Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) Days Payable: 91.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 140% Above Median


KAR:PABC Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd KAR:PABC
96 GF Score
Price ₨111.76
GF Value ₨95.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Days Payable?

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans KAR:PABC -0.70% 96 Days Payable is 91.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 38.03. GuruFocus rates KAR:PABC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨95.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 380 Packaging & Containers companies, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks better than 83.68% on this metric.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,406 Mil. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,408 Mil. Hence, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 91.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:PABC' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.01   Med: 38.03   Max: 108.97
Current: 108.97

During the past 8 years, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's highest Days Payable was 108.97. The lowest was 25.01. And the median was 38.03.

KAR:PABC's Days Payable is ranked better than
83.68% of 380 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 57.4 vs KAR:PABC: 108.97

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (105.24) to Mar. 2026 (91.17). It may suggest that Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans accelerated paying its suppliers.


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Days Payable Related Terms


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Days Payable Chart

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 34.18 38.12 38.34 30.17 25.01

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 105.24 100.58 104.96 144.17 91.17

KAR:PABC vs SW, PKG, IP: Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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.


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Days Payable vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's Days Payable falls into.


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Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans 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.

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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
=( (1308.288 + 906.128) / 2 ) / 16157.99*365
=1107.208 / 16157.99*365
=25.01

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans'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
=( (906.128 + 3904.935) / 2 ) / 2407.566*365 / 4
=2405.5315 / 2407.566*365 / 4
=91.17

* 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 91.17 mean?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) has a Days Payable of 91.17 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 38.03. Over the past decade, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Days Payable has ranged from 25.01 to 108.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #62 out of 380 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Days Payable too high?
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' current Days Payable of 91.17 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 38.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.01 to a high of 108.97. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Payable is 57.40. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 91.17 is 58.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #62 out of 380 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' Days Payable compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans ranks #62 out of 380 companies for Days Payable. This places Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 57.40. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' value of 91.17 is 58.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' own Days Payable has ranged from 25.01 to 108.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.03 vs. the industry median of 57.40, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Payable among Packaging & Containers companies is 57.40, based on 380 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. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Days Payable of 91.17 is 58.8% 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Payable is 57.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans's current Days Payable is 91.17, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 38.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨95.64, compared to a current price of ₨111.76 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 91.17, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 38.03 and 58.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 57.40. Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC), the current Days Payable is 91.17 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 Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans (KAR:PABC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨111.76 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨95.64. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PABC:

  • Days Payable: 91.17 (140% above median its 10-year median of 38.03)
  • GF Value™: ₨95.64 vs. price of ₨111.76 (16.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#62 of 380)

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


Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Business Description

Address G-8/4, Block No. 12, PHA Flat No. 04, Islamabad, PAK
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of aluminum cans. Its products include various sizes and varieties of beverage cans. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and other regions.
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