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Crop Life ScienceNSE:CLSL -1.47%72 Days Payable is 171.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 101.38. GuruFocus rates NSE:CLSL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹56.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Crop Life Science ranks better than 75.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crop Life Science's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:CLSL'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.49 Med: 101.38 Max: 129.2
Current: 125.17
During the past 7 years, Crop Life Science's highest Days Payable was 129.20. The lowest was 71.49. And the median was 101.38.
NSE:CLSL's Days Payable is ranked better than 75.92% of 245
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 72.38
vs NSE:CLSL: 125.17
Crop Life Science's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (198.91) to Mar. 2026 (171.40).
It may suggest that Crop Life Scienceaccelerated paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for Crop Life Science'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:CLSL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Payable Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Crop Life Science'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.
Crop Life Science Days Payable vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Crop Life Science's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crop Life Science'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.
Crop Life Science'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.
Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL) has a Days Payable of 171.40 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 Crop Life Science and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 101.38. Over the past decade, Crop Life Science's Days Payable has ranged from 71.49 to 129.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Crop Life Science ranks #59 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Crop Life Science's Days Payable too high?
Crop Life Science's current Days Payable of 171.40 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 101.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.49 to a high of 129.20. The Agriculture industry median Days Payable is 72.38. Crop Life Science's value of 171.40 is 136.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crop Life Science ranks #59 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crop Life Science has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crop Life Science's Days Payable compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Crop Life Science ranks #59 out of 245 companies for Days Payable. This places Crop Life Science in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 72.38. Crop Life Science's value of 171.40 is 136.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Crop Life Science's own Days Payable has ranged from 71.49 to 129.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 101.38 vs. the industry median of 72.38, Crop Life Science 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Days Payable among Agriculture companies is 72.38, based on 245 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. Crop Life Science's current Days Payable of 171.40 is 136.8% 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 Crop Life Science and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Payable is 72.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crop Life Science's current Days Payable is 171.40, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 101.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crop Life Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹56.01, compared to a current price of ₹77.00 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 171.40, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 101.38 and 136.8% above the Agriculture industry median of 72.38. Crop Life Science's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL), the current Days Payable is 171.40 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 Crop Life Science (NSE:CLSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crop Life Science stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹77.00 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹56.01.
GuruFocus considers Crop Life Science to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CLSL:
Days Payable: 171.40 (69% above median its 10-year median of 101.38)
GF Value™: ₹56.01 vs. price of ₹77.00 (37.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 136.8% above the Agriculture median (#59 of 245)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CLSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crop Life Science Ltd manufactures and distributes a broad range of crop protection chemicals, including pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, micro fertilizers, bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizers, plant growth regulators, and soil plant health products. The company operates its manufacturing facility in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, leveraging technology to maintain quality standards. It serves agricultural markets within India and exports to countries including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Sudan. Segments include Agro chemicals and Agro trade. Revenue is generated through the sale of its agricultural chemicals and related products to farmers, distributors, and agri-businesses.
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