JocilNSE:JOCIL -2.32%80 Days Payable is 27.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 24.47. GuruFocus rates NSE:JOCIL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹231.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,550 Chemicals companies, Jocil ranks worse than 83.81% on this metric.
Jocil's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹657 Mil. Jocil's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,188 Mil.
Hence, Jocil's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jocil's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:JOCIL'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.2 Med: 24.47 Max: 31.2
Current: 26.5
During the past 13 years, Jocil's highest Days Payable was 31.20. The lowest was 13.20. And the median was 24.47.
NSE:JOCIL's Days Payable is ranked worse than 83.81% of 1550
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.795
vs NSE:JOCIL: 26.50
Jocil's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (40.88) to Mar. 2026 (27.38).
It may suggest that Jocilaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Jocil Days Payable Related Terms
Jocil Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jocil'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:JOCIL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Jocil'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.
Jocil Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Jocil's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jocil'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.
Jocil'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.
Jocil (NSE:JOCIL) has a Days Payable of 27.38 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 Jocil and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 24.47. Over the past decade, Jocil's Days Payable has ranged from 13.20 to 31.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Jocil ranks #1299 out of 1550 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Jocil's Days Payable too high?
Jocil's current Days Payable of 27.38 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 24.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.20 to a high of 31.20. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.80. Jocil's value of 27.38 is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jocil ranks #1299 out of 1550 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jocil has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jocil's Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Jocil ranks #1299 out of 1550 companies for Days Payable. This places Jocil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.80. Jocil's value of 27.38 is 54.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Jocil's own Days Payable has ranged from 13.20 to 31.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.47 vs. the industry median of 59.80, Jocil 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 59.80, based on 1,550 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. Jocil's current Days Payable of 27.38 is 54.2% 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 Jocil and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jocil's current Days Payable is 27.38, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 24.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jocil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jocil (NSE:JOCIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹231.72, compared to a current price of ₹144.57 — trading 37.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 27.38, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 24.47 and 54.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 59.80. Jocil's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Jocil (NSE:JOCIL), the current Days Payable is 27.38 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 Jocil (NSE:JOCIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jocil stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹144.57 is trading 37.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹231.72.
GuruFocus considers Jocil to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:JOCIL:
Days Payable: 27.38 (12% above median its 10-year median of 24.47)
GF Value™: ₹231.72 vs. price of ₹144.57 (37.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% below the Chemicals median (#1299 of 1550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:JOCIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jocil Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of Stearic Acid, Fatty Acids, Refined Glycerine, Soap Noodles, Toilet Soap, Industrial Oxygen, and in the generation of Power from biomass and wind. Non-edible vegetable oils and fatty acid distillates, both indigenous and imported, are used as raw materials for the manufacture of the finished products. The products manufactured are marketed directly from the factory as well as through Depots and C & F Agents located in cities across the country. The company also undertakes to manufacture Soap Noodles and Toilet Soap on job work for reputed customers. The company operates in three segments Chemical, Soap, and Power, and the majority of its revenue is generated from the Chemical segment.
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