Knack Packaging (NSE:KNACK) Days Payable: 28.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:KNACK Knack Packaging Ltd NSE:KNACK
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What is Knack Packaging Days Payable?

Knack Packaging NSE:KNACK +0.91% 16 Days Payable is 28.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 30.59. GuruFocus rates NSE:KNACK with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 382 Packaging & Containers companies, Knack Packaging ranks worse than 84.29% on this metric.

Knack Packaging's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹389 Mil. Knack Packaging's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,062 Mil. Hence, Knack Packaging's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for Knack Packaging's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:KNACK' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.07   Med: 30.59   Max: 31.39
Current: 28.07

During the past 4 years, Knack Packaging's highest Days Payable was 31.39. The lowest was 28.07. And the median was 30.59.

NSE:KNACK's Days Payable is ranked worse than
84.29% of 382 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 57.265 vs NSE:KNACK: 28.07

Knack Packaging's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2024 (31.37) to Mar. 2026 (28.07). It may suggest that Knack Packaging accelerated paying its suppliers.


Knack Packaging Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knack Packaging'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.

Knack Packaging Days Payable Chart

Knack Packaging Annual Data
Trend Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
31.39 31.37 29.80 28.07

Knack Packaging Semi-Annual Data
Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable 31.39 31.37 29.80 28.07

NSE:KNACK vs : Days Payable Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Knack Packaging'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.


Knack Packaging Days Payable vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knack Packaging's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knack Packaging's Days Payable falls into.


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Knack Packaging 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.

Knack Packaging's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (352.95 + 425.66) / 2 ) / 5061.82*365
=389.305 / 5061.82*365
=28.07

Knack Packaging's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (352.95 + 425.66) / 2 ) / 5061.82*365 / 2
=389.305 / 5061.82*365 / 2
=14.04

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 28.07 mean?
Knack Packaging (NSE:KNACK) has a Days Payable of 28.07 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 Knack Packaging and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.59. Over the past decade, Knack Packaging's Days Payable has ranged from 28.07 to 31.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Knack Packaging ranks #322 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is Knack Packaging's Days Payable too high?
Knack Packaging's current Days Payable of 28.07 is near median its 10-year median of 30.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.07 to a high of 31.39. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Payable is 57.27. Knack Packaging's value of 28.07 is 51% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knack Packaging ranks #322 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knack Packaging has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knack Packaging's Days Payable compare to ?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Knack Packaging ranks #322 out of 382 companies for Days Payable. This places Knack Packaging in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.27. Knack Packaging's value of 28.07 is 51% below this benchmark. Historically, Knack Packaging's own Days Payable has ranged from 28.07 to 31.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.59 vs. the industry median of 57.27, Knack Packaging 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Payable among Packaging & Containers companies is 57.27, based on 382 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. Knack Packaging's current Days Payable of 28.07 is 51% 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 Knack Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Payable is 57.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knack Packaging's current Days Payable is 28.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knack Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Knack Packaging (NSE:KNACK) has a current Days Payable of 28.07. The current Days Payable is 28.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.59 and 51% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 57.27. Knack Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Knack Packaging (NSE:KNACK), the current Days Payable is 28.07 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.

Knack Packaging Business Description

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Address Satadhar Cross Road, 330/A, Kalasagar Shopping Hub, Opposite Saibaba Temple, Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380061
Knack Packaging Ltd is an integrated packaging solutions provider engaged in the manufacturing of printed and laminated woven polypropylene (PLWPP) bags and PLWPP pinch bottom bags. It serves various industries including grains and pulses - rice, dal, lentils, etc., flour & spices, sugar, salts, fruits & nuts, animal & pet foods,agriculture, seeds, charcoal, detergents powders & granules, fertilizers, chemicals, cement, tile adhesives, building materials, mineral bags, etc. The company also provides additional packaging features such as circular & back seam construction, half, full & register window, zig-zag cut, heatcut & bladecut, etc. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Printed And Laminated Woven PP Bags.
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