Andhra Sugars (NSE:ANDHRSUGAR) Days Payable: 29.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:ANDHRSUGAR Andhra Sugars Ltd NSE:ANDHRSUGAR
80 GF Score
Price ₹87.45
GF Value ₹117.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Andhra Sugars Days Payable?

Andhra Sugars NSE:ANDHRSUGAR +1.30% 80 Days Payable is 29.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 30.20. GuruFocus rates NSE:ANDHRSUGAR with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹117.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Chemicals companies, Andhra Sugars ranks worse than 82.88% on this metric.

Andhra Sugars's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,207 Mil. Andhra Sugars's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,754 Mil. Hence, Andhra Sugars's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.35.

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

NSE:ANDHRSUGAR' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.97   Med: 30.2   Max: 35.48
Current: 27.21

During the past 13 years, Andhra Sugars's highest Days Payable was 35.48. The lowest was 22.97. And the median was 30.20.

NSE:ANDHRSUGAR's Days Payable is ranked worse than
82.88% of 1554 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.565 vs NSE:ANDHRSUGAR: 27.21

Andhra Sugars's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (43.52) to Mar. 2026 (29.35). It may suggest that Andhra Sugars accelerated paying its suppliers.


Andhra Sugars Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Andhra Sugars'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.

Andhra Sugars Days Payable Chart

Andhra Sugars Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.87 22.97 29.16 35.48 30.54

Andhra Sugars 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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NSE:ANDHRSUGAR vs DOW: Days Payable Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Andhra Sugars'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.


Andhra Sugars Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Andhra Sugars's Days Payable falls into.


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Andhra Sugars 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.

Andhra Sugars'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
=( (1204.167 + 1207.426) / 2 ) / 14410.389*365
=1205.7965 / 14410.389*365
=30.54

Andhra Sugars'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 + 1207.426) / 1 ) / 3754.117*365 / 4
=1207.426 / 3754.117*365 / 4
=29.35

* 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 29.35 mean?
Andhra Sugars (NSE:ANDHRSUGAR) has a Days Payable of 29.35 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 Andhra Sugars and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.20. Over the past decade, Andhra Sugars' Days Payable has ranged from 22.97 to 35.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Andhra Sugars ranks #1288 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Andhra Sugars' Days Payable too high?
Andhra Sugars' current Days Payable of 29.35 is near median its 10-year median of 30.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.97 to a high of 35.48. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Andhra Sugars' value of 29.35 is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Andhra Sugars ranks #1288 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Andhra Sugars has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andhra Sugars' Days Payable compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Andhra Sugars ranks #1288 out of 1554 companies for Days Payable. This places Andhra Sugars in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Andhra Sugars' value of 29.35 is 50.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Andhra Sugars' own Days Payable has ranged from 22.97 to 35.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.20 vs. the industry median of 59.57, Andhra Sugars 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.57, based on 1,554 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. Andhra Sugars's current Days Payable of 29.35 is 50.7% 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 Andhra Sugars and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Andhra Sugars's current Days Payable is 29.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andhra Sugars stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Sugars (NSE:ANDHRSUGAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹117.70, compared to a current price of ₹87.45 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 29.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.20 and 50.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 59.57. Andhra Sugars' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Andhra Sugars (NSE:ANDHRSUGAR), the current Days Payable is 29.35 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 Andhra Sugars (NSE:ANDHRSUGAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Sugars stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹87.45 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹117.70. GuruFocus considers Andhra Sugars to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ANDHRSUGAR:

  • Days Payable: 29.35 (near median its 10-year median of 30.20)
  • GF Value™: ₹117.70 vs. price of ₹87.45 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.7% below the Chemicals median (#1288 of 1554)

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


Andhra Sugars Business Description

Other Exchanges 590062:India
Address Venkatarayapuram, West Godavari District, Tanuku, AP, IND, 534215
Andhra Sugars Ltd is a manufacturer of sugar, industrial alcohol, chlor-alkali products, aspirin, salicylic acid, sulphuric acid, and liquid and solid propellants. In addition, the company is involved in generating power through renewable and non-renewable resources. Its reportable business segments are: Sugars, Chlor Alkali, Power Generation, Industrial Chemicals, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Industrial Chemicals segment, which includes the sale of suphuric acid, ethanol, UH 25, and MMH, liquid hydrogen, HTPB, etc.
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