Aster DM Quality CareNSE:ASTERDM -0.21%80 Days Payable is 166.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 196.91. GuruFocus rates NSE:ASTERDM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹660.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Aster DM Quality Care ranks better than 81.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aster DM Quality Care's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ASTERDM'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 110.44 Med: 196.91 Max: 1188.36
Current: 161.89
During the past 12 years, Aster DM Quality Care's highest Days Payable was 1188.36. The lowest was 110.44. And the median was 196.91.
NSE:ASTERDM's Days Payable is ranked better than 81.32% of 605
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 57.51
vs NSE:ASTERDM: 161.89
Aster DM Quality Care Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aster DM Quality Care'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:ASTERDM vs HCA, THC, DVA: Days Payable Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Aster DM Quality Care'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.
Aster DM Quality Care Days Payable vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Aster DM Quality Care's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aster DM Quality Care'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.
Aster DM Quality Care'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.
Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) has a Days Payable of 166.96 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 Aster DM Quality Care and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 196.91. Over the past decade, Aster DM Quality Care's Days Payable has ranged from 110.44 to 1,188.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #113 out of 605 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Aster DM Quality Care's Days Payable too high?
Aster DM Quality Care's current Days Payable of 166.96 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 196.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 110.44 to a high of 1,188.36. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Payable is 57.51. Aster DM Quality Care's value of 166.96 is 190.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #113 out of 605 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aster DM Quality Care has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aster DM Quality Care's Days Payable compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Aster DM Quality Care ranks #113 out of 605 companies for Days Payable. This places Aster DM Quality Care in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 57.51. Aster DM Quality Care's value of 166.96 is 190.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Aster DM Quality Care's own Days Payable has ranged from 110.44 to 1,188.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 196.91 vs. the industry median of 57.51, Aster DM Quality Care 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Payable among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 57.51, based on 605 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. Aster DM Quality Care's current Days Payable of 166.96 is 190.3% 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 Aster DM Quality Care and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Payable is 57.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aster DM Quality Care's current Days Payable is 166.96, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 196.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aster DM Quality Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹660.21, compared to a current price of ₹791.55 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 166.96, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 196.91 and 190.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 57.51. Aster DM Quality Care's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM), the current Days Payable is 166.96 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 Aster DM Quality Care (NSE:ASTERDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aster DM Quality Care stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹791.55 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹660.21.
GuruFocus considers Aster DM Quality Care to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTERDM:
Days Payable: 166.96 (15% below median its 10-year median of 196.91)
GF Value™: ₹660.21 vs. price of ₹791.55 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 190.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#113 of 605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTERDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd is an India-based integrated healthcare provider. The group operates a comprehensive healthcare network comprising approximately 19 hospitals, 10 clinics, over 200 pharmacies, and more than 255 diagnostic laboratories across states. Its business segments include Hospitals, Clinics, Retail Pharmacies, and Others, with the majority of revenue derived from the Hospitals segment. Aster has been delivering high-quality care from primary to quaternary through dedicated personnel across clinical and non-clinical roles. Aster has a presence in metropolitan as well as Tier II and Tier III cities, and is committed to providing advanced and accessible healthcare in line with global standards, guided by a patient-first approach.
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