Kaveri Seed Co (NSE:KSCL) Days Payable: 920.63 (As of Mar. 2026) — 348% Above Median

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NSE:KSCL Kaveri Seed Co Ltd NSE:KSCL
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Price ₹835.50
GF Value ₹1,134.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kaveri Seed Co Days Payable?

Kaveri Seed Co NSE:KSCL +0.81% 90 Days Payable is 920.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 348% above its 10-year median of 205.46. GuruFocus rates NSE:KSCL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,134.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Agriculture companies, Kaveri Seed Co ranks better than 93.47% on this metric.

Kaveri Seed Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,795 Mil. Kaveri Seed Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹475 Mil. Hence, Kaveri Seed Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 920.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kaveri Seed Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:KSCL' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 149.18   Med: 205.46   Max: 241.23
Current: 219.71

During the past 13 years, Kaveri Seed Co's highest Days Payable was 241.23. The lowest was 149.18. And the median was 205.46.

NSE:KSCL's Days Payable is ranked better than
93.47% of 245 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 72.56 vs NSE:KSCL: 219.71

Kaveri Seed Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (1,180.89) to Mar. 2026 (920.63). It may suggest that Kaveri Seed Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Kaveri Seed Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kaveri Seed Co'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.

Kaveri Seed Co Days Payable Chart

Kaveri Seed Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 199.95 149.18 150.63 216.72 241.23

Kaveri Seed Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,180.89 104.92 209.14 298.90 920.63

NSE:KSCL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Kaveri Seed Co'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.


Kaveri Seed Co Days Payable vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaveri Seed Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kaveri Seed Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Kaveri Seed Co 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.

Kaveri Seed Co'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
=( (4809.106 + 4794.888) / 2 ) / 7265.849*365
=4801.997 / 7265.849*365
=241.23

Kaveri Seed Co'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 4794.888) / 1 ) / 475.253*365 / 4
=4794.888 / 475.253*365 / 4
=920.63

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 920.63 mean?
Kaveri Seed Co (NSE:KSCL) has a Days Payable of 920.63 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 Kaveri Seed Co and its competitors. This is 348% above median its historical median of 205.46. Over the past decade, Kaveri Seed Co's Days Payable has ranged from 149.18 to 241.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaveri Seed Co ranks #16 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Kaveri Seed Co's Days Payable too high?
Kaveri Seed Co's current Days Payable of 920.63 is 348% above median its 10-year median of 205.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 149.18 to a high of 241.23. The Agriculture industry median Days Payable is 72.56. Kaveri Seed Co's value of 920.63 is 1168.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaveri Seed Co ranks #16 out of 245 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaveri Seed Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaveri Seed Co's Days Payable compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Kaveri Seed Co ranks #16 out of 245 companies for Days Payable. This places Kaveri Seed Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 72.56. Kaveri Seed Co's value of 920.63 is 1168.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kaveri Seed Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 149.18 to 241.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 205.46 vs. the industry median of 72.56, Kaveri Seed Co 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Days Payable among Agriculture companies is 72.56, based on 245 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. Kaveri Seed Co's current Days Payable of 920.63 is 1168.8% 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 Kaveri Seed Co and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Payable is 72.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaveri Seed Co's current Days Payable is 920.63, which is 348% above median its own 10-year median of 205.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaveri Seed Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaveri Seed Co (NSE:KSCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,134.68, compared to a current price of ₹835.50 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 920.63, which is 348% above median its 10-year median of 205.46 and 1168.8% above the Agriculture industry median of 72.56. Kaveri Seed Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Kaveri Seed Co (NSE:KSCL), the current Days Payable is 920.63 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 Kaveri Seed Co (NSE:KSCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaveri Seed Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹835.50 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,134.68. GuruFocus considers Kaveri Seed Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:KSCL:

  • Days Payable: 920.63 (348% above median its 10-year median of 205.46)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,134.68 vs. price of ₹835.50 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1168.8% above the Agriculture median (#16 of 245)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KSCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kaveri Seed Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 532899:India
Address S.D. Road, 513-B, 5th Floor, Minerva Complex, Secunderabad, TG, IND, 500003
Kaveri Seed Co Ltd is an Indian seed company. It is engaged in the production and distribution of high-quality hybrid seeds. The company's operating segment includes Seeds; Micronutrients and Vegetables. It generates maximum revenue from the Seeds segment. The company's field crop products include corn, paddy, cotton, sunflower, mustard, sorghum, pulses, bajra, and wheat whereas vegetable products include tomatoes, okra, chilies, watermelon, gourds, and brinjal. The company operates in a single principal geographical area which is India.
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