Alkali MetalsNSE:ALKALI -0.65%76 Days Payable is 166.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 160.26. GuruFocus rates NSE:ALKALI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹116.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,550 Chemicals companies, Alkali Metals ranks better than 88.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alkali Metals's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ALKALI'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 131.51 Med: 160.26 Max: 223.16
Current: 148.36
During the past 13 years, Alkali Metals's highest Days Payable was 223.16. The lowest was 131.51. And the median was 160.26.
NSE:ALKALI's Days Payable is ranked better than 88.13% of 1550
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.795
vs NSE:ALKALI: 148.36
Alkali Metals's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (133.43) to Mar. 2026 (166.47).
It may suggest that Alkali Metalsdelayed paying its suppliers.
Alkali Metals Days Payable Related Terms
Alkali Metals Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alkali Metals'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.
NSE:ALKALI vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkali Metals's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkali Metals'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.
Alkali Metals's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) has a Days Payable of 166.47 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 Alkali Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 160.26. Over the past decade, Alkali Metals' Days Payable has ranged from 131.51 to 223.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #184 out of 1550 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Alkali Metals' Days Payable too high?
Alkali Metals' current Days Payable of 166.47 is near median its 10-year median of 160.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 131.51 to a high of 223.16. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.80. Alkali Metals' value of 166.47 is 178.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #184 out of 1550 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alkali Metals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkali Metals' Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alkali Metals ranks #184 out of 1550 companies for Days Payable. This places Alkali Metals in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 59.80. Alkali Metals' value of 166.47 is 178.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkali Metals' own Days Payable has ranged from 131.51 to 223.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 160.26 vs. the industry median of 59.80, Alkali Metals 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 59.80, based on 1,550 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. Alkali Metals's current Days Payable of 166.47 is 178.4% 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 Alkali Metals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkali Metals's current Days Payable is 166.47, which is near median its own 10-year median of 160.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkali Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹116.99, compared to a current price of ₹84.44 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 166.47, which is near median its 10-year median of 160.26 and 178.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.80. Alkali Metals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI), the current Days Payable is 166.47 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 Alkali Metals (NSE:ALKALI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkali Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹84.44 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹116.99.
GuruFocus considers Alkali Metals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ALKALI:
Days Payable: 166.47 (near median its 10-year median of 160.26)
GF Value™: ₹116.99 vs. price of ₹84.44 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 178.4% above the Chemicals median (#184 of 1550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ALKALI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkali Metals Ltd operates in the chemical industry. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the External segment. The product portfolio includes sodium and other metal derivatives like amides, hydrides, alkoxides, azides, tetrazoles, pyridine compounds, cyclic compounds, and others.
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