Engro Fertilizers (KAR:EFERT) Days Payable: 9.70 (As of Mar. 2026) — 61% Below Median


KAR:EFERT Engro Fertilizers Ltd KAR:EFERT
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GF Value ₨195.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Engro Fertilizers Days Payable?

Engro Fertilizers KAR:EFERT -0.04% 81 Days Payable is 9.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 25.13. GuruFocus rates KAR:EFERT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨195.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Agriculture companies, Engro Fertilizers ranks worse than 98.37% on this metric.

Engro Fertilizers's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,771 Mil. Engro Fertilizers's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨26,059 Mil. Hence, Engro Fertilizers's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.70.

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

KAR:EFERT' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.23   Med: 25.13   Max: 68.16
Current: 4.49

During the past 13 years, Engro Fertilizers's highest Days Payable was 68.16. The lowest was 3.23. And the median was 25.13.

KAR:EFERT's Days Payable is ranked worse than
98.37% of 246 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 72.7 vs KAR:EFERT: 4.49

Engro Fertilizers's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (7.68) to Mar. 2026 (9.70). It may suggest that Engro Fertilizers delayed paying its suppliers.


Engro Fertilizers Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Engro Fertilizers'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.

Engro Fertilizers Days Payable Chart

Engro Fertilizers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Engro Fertilizers Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAR:EFERT vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Engro Fertilizers'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.


Engro Fertilizers Days Payable vs Agriculture Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Engro Fertilizers's Days Payable falls into.


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Engro Fertilizers 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.

Engro Fertilizers's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1001.679 + 1943.556) / 2 ) / 164577.79*365
=1472.6175 / 164577.79*365
=3.27

Engro Fertilizers'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
=( (1943.556 + 3599.274) / 2 ) / 26058.997*365 / 4
=2771.415 / 26058.997*365 / 4
=9.70

* 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 9.70 mean?
Engro Fertilizers (KAR:EFERT) has a Days Payable of 9.70 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 Engro Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 25.13. Over the past decade, Engro Fertilizers' Days Payable has ranged from 3.23 to 68.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Fertilizers ranks #242 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is Engro Fertilizers' Days Payable too high?
Engro Fertilizers' current Days Payable of 9.70 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 25.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.23 to a high of 68.16. The Agriculture industry median Days Payable is 72.70. Engro Fertilizers' value of 9.70 is 86.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Fertilizers ranks #242 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Engro Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Fertilizers' Days Payable compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Engro Fertilizers ranks #242 out of 246 companies for Days Payable. This places Engro Fertilizers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 72.70. Engro Fertilizers' value of 9.70 is 86.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Engro Fertilizers' own Days Payable has ranged from 3.23 to 68.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.13 vs. the industry median of 72.70, Engro Fertilizers 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Days Payable among Agriculture companies is 72.70, based on 246 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. Engro Fertilizers's current Days Payable of 9.70 is 86.7% 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 Engro Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Payable is 72.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engro Fertilizers's current Days Payable is 9.70, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 25.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Fertilizers (KAR:EFERT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨195.33, compared to a current price of ₨198.95 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 9.70, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 25.13 and 86.7% below the Agriculture industry median of 72.70. Engro Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Engro Fertilizers (KAR:EFERT), the current Days Payable is 9.70 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 Engro Fertilizers (KAR:EFERT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Fertilizers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨198.95 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨195.33. GuruFocus considers Engro Fertilizers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:EFERT:

  • Days Payable: 9.70 (61% below median its 10-year median of 25.13)
  • GF Value™: ₨195.33 vs. price of ₨198.95 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.7% below the Agriculture median (#242 of 246)

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


Engro Fertilizers Business Description

Address HC No-3, Marine Drive, Block 4, 6th Floor, The Harbor Front Building, Scheme Number 5, Clifton, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75600
Engro Fertilizers Ltd is a Pakistan-based company mainly involved in the manufacturing, purchasing, and marketing of fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides and providing logistics services. It segments include: Straight Fertilizers (Engro Urea, Phosphatic Fertilizers); Specialty Fertilizer (Engro Zabardast Urea, Zarkhez grades), and Agri services including site specific recommendations. The company offers different ranges of products under brand names such as Engro Urea, Engro DAP, Engro TSP, Engro Zorawar, Engro Zarkhez, Engro Zarkhez Plus, and Engro Zarkhez Khaas.
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