DLFNSE:DLF +4.62%87 Days Payable is 194.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 153.80. GuruFocus rates NSE:DLF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹872.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,570 Real Estate companies, DLF ranks better than 62.23% on this metric.
DLF's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17,196 Mil. DLF's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,067 Mil.
Hence, DLF's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 194.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for DLF's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DLF'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 91.96 Med: 153.8 Max: 237.87
Current: 146.85
During the past 13 years, DLF's highest Days Payable was 237.87. The lowest was 91.96. And the median was 153.80.
NSE:DLF's Days Payable is ranked better than 62.23% of 1570
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 94.38
vs NSE:DLF: 146.85
DLF's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (124.92) to Mar. 2026 (194.50).
It may suggest that DLFdelayed paying its suppliers.
DLF Days Payable Related Terms
DLF Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DLF'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.
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, DLF'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.
DLF Days Payable vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, DLF's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DLF'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.
DLF'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.
DLF (NSE:DLF) has a Days Payable of 194.50 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 DLF and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 153.80. Over the past decade, DLF's Days Payable has ranged from 91.96 to 237.87. According to the industry distribution chart, DLF ranks #593 out of 1570 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is DLF's Days Payable too high?
DLF's current Days Payable of 194.50 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 153.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 91.96 to a high of 237.87. The Real Estate industry median Days Payable is 94.38. DLF's value of 194.50 is 106.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DLF ranks #593 out of 1570 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DLF has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DLF's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, DLF ranks #593 out of 1570 companies for Days Payable. This puts DLF in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 94.38. DLF's value of 194.50 is 106.1% above this benchmark. Historically, DLF's own Days Payable has ranged from 91.96 to 237.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 153.80 vs. the industry median of 94.38, DLF 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 Real Estate company?
The median Days Payable among Real Estate companies is 94.38, based on 1,570 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. DLF's current Days Payable of 194.50 is 106.1% 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 DLF and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Days Payable is 94.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DLF's current Days Payable is 194.50, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 153.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DLF stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLF (NSE:DLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹872.73, compared to a current price of ₹648.70 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 194.50, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 153.80 and 106.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 94.38. DLF's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 DLF (NSE:DLF), the current Days Payable is 194.50 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 DLF (NSE:DLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DLF stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹648.70 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹872.73.
GuruFocus considers DLF to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:DLF:
Days Payable: 194.50 (26% above median its 10-year median of 153.80)
GF Value™: ₹872.73 vs. price of ₹648.70 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106.1% above the Real Estate median (#593 of 1570)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:DLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DLF Ltd is a general real estate company. The company's development business majorly focuses on developing and selling residential real estate. This includes plotted developments, houses, villas, and apartments of varying sizes and integrated townships, with a focus on high-end, luxury residential developments. DLF's business also consists of commercial and shopping complexes. The company considers merger and acquisition investment as a potential component of its operational growth strategy.
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