International SteelsKAR:ISL +4.38%81 Days Payable is 19.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 28.84. GuruFocus rates KAR:ISL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨99.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Steel companies, International Steels ranks worse than 67.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Steels's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:ISL'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.4 Med: 28.84 Max: 65.43
Current: 28.34
During the past 13 years, International Steels's highest Days Payable was 65.43. The lowest was 5.40. And the median was 28.84.
KAR:ISL's Days Payable is ranked worse than 67.17% of 597
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 41.39
vs KAR:ISL: 28.34
International Steels's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (41.32) to Mar. 2026 (19.15).
It may suggest that International Steelsaccelerated paying its suppliers.
International Steels Days Payable Related Terms
International Steels Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Steels'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 Steel subindustry, International Steels'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.
International Steels Days Payable vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, International Steels's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Steels'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.
International Steels's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
International Steels (KAR:ISL) has a Days Payable of 19.15 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 International Steels and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 28.84. Over the past decade, International Steels' Days Payable has ranged from 5.40 to 65.43. According to the industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #401 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is International Steels' Days Payable too high?
International Steels' current Days Payable of 19.15 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 28.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.40 to a high of 65.43. The Steel industry median Days Payable is 41.39. International Steels' value of 19.15 is 53.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Steels ranks #401 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Steels has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Steels' Days Payable compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, International Steels ranks #401 out of 597 companies for Days Payable. This places International Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 41.39. International Steels' value of 19.15 is 53.7% below this benchmark. Historically, International Steels' own Days Payable has ranged from 5.40 to 65.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.84 vs. the industry median of 41.39, International Steels 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 a Steel company?
The median Days Payable among Steel companies is 41.39, based on 597 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. International Steels's current Days Payable of 19.15 is 53.7% 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 International Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Payable is 41.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Steels's current Days Payable is 19.15, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 28.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels (KAR:ISL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨99.93, compared to a current price of ₨98.37 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 19.15, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 28.84 and 53.7% below the Steel industry median of 41.39. International Steels' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL), the current Days Payable is 19.15 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨98.37 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨99.93.
GuruFocus considers International Steels to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ISL:
Days Payable: 19.15 (34% below median its 10-year median of 28.84)
GF Value™: ₨99.93 vs. price of ₨98.37 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% below the Steel median (#401 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ISL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Steels Ltd manufactures steel products. The company produces cold rolled, galvanized, and colour coated steel coils and sheets. The company serves industries like construction, appliances, automotive, agricultural implements, and packaging. Geographically, it caters to both domestic and international markets, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from domestic sales.
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