Engro Polymer & ChemicalsKAR:EPCL -0.64%52 Days Payable is 92.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 156% above its 10-year median of 36.34. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPCL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨46.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,556 Chemicals companies, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks better than 75.77% on this metric.
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KAR:EPCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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 Polymer & Chemicals Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Days Payable falls into.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals 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 Polymer & Chemicals's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a Days Payable of 92.99 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 Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. This is 156% above median its historical median of 36.34. Over the past decade, Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Days Payable has ranged from 20.31 to 108.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #377 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Days Payable too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current Days Payable of 92.99 is 156% above median its 10-year median of 36.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.31 to a high of 108.76. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.92. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' value of 92.99 is 55.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #377 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #377 out of 1556 companies for Days Payable. This places Engro Polymer & Chemicals in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 59.92. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' value of 92.99 is 55.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Engro Polymer & Chemicals' own Days Payable has ranged from 20.31 to 108.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.34 vs. the industry median of 59.92, Engro Polymer & Chemicals 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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Days Payable of 92.99 is 55.2% 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals 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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Days Payable is 92.99, which is 156% above median its own 10-year median of 36.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.26, compared to a current price of ₨34.10 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 92.99, which is 156% above median its 10-year median of 36.34 and 55.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.92. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current Days Payable is 92.99 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 Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨34.10 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.26.
GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:
Days Payable: 92.99 (156% above median its 10-year median of 36.34)
GF Value™: ₨46.26 vs. price of ₨34.10 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.2% above the Chemicals median (#377 of 1556)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
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