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DCM Shriram InternationalNSE:DCMSIL +1.99%7 Days Payable is 154.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 169.66. GuruFocus rates NSE:DCMSIL with a GF Score™ of 7/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, DCM Shriram International ranks better than 90.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DCM Shriram International's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DCMSIL'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 154.79 Med: 169.66 Max: 184.52
Current: 154.79
During the past 2 years, DCM Shriram International's highest Days Payable was 184.52. The lowest was 154.79. And the median was 169.66.
NSE:DCMSIL's Days Payable is ranked better than 90.97% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 56.57
vs NSE:DCMSIL: 154.79
* 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.
DCM Shriram International Days Payable Chart
DCM Shriram International Annual Data
Trend
Mar25
Mar26
Days Payable
184.52
154.79
DCM Shriram International Semi-Annual Data
Mar25
Mar26
Days Payable
184.52
154.79
NSE:DCMSIL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Days Payable Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International Days Payable vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DCM Shriram International's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram International's Days Payable falls into.
DCM Shriram International 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.
DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a Days Payable of 154.79 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 DCM Shriram International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 169.66. Over the past decade, DCM Shriram International's Days Payable has ranged from 154.79 to 184.52. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #14 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is DCM Shriram International's Days Payable too high?
DCM Shriram International's current Days Payable of 154.79 is near median its 10-year median of 169.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 154.79 to a high of 184.52. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Payable is 56.57. DCM Shriram International's value of 154.79 is 173.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #14 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DCM Shriram International has a GF Score™ of 7/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram International's Days Payable compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #14 out of 155 companies for Days Payable. This places DCM Shriram International in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 56.57. DCM Shriram International's value of 154.79 is 173.6% above this benchmark. Historically, DCM Shriram International's own Days Payable has ranged from 154.79 to 184.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 169.66 vs. the industry median of 56.57, DCM Shriram International 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Distribution companies is 56.57, based on 155 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. DCM Shriram International's current Days Payable of 154.79 is 173.6% 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 DCM Shriram International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Payable is 56.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram International's current Days Payable is 154.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 169.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram International stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a current Days Payable of 154.79. The current Days Payable is 154.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 169.66 and 173.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 56.57. DCM Shriram International's overall GF Score™ is 7/100 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 DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL), the current Days Payable is 154.79 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.
DCM Shriram International Ltd operates in the industrial sector. It engages in activities across multiple industrial and engineering domains. Its business verticals include industrial fibres, shipping container manufacturing, defence armoured vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, engineering services, and industrial research. The company undertakes integrated activities encompassing engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure support, and technology-oriented services, serving sectors such as defence, industrial development, and related areas. The company serves a range of sectors, including industrial and defence-related applications.
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