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Kothari Sugars & ChemicalsNSE:KOTARISUG +1.45%65 Days Payable is 170.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 100.55. GuruFocus rates NSE:KOTARISUG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹23.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,895 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks better than 83.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KOTARISUG'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.76 Med: 100.55 Max: 123.28
Current: 101.45
During the past 13 years, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's highest Days Payable was 123.28. The lowest was 65.76. And the median was 100.55.
NSE:KOTARISUG's Days Payable is ranked better than 83.85% of 1895
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 44.04
vs NSE:KOTARISUG: 101.45
* 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:KOTARISUG vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Days Payable Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals'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.
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Days Payable vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's Days Payable falls into.
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals 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.
* 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.
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG) has a Days Payable of 170.58 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 Kothari Sugars & Chemicals and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 100.55. Over the past decade, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' Days Payable has ranged from 65.76 to 123.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks #306 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' Days Payable too high?
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' current Days Payable of 170.58 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 100.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.76 to a high of 123.28. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Payable is 44.04. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' value of 170.58 is 287.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks #306 out of 1895 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' Days Payable compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals ranks #306 out of 1895 companies for Days Payable. This places Kothari Sugars & Chemicals in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 44.04. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' value of 170.58 is 287.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' own Days Payable has ranged from 65.76 to 123.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 100.55 vs. the industry median of 44.04, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Payable among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 44.04, based on 1,895 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. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's current Days Payable of 170.58 is 287.3% 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 Kothari Sugars & Chemicals and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Payable is 44.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals's current Days Payable is 170.58, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 100.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Sugars & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹23.79, compared to a current price of ₹26.51 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 170.58, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 100.55 and 287.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 44.04. Kothari Sugars & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG), the current Days Payable is 170.58 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 Kothari Sugars & Chemicals (NSE:KOTARISUG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Sugars & Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹26.51 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹23.79.
GuruFocus considers Kothari Sugars & Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KOTARISUG:
Days Payable: 170.58 (70% above median its 10-year median of 100.55)
GF Value™: ₹23.79 vs. price of ₹26.51 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 287.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#306 of 1895)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KOTARISUG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd is into manufacturing sugar and its by-products and cogeneration of power with distillery. It is engaged in three segments, namely Sugar, power, and Distillery. The majority of the revenue is derived from Sugar. Geographically, The company operates in India and Asia, it derives a majority of revenue from India.
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