Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) Days Payable: 912.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median

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DHA:DESCO Dhaka Electric Supply Co Ltd DHA:DESCO
65 GF Score
Price BDT23.00
GF Value BDT31.12
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Dhaka Electric Supply Co Days Payable?

Dhaka Electric Supply Co DHA:DESCO 65 Days Payable is 912.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1,091.77. GuruFocus rates DHA:DESCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT31.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 478 Utilities - Regulated companies, Dhaka Electric Supply Co ranks better than 98.12% on this metric.

Dhaka Electric Supply Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT9,597 Mil. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT959 Mil. Hence, Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 912.86.

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

DHA:DESCO' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.2   Med: 1091.77   Max: 1649.8
Current: 1153.46

During the past 13 years, Dhaka Electric Supply Co's highest Days Payable was 1649.80. The lowest was 69.20. And the median was 1091.77.

DHA:DESCO's Days Payable is ranked better than
98.12% of 478 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 69.46 vs DHA:DESCO: 1153.46

Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (895.11) to Mar. 2026 (912.86). It may suggest that Dhaka Electric Supply Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Dhaka Electric Supply Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dhaka Electric Supply 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.

Dhaka Electric Supply Co Days Payable Chart

Dhaka Electric Supply Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,085.74 1,097.79 1,077.21 1,375.49 1,343.30

Dhaka Electric Supply Co 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 895.11 2,029.44 1,168.71 1,044.95 912.86

DHA:DESCO vs NEE, SO, DUK: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Dhaka Electric Supply 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.


Dhaka Electric Supply Co Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Dhaka Electric Supply 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.

Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (13066.625 + 12968.129) / 2 ) / 3537.062*365
=13017.377 / 3537.062*365
=1,343.30

Dhaka Electric Supply Co'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
=( (9548.297 + 9645.457) / 2 ) / 959.308*365 / 4
=9596.877 / 959.308*365 / 4
=912.86

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 912.86 mean?
Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) has a Days Payable of 912.86 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 Dhaka Electric Supply Co and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1,091.77. Over the past decade, Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Days Payable has ranged from 69.20 to 1,649.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Dhaka Electric Supply Co ranks #9 out of 478 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Days Payable too high?
Dhaka Electric Supply Co's current Days Payable of 912.86 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1,091.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.20 to a high of 1,649.80. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 69.46. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's value of 912.86 is 1214.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dhaka Electric Supply Co ranks #9 out of 478 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dhaka Electric Supply Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dhaka Electric Supply Co's Days Payable compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Dhaka Electric Supply Co ranks #9 out of 478 companies for Days Payable. This places Dhaka Electric Supply Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 69.46. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's value of 912.86 is 1214.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Dhaka Electric Supply Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 69.20 to 1,649.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1,091.77 vs. the industry median of 69.46, Dhaka Electric Supply 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 69.46, based on 478 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. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's current Days Payable of 912.86 is 1214.2% 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 Dhaka Electric Supply Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 69.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's current Days Payable is 912.86, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1,091.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dhaka Electric Supply Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT31.12, compared to a current price of BDT23.00 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 912.86, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1,091.77 and 1214.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 69.46. Dhaka Electric Supply Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO), the current Days Payable is 912.86 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 Dhaka Electric Supply Co (DHA:DESCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dhaka Electric Supply Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT23.00 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT31.12. GuruFocus considers Dhaka Electric Supply Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:DESCO:

  • Days Payable: 912.86 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1,091.77)
  • GF Value™: BDT31.12 vs. price of BDT23.00 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1214.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#9 of 478)

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


Dhaka Electric Supply Co Business Description

Address 22-B Faruk Sarani, Nikunja-2, Khilkhet, Dhaka, BGD, 1229
Dhaka Electric Supply Co Ltd is a Bangladesh-based company engaged in the distribution of electricity. The firm provides electricity in various types of connections such as 230-volt single Phase, 400-volt three phases, 11 Kilo Volt Medium Tension, pre-paid connections, and post-paid connections. It also provides services that include transformer rental, electric line, and substation-related services, customer solar panel inspection, and tariff change service.
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