Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) Days Payable: 93.91 (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Above Median

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KAR:GWLC Gharibwal Cement Ltd KAR:GWLC
91 GF Score
Price ₨48.75
GF Value ₨42.91
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gharibwal Cement Days Payable?

Gharibwal Cement KAR:GWLC +1.50% 91 Days Payable is 93.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 66.19. GuruFocus rates KAR:GWLC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨42.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Gharibwal Cement ranks better than 54.68% on this metric.

Gharibwal Cement's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨4,557 Mil. Gharibwal Cement's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨4,428 Mil. Hence, Gharibwal Cement's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 93.91.

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

KAR:GWLC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.18   Med: 66.19   Max: 91.02
Current: 77.82

During the past 13 years, Gharibwal Cement's highest Days Payable was 91.02. The lowest was 28.18. And the median was 66.19.

KAR:GWLC's Days Payable is ranked better than
54.68% of 395 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 69.78 vs KAR:GWLC: 77.82

Gharibwal Cement's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (85.59) to Mar. 2026 (93.91). It may suggest that Gharibwal Cement delayed paying its suppliers.


Gharibwal Cement Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gharibwal Cement'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.

Gharibwal Cement Days Payable Chart

Gharibwal Cement Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Payable
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Gharibwal Cement 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:GWLC vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Payable Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Gharibwal Cement'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.


Gharibwal Cement Days Payable vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Gharibwal Cement's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gharibwal Cement's Days Payable falls into.


KAR:GWLC
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Gharibwal Cement 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.

Gharibwal Cement'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
=( (1367.322 + 968.78) / 2 ) / 15034.236*365
=1168.051 / 15034.236*365
=28.36

Gharibwal Cement'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
=( (4631.793 + 4482.809) / 2 ) / 4428.394*365 / 4
=4557.301 / 4428.394*365 / 4
=93.91

* 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 93.91 mean?
Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) has a Days Payable of 93.91 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 Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 66.19. Over the past decade, Gharibwal Cement's Days Payable has ranged from 28.18 to 91.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #179 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Gharibwal Cement's Days Payable too high?
Gharibwal Cement's current Days Payable of 93.91 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 66.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.18 to a high of 91.02. The Building Materials industry median Days Payable is 69.78. Gharibwal Cement's value of 93.91 is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #179 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gharibwal Cement has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gharibwal Cement's Days Payable compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Gharibwal Cement ranks #179 out of 395 companies for Days Payable. This puts Gharibwal Cement in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 69.78. Gharibwal Cement's value of 93.91 is 34.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Gharibwal Cement's own Days Payable has ranged from 28.18 to 91.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.19 vs. the industry median of 69.78, Gharibwal Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Payable among Building Materials companies is 69.78, based on 395 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. Gharibwal Cement's current Days Payable of 93.91 is 34.6% 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 Gharibwal Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Payable is 69.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gharibwal Cement's current Days Payable is 93.91, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 66.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gharibwal Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨42.91, compared to a current price of ₨48.75 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 93.91, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 66.19 and 34.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 69.78. Gharibwal Cement's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC), the current Days Payable is 93.91 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨48.75 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨42.91. GuruFocus considers Gharibwal Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:GWLC:

  • Days Payable: 93.91 (42% above median its 10-year median of 66.19)
  • GF Value™: ₨42.91 vs. price of ₨48.75 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.6% above the Building Materials median (#179 of 395)

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


Gharibwal Cement Business Description

Address 27 H-Block, College Road, Gulberg-II, 1st Floor, Pace Tower, Lahore, PB, PAK
Gharibwal Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement. The firm offers Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) that is used in all general constructions, especially in prominent projects where cement is needed to meet strict quality requirements.
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