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Chemfab AlkaliesNSE:CHEMFAB -0.08%72 Days Payable is 54.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 51.50. GuruFocus rates NSE:CHEMFAB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹550.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Chemicals companies, Chemfab Alkalies ranks worse than 53.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chemfab Alkalies's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CHEMFAB'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.24 Med: 51.5 Max: 66.35
Current: 56.17
During the past 13 years, Chemfab Alkalies's highest Days Payable was 66.35. The lowest was 40.24. And the median was 51.50.
NSE:CHEMFAB's Days Payable is ranked worse than 53.02% of 1554
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.565
vs NSE:CHEMFAB: 56.17
Chemfab Alkalies's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (48.88) to Mar. 2026 (54.97).
It may suggest that Chemfab Alkaliesdelayed paying its suppliers.
Chemfab Alkalies Days Payable Related Terms
Chemfab Alkalies Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chemfab Alkalies'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:CHEMFAB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Chemfab Alkalies'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.
Chemfab Alkalies Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chemfab Alkalies's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chemfab Alkalies'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.
Chemfab Alkalies'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.
Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) has a Days Payable of 54.97 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 Chemfab Alkalies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.50. Over the past decade, Chemfab Alkalies' Days Payable has ranged from 40.24 to 66.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #824 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Chemfab Alkalies' Days Payable too high?
Chemfab Alkalies' current Days Payable of 54.97 is near median its 10-year median of 51.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.24 to a high of 66.35. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Chemfab Alkalies' value of 54.97 is 7.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #824 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chemfab Alkalies has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemfab Alkalies' Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chemfab Alkalies ranks #824 out of 1554 companies for Days Payable. This places Chemfab Alkalies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Chemfab Alkalies' value of 54.97 is 7.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Chemfab Alkalies' own Days Payable has ranged from 40.24 to 66.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.50 vs. the industry median of 59.57, Chemfab Alkalies 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. Chemfab Alkalies's current Days Payable of 54.97 is 7.7% 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 Chemfab Alkalies 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. Chemfab Alkalies's current Days Payable is 54.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemfab Alkalies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹550.15, compared to a current price of ₹373.00 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 54.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.50 and 7.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 59.57. Chemfab Alkalies' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB), the current Days Payable is 54.97 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 Chemfab Alkalies (NSE:CHEMFAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemfab Alkalies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹373.00 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹550.15.
GuruFocus considers Chemfab Alkalies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CHEMFAB:
Days Payable: 54.97 (near median its 10-year median of 51.50)
GF Value™: ₹550.15 vs. price of ₹373.00 (32.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.7% below the Chemicals median (#824 of 1554)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CHEMFAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chemfab Alkalies Ltd is a chemical company. It is engaged in the manufacturing of Caustic Soda Lye, Caustic Soda Flakes, Hydrogen Gas, Liquid Chlorine, Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hypochlorite or Bleach Liquor. The company's operating segment includes Chemicals and related Products/Services and PVC-O Pipes. It generates maximum revenue from the Chemicals and related Products/Services segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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