Paradeep Phosphates (BOM:543530) Days Payable: 83.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Above Median

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BOM:543530 Paradeep Phosphates Ltd BOM:543530
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Price ₹140.10
GF Value ₹229.49
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What is Paradeep Phosphates Days Payable?

Paradeep Phosphates BOM:543530 -0.92% 90 Days Payable is 83.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 75.62. GuruFocus rates BOM:543530 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹229.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Paradeep Phosphates ranks better than 53.47% on this metric.

Paradeep Phosphates's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹30,845 Mil. Paradeep Phosphates's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹33,830 Mil. Hence, Paradeep Phosphates's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 83.20.

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

BOM:543530' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.87   Med: 75.62   Max: 91.65
Current: 77.51

During the past 8 years, Paradeep Phosphates's highest Days Payable was 91.65. The lowest was 53.87. And the median was 75.62.

BOM:543530's Days Payable is ranked better than
53.47% of 245 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 72.56 vs BOM:543530: 77.51

Paradeep Phosphates's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (63.99) to Mar. 2026 (83.20). It may suggest that Paradeep Phosphates delayed paying its suppliers.


Paradeep Phosphates Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paradeep Phosphates'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.

Paradeep Phosphates Days Payable Chart

Paradeep Phosphates Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 91.65 70.80 67.53 53.87 57.84

Paradeep Phosphates Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 63.99 68.73 85.31 101.80 83.20

BOM:543530 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Paradeep Phosphates'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.


Paradeep Phosphates Days Payable vs Agriculture Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Paradeep Phosphates's Days Payable falls into.


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Paradeep Phosphates 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.

Paradeep Phosphates'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
=( (20282.52 + 30844.8) / 2 ) / 161325.8*365
=25563.66 / 161325.8*365
=57.84

Paradeep Phosphates'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 + 30844.8) / 1 ) / 33830.3*365 / 4
=30844.8 / 33830.3*365 / 4
=83.20

* 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 83.20 mean?
Paradeep Phosphates (BOM:543530) has a Days Payable of 83.20 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 Paradeep Phosphates and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 75.62. Over the past decade, Paradeep Phosphates' Days Payable has ranged from 53.87 to 91.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Paradeep Phosphates ranks #114 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Paradeep Phosphates' Days Payable too high?
Paradeep Phosphates' current Days Payable of 83.20 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 75.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.87 to a high of 91.65. The Agriculture industry median Days Payable is 72.56. Paradeep Phosphates' value of 83.20 is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paradeep Phosphates ranks #114 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Paradeep Phosphates has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paradeep Phosphates' Days Payable compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Paradeep Phosphates ranks #114 out of 245 companies for Days Payable. This puts Paradeep Phosphates in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 72.56. Paradeep Phosphates' value of 83.20 is 14.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Paradeep Phosphates' own Days Payable has ranged from 53.87 to 91.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.62 vs. the industry median of 72.56, Paradeep Phosphates 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 72.56, 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. Paradeep Phosphates's current Days Payable of 83.20 is 14.7% 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 Paradeep Phosphates and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Payable is 72.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paradeep Phosphates's current Days Payable is 83.20, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 75.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paradeep Phosphates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paradeep Phosphates (BOM:543530) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹229.49, compared to a current price of ₹140.10 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 83.20, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 75.62 and 14.7% above the Agriculture industry median of 72.56. Paradeep Phosphates' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Paradeep Phosphates (BOM:543530), the current Days Payable is 83.20 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 Paradeep Phosphates (BOM:543530) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paradeep Phosphates stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹140.10 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹229.49. GuruFocus considers Paradeep Phosphates to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:543530:

  • Days Payable: 83.20 (10% above median its 10-year median of 75.62)
  • GF Value™: ₹229.49 vs. price of ₹140.10 (39% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.7% above the Agriculture median (#114 of 245)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Paradeep Phosphates Business Description

Other Exchanges PARADEEP:India
Address Union Street, Off Cubbon Road, No. 28, 3rd Floor, Adventz Centre, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560001
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd is a producer of phosphatic fertilizers. Its portfolio spans a broad range of NPK grades, DAP, Urea, and MOP, along with other solutions such as nano fertilisers and crop-specific formulations, supporting sustainable, efficient, and high-yield farming practices. The products are marketed under brands such as Jai Kisaan and Navratna. In addition, the company also offers gypsum, HFSA, sulphuric acid, and ammonia as part of its industrial offerings. Its business activity falls within a single operating segment, Fertilizers and Other Trading Materials.
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