KEC InternationalNSE:KEC -0.01%81 Days Payable is 196.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 211.91. GuruFocus rates NSE:KEC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹861.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,709 Construction companies, KEC International ranks better than 82.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KEC International's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KEC'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 183.24 Med: 211.91 Max: 226.78
Current: 210.57
During the past 13 years, KEC International's highest Days Payable was 226.78. The lowest was 183.24. And the median was 211.91.
NSE:KEC's Days Payable is ranked better than 82.33% of 1709
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.78
vs NSE:KEC: 210.57
KEC International's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (177.77) to Mar. 2026 (196.66).
It may suggest that KEC Internationaldelayed paying its suppliers.
KEC International Days Payable Related Terms
KEC International Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KEC International'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, KEC 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.
KEC International Days Payable vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, KEC International's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KEC International'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.
KEC 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.
KEC International (NSE:KEC) has a Days Payable of 196.66 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 KEC International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 211.91. Over the past decade, KEC International's Days Payable has ranged from 183.24 to 226.78. According to the industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #302 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is KEC International's Days Payable too high?
KEC International's current Days Payable of 196.66 is near median its 10-year median of 211.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 183.24 to a high of 226.78. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.78. KEC International's value of 196.66 is 156.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KEC International ranks #302 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KEC International has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KEC International's Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, KEC International ranks #302 out of 1709 companies for Days Payable. This places KEC International in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 76.78. KEC International's value of 196.66 is 156.1% above this benchmark. Historically, KEC International's own Days Payable has ranged from 183.24 to 226.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 211.91 vs. the industry median of 76.78, KEC 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 a Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.78, based on 1,709 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. KEC International's current Days Payable of 196.66 is 156.1% 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 KEC International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KEC International's current Days Payable is 196.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 211.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KEC International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International (NSE:KEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹861.58, compared to a current price of ₹521.45 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 196.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 211.91 and 156.1% above the Construction industry median of 76.78. KEC International's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 KEC International (NSE:KEC), the current Days Payable is 196.66 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 KEC International (NSE:KEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KEC International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹521.45 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹861.58.
GuruFocus considers KEC International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KEC:
Days Payable: 196.66 (near median its 10-year median of 211.91)
GF Value™: ₹861.58 vs. price of ₹521.45 (39.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 156.1% above the Construction median (#302 of 1709)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KEC International Ltd is an infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction company. It has a presence in power transmission and distribution, cable manufacturing, railway construction, water resource management, and renewable energy sectors. The company's business segments include EPC and Others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the EPC segment. Geographically the company generates revenue from India, UAE, Brazil, Mexico & USA, and Others.
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