Archroma PakistanKAR:ARPL -0.60%64 Days Payable is 166.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 832% above its 10-year median of 17.84. GuruFocus rates KAR:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨457.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,556 Chemicals companies, Archroma Pakistan ranks better than 86.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archroma Pakistan's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ARPL'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.13 Med: 17.84 Max: 138
Current: 138
During the past 13 years, Archroma Pakistan's highest Days Payable was 138.00. The lowest was 15.13. And the median was 17.84.
KAR:ARPL's Days Payable is ranked better than 86.31% of 1556
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.915
vs KAR:ARPL: 138.00
Archroma Pakistan's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (140.33) to Mar. 2026 (166.23).
It may suggest that Archroma Pakistandelayed paying its suppliers.
Archroma Pakistan Days Payable Related Terms
Archroma Pakistan Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Archroma Pakistan'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Archroma Pakistan'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.
Archroma Pakistan Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Archroma Pakistan's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archroma Pakistan'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.
Archroma Pakistan's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 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.
Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) has a Days Payable of 166.23 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 Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. This is 832% above median its historical median of 17.84. Over the past decade, Archroma Pakistan's Days Payable has ranged from 15.13 to 138.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #213 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Archroma Pakistan's Days Payable too high?
Archroma Pakistan's current Days Payable of 166.23 is 832% above median its 10-year median of 17.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.13 to a high of 138.00. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.92. Archroma Pakistan's value of 166.23 is 177.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #213 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Archroma Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archroma Pakistan's Days Payable compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Archroma Pakistan ranks #213 out of 1556 companies for Days Payable. This places Archroma Pakistan in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 59.92. Archroma Pakistan's value of 166.23 is 177.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Archroma Pakistan's own Days Payable has ranged from 15.13 to 138.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.84 vs. the industry median of 59.92, Archroma Pakistan 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.92, based on 1,556 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. Archroma Pakistan's current Days Payable of 166.23 is 177.4% 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 Archroma Pakistan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archroma Pakistan's current Days Payable is 166.23, which is 832% above median its own 10-year median of 17.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archroma Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨457.27, compared to a current price of ₨397.57 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 166.23, which is 832% above median its 10-year median of 17.84 and 177.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.92. Archroma Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL), the current Days Payable is 166.23 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨397.57 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨457.27.
GuruFocus considers Archroma Pakistan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ARPL:
Days Payable: 166.23 (832% above median its 10-year median of 17.84)
GF Value™: ₨457.27 vs. price of ₨397.57 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 177.4% above the Chemicals median (#213 of 1556)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ARPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archroma Pakistan Ltd is a Pakistan-based color and specialty chemicals company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals, dyes, and chemicals for textiles, paper, packaging, coatings, and construction. The company provides services for managing whiteness, coloration, and special coatings across all types of paper. The company's key revenue comes from domestic sales.
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