BASF IndiaNSE:BASF +0.73%78 Days Payable is 116.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 109.01. GuruFocus rates NSE:BASF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,348.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,550 Chemicals companies, BASF India ranks better than 78.65% on this metric.
BASF India's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹36,445 Mil. BASF India's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹28,611 Mil.
Hence, BASF India's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 116.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for BASF India's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BASF'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.25 Med: 109.01 Max: 114.27
Current: 107.12
During the past 13 years, BASF India's highest Days Payable was 114.27. The lowest was 99.25. And the median was 109.01.
NSE:BASF's Days Payable is ranked better than 78.65% of 1550
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.795
vs NSE:BASF: 107.12
BASF India's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (140.72) to Mar. 2026 (116.24).
It may suggest that BASF Indiaaccelerated paying its suppliers.
BASF India Days Payable Related Terms
BASF India Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BASF India'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:BASF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, BASF India'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.
BASF India Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, BASF India's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BASF India'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.
BASF India'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.
BASF India (NSE:BASF) has a Days Payable of 116.24 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 BASF India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 109.01. Over the past decade, BASF India's Days Payable has ranged from 99.25 to 114.27. According to the industry distribution chart, BASF India ranks #331 out of 1550 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is BASF India's Days Payable too high?
BASF India's current Days Payable of 116.24 is near median its 10-year median of 109.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.25 to a high of 114.27. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.80. BASF India's value of 116.24 is 94.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BASF India ranks #331 out of 1550 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BASF India has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BASF India's Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, BASF India ranks #331 out of 1550 companies for Days Payable. This places BASF India in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 59.80. BASF India's value of 116.24 is 94.4% above this benchmark. Historically, BASF India's own Days Payable has ranged from 99.25 to 114.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 109.01 vs. the industry median of 59.80, BASF India 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. BASF India's current Days Payable of 116.24 is 94.4% 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 BASF India 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. BASF India's current Days Payable is 116.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 109.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BASF India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASF India (NSE:BASF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,348.42, compared to a current price of ₹3,664.10 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 116.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 109.01 and 94.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.80. BASF India's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 BASF India (NSE:BASF), the current Days Payable is 116.24 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 BASF India (NSE:BASF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASF India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹3,664.10 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,348.42.
GuruFocus considers BASF India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BASF:
Days Payable: 116.24 (near median its 10-year median of 109.01)
GF Value™: ₹4,348.42 vs. price of ₹3,664.10 (15.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.4% above the Chemicals median (#331 of 1550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BASF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BASF India Ltd is a subsidiary of BASF SE, and the company manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. Its segments include the Materials segment produces raw materials for plastics and auto components as well as related consumer products. The industrial solutions segment supplies chemicals for paint, stationery goods, plastic production, and mining. The agricultural solutions segment sells pesticides. The surface technologies segment sells chemicals for coatings, construction, and chemical production. The nutrition and care segment sells ingredients for personal care, cleaning, and nutrition. Chemicals segment supplies intermediates for the petrochemical and pharmaceutical end markets. Other segment includes activities that are not allocated to any of the continued operating divisions.
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