Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) Days Payable: 154.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median

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What is Popular Foundations Days Payable?

Popular Foundations BOM:544259 -2.60% 35 Days Payable is 154.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 139.07. GuruFocus rates BOM:544259 with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Popular Foundations ranks better than 70.33% on this metric.

Popular Foundations's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹188.4 Mil. Popular Foundations's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹223.0 Mil. Hence, Popular Foundations's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 154.19.

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

BOM:544259' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 90.68   Med: 139.07   Max: 251.29
Current: 126.92

During the past 6 years, Popular Foundations's highest Days Payable was 251.29. The lowest was 90.68. And the median was 139.07.

BOM:544259's Days Payable is ranked better than
70.33% of 1719 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.33 vs BOM:544259: 126.92

Popular Foundations's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (108.90) to Mar. 2026 (154.19). It may suggest that Popular Foundations delayed paying its suppliers.


Popular Foundations Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Popular Foundations'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.

Popular Foundations Days Payable Chart

Popular Foundations Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 157.84 90.68 129.06 138.74 139.39

Popular Foundations Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 126.87 210.49 108.90 94.25 154.19

BOM:544259 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Payable Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Popular Foundations'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.


Popular Foundations Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Popular Foundations's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Popular Foundations's Days Payable falls into.


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Popular Foundations 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.

Popular Foundations'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
=( (150.646 + 235.577) / 2 ) / 505.681*365
=193.1115 / 505.681*365
=139.39

Popular Foundations'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
=( (141.296 + 235.577) / 2 ) / 223.039*365 / 2
=188.4365 / 223.039*365 / 2
=154.19

* 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 154.19 mean?
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a Days Payable of 154.19 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 Popular Foundations and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 139.07. Over the past decade, Popular Foundations' Days Payable has ranged from 90.68 to 251.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #510 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Popular Foundations' Days Payable too high?
Popular Foundations' current Days Payable of 154.19 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 139.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.68 to a high of 251.29. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.33. Popular Foundations' value of 154.19 is 102% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #510 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Popular Foundations has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Popular Foundations' Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Popular Foundations ranks #510 out of 1719 companies for Days Payable. This puts Popular Foundations in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 76.33. Popular Foundations' value of 154.19 is 102% above this benchmark. Historically, Popular Foundations' own Days Payable has ranged from 90.68 to 251.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 139.07 vs. the industry median of 76.33, Popular Foundations 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.33, based on 1,719 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. Popular Foundations's current Days Payable of 154.19 is 102% 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 Popular Foundations and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Popular Foundations's current Days Payable is 154.19, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 139.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Popular Foundations stock overvalued right now?
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a current Days Payable of 154.19. The current Days Payable is 154.19, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 139.07 and 102% above the Construction industry median of 76.33. Popular Foundations' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 10 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 Popular Foundations (BOM:544259), the current Days Payable is 154.19 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.

Popular Foundations Business Description

Address New No. 32/1, 32/2, Old No. 9/1, 9/2, Kamatchi Apartment, 10th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai, TN, IND, 600083
Popular Foundations Ltd is a company engaged in engineering and construction activities, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions within the construction sector. The company is recognized for its expertise in handling a diverse range of projects, including commercial buildings, hotels, factories, art centres, residential buildings, and educational institutions. It is committed to delivering quality construction services that meet the specific needs of its clients across various industries.
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