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KVS CastingsBOM:544554 +3.82%19 Days Payable is 61.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 30.08. GuruFocus rates BOM:544554 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, KVS Castings ranks better than 77.54% on this metric.
The historical data trend for KVS Castings'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.
KVS Castings Days Payable Chart
KVS Castings Annual Data
Trend
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Days Payable
42.45
32.92
23.66
26.58
30.08
KVS Castings Semi-Annual Data
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Days Payable
0.00
0.00
0.00
43.54
61.93
BOM:544554 vs ORLY, AZO: Days Payable Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, KVS Castings'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.
KVS Castings Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KVS Castings's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KVS Castings's Days Payable falls into.
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.
KVS Castings's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
KVS Castings (BOM:544554) has a Days Payable of 61.93 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 KVS Castings and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 30.08. Over the past decade, KVS Castings' Days Payable has ranged from 23.66 to 123.86. According to the industry distribution chart, KVS Castings ranks #294 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is KVS Castings' Days Payable too high?
KVS Castings' current Days Payable of 61.93 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 30.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.66 to a high of 123.86. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 66.49. KVS Castings' value of 61.93 is 6.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KVS Castings ranks #294 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KVS Castings has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KVS Castings' Days Payable compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, KVS Castings ranks #294 out of 1309 companies for Days Payable. This places KVS Castings in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 66.49. KVS Castings' value of 61.93 is 6.9% below this benchmark. Historically, KVS Castings' own Days Payable has ranged from 23.66 to 123.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.08 vs. the industry median of 66.49, KVS Castings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 66.49, based on 1,309 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. KVS Castings's current Days Payable of 61.93 is 6.9% 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 KVS Castings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 66.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KVS Castings's current Days Payable is 61.93, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 30.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KVS Castings stock overvalued right now?
KVS Castings (BOM:544554) has a current Days Payable of 61.93. The current Days Payable is 61.93, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 30.08 and 6.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 66.49. KVS Castings' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 KVS Castings (BOM:544554), the current Days Payable is 61.93 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.
KVS Castings Ltd is specialized in quality ferrous castings. It is involved in the manufacturing and production of Cast Iron and Ductile Iron castings. The Company delivers comprehensive casting solutions tailored to meet its customers' needs. From cast iron to stainless steel, it offers a total casting solution under one roof, with a portfolio of more than 150 products, including Suspension Brackets, Brake Drums, Gear Box Housing, Pump Body, Oil Filters and more. The company generates majority of its revenue from Auto components.
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