Brand Retail Chain dealing in International & Indian Brands of Mobile Handsets, Accessories, and Electronics Items. It distributes products online and offline, such as Mobiles, Tablets, TVs, Laptops, and Accessories from manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Nokia, Redmi, Techno, Karbonn, One Plus, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, HP, Acer, Avita, TCL, Xiaomi, LG, and Sansui.
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