Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) Days Payable: 244.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — 93% Below Median


NSE:ACI Archean Chemical Industries Ltd NSE:ACI
75 GF Score
Price ₹539.65
GF Value ₹623.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Archean Chemical Industries Days Payable?

Archean Chemical Industries NSE:ACI +1.50% 75 Days Payable is 244.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 3,384.07. GuruFocus rates NSE:ACI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹623.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, Archean Chemical Industries ranks better than 98.46% on this metric.

Archean Chemical Industries's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,054 Mil. Archean Chemical Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹393 Mil. Hence, Archean Chemical Industries's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 244.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for Archean Chemical Industries's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:ACI' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 415.47   Med: 3384.07   Max: 181114.73
Current: 583.51

During the past 7 years, Archean Chemical Industries's highest Days Payable was 181114.73. The lowest was 415.47. And the median was 3384.07.

NSE:ACI's Days Payable is ranked better than
98.46% of 1555 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.95 vs NSE:ACI: 583.51

Archean Chemical Industries's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (819.36) to Mar. 2026 (244.96). It may suggest that Archean Chemical Industries accelerated paying its suppliers.


Archean Chemical Industries Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archean Chemical Industries'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.

Archean Chemical Industries Days Payable Chart

Archean Chemical Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1,040.98 13,917.12 415.47 0.00 614.29

Archean Chemical Industries Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 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 819.36 392.24 64,855.32 0.00 244.96

NSE:ACI vs DOW: Days Payable Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Archean Chemical Industries'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.


Archean Chemical Industries Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Archean Chemical Industries's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Archean Chemical Industries's Days Payable falls into.


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Archean Chemical Industries 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.

Archean Chemical Industries's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1108.912 + 1054.299) / 2 ) / 642.669*365
=1081.6055 / 642.669*365
=614.29

Archean Chemical Industries'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
=( (0 + 1054.299) / 1 ) / 392.74*365 / 4
=1054.299 / 392.74*365 / 4
=244.96

* 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 244.96 mean?
Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) has a Days Payable of 244.96 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 Archean Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 3,384.07. Over the past decade, Archean Chemical Industries' Days Payable has ranged from 415.47 to 181,114.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Archean Chemical Industries ranks #24 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Archean Chemical Industries' Days Payable too high?
Archean Chemical Industries' current Days Payable of 244.96 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 3,384.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 415.47 to a high of 181,114.73. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.95. Archean Chemical Industries' value of 244.96 is 308.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archean Chemical Industries ranks #24 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Archean Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archean Chemical Industries' Days Payable compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Archean Chemical Industries ranks #24 out of 1555 companies for Days Payable. This places Archean Chemical Industries in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 59.95. Archean Chemical Industries' value of 244.96 is 308.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Archean Chemical Industries' own Days Payable has ranged from 415.47 to 181,114.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3,384.07 vs. the industry median of 59.95, Archean Chemical Industries 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 59.95, based on 1,555 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. Archean Chemical Industries's current Days Payable of 244.96 is 308.6% 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 Archean Chemical Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archean Chemical Industries's current Days Payable is 244.96, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 3,384.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archean Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹623.27, compared to a current price of ₹539.65 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 244.96, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 3,384.07 and 308.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.95. Archean Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI), the current Days Payable is 244.96 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 Archean Chemical Industries (NSE:ACI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archean Chemical Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹539.65 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹623.27. GuruFocus considers Archean Chemical Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ACI:

  • Days Payable: 244.96 (93% below median its 10-year median of 3,384.07)
  • GF Value™: ₹623.27 vs. price of ₹539.65 (13.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 308.6% above the Chemicals median (#24 of 1555)

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


Archean Chemical Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 543657:India
Address No. 2, North Crescent Road, Ground Floor, T Nagar, Chennai, TN, IND, 600017
Archean Chemical Industries Ltd is a specialty marine chemicals company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of Marine Chemicals. Its activities include the production of industrial salt, bromine, and sulphate of potash (SOP) from natural sea brine. The company generates the majority of its revenue from overseas markets and the rest from India.
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