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ISTNSE:ISTLTD +4.71%61 Days Payable is 17.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 26.67. GuruFocus rates NSE:ISTLTD with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹954.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, IST ranks worse than 80.93% on this metric.
IST's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3 Mil. IST's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹16 Mil.
Hence, IST's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for IST's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ISTLTD'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.18 Med: 26.67 Max: 144.28
Current: 35.23
During the past 13 years, IST's highest Days Payable was 144.28. The lowest was 20.18. And the median was 26.67.
NSE:ISTLTD's Days Payable is ranked worse than 80.93% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 66.65
vs NSE:ISTLTD: 35.23
IST's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (17.62).
It may suggest that ISTdelayed paying its suppliers.
The historical data trend for IST'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 Auto Parts subindustry, IST'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.
IST Days Payable vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, IST's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IST'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.
IST'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.
IST (NSE:ISTLTD) has a Days Payable of 17.62 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 IST and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 26.67. Over the past decade, IST's Days Payable has ranged from 20.18 to 144.28. According to the industry distribution chart, IST ranks #1061 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is IST's Days Payable too high?
IST's current Days Payable of 17.62 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 26.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.18 to a high of 144.28. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Payable is 66.65. IST's value of 17.62 is 73.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IST ranks #1061 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IST has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IST's Days Payable compare to ?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, IST ranks #1061 out of 1311 companies for Days Payable. This places IST in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 66.65. IST's value of 17.62 is 73.6% below this benchmark. Historically, IST's own Days Payable has ranged from 20.18 to 144.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.67 vs. the industry median of 66.65, IST 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Payable among Vehicles & Parts companies is 66.65, based on 1,311 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. IST's current Days Payable of 17.62 is 73.6% 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 IST and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Payable is 66.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IST's current Days Payable is 17.62, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 26.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IST stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IST (NSE:ISTLTD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹954.24, compared to a current price of ₹667.10 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 17.62, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 26.67 and 73.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 66.65. IST's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 IST (NSE:ISTLTD), the current Days Payable is 17.62 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 IST (NSE:ISTLTD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IST stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹667.10 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹954.24.
GuruFocus considers IST to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ISTLTD:
Days Payable: 17.62 (34% below median its 10-year median of 26.67)
GF Value™: ₹954.24 vs. price of ₹667.10 (30.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1061 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ISTLTD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IST Ltd manufactures high-precision auto components. The company's business segments are based on its principal activities in precision engineering components and assemblies, SEZ development, and trading. Its products include Piston Cooling Nozzles Assembly, Throttle Shaft and Throttle Valve, Carburetor and Automotive Assembly Components, CNG Kit Components, and Tractor and Automotive Assembly Components. The company produces precision turned, milled, and drilled components, as well as stampings for various industries. IST Ltd operates both in India and internationally, with the majority of its revenue generated from the Indian market.
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