Lemon Tree Hotels (NSE:LEMONTREE) Days Payable: 71.80 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Below Median


NSE:LEMONTREE Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd NSE:LEMONTREE
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Price ₹118.95
GF Value ₹179.60
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Lemon Tree Hotels Days Payable?

Lemon Tree Hotels NSE:LEMONTREE -0.03% 84 Days Payable is 71.80 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 144.22. GuruFocus rates NSE:LEMONTREE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹179.60 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 781 Travel & Leisure companies, Lemon Tree Hotels ranks better than 60.56% on this metric.

Lemon Tree Hotels's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹671 Mil. Lemon Tree Hotels's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹853 Mil. Hence, Lemon Tree Hotels's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lemon Tree Hotels's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:LEMONTREE' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.49   Med: 144.22   Max: 314.44
Current: 78.34

During the past 13 years, Lemon Tree Hotels's highest Days Payable was 314.44. The lowest was 72.49. And the median was 144.22.

NSE:LEMONTREE's Days Payable is ranked better than
60.56% of 781 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 56.68 vs NSE:LEMONTREE: 78.34

Lemon Tree Hotels's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (70.24) to Mar. 2026 (71.80). It may suggest that Lemon Tree Hotels delayed paying its suppliers.


Lemon Tree Hotels Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lemon Tree Hotels'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.

Lemon Tree Hotels Days Payable Chart

Lemon Tree Hotels Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Lemon Tree Hotels 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 70.24 72.29 92.85 88.51 71.80

NSE:LEMONTREE vs MAR, HLT, H: Days Payable Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Lemon Tree Hotels'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.


Lemon Tree Hotels Days Payable vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lemon Tree Hotels's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lemon Tree Hotels's Days Payable falls into.


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Lemon Tree Hotels 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.

Lemon Tree Hotels'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
=( (616.076 + 671.028) / 2 ) / 3240.422*365
=643.552 / 3240.422*365
=72.49

Lemon Tree Hotels'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 + 671.028) / 1 ) / 852.853*365 / 4
=671.028 / 852.853*365 / 4
=71.80

* 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 71.80 mean?
Lemon Tree Hotels (NSE:LEMONTREE) has a Days Payable of 71.80 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 Lemon Tree Hotels and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 144.22. Over the past decade, Lemon Tree Hotels' Days Payable has ranged from 72.49 to 314.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Lemon Tree Hotels ranks #308 out of 781 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Lemon Tree Hotels' Days Payable too high?
Lemon Tree Hotels' current Days Payable of 71.80 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 144.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.49 to a high of 314.44. The Travel & Leisure industry median Days Payable is 56.68. Lemon Tree Hotels' value of 71.80 is 26.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lemon Tree Hotels ranks #308 out of 781 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lemon Tree Hotels has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lemon Tree Hotels' Days Payable compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Lemon Tree Hotels ranks #308 out of 781 companies for Days Payable. This puts Lemon Tree Hotels in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 56.68. Lemon Tree Hotels' value of 71.80 is 26.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lemon Tree Hotels' own Days Payable has ranged from 72.49 to 314.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 144.22 vs. the industry median of 56.68, Lemon Tree Hotels 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Days Payable among Travel & Leisure companies is 56.68, based on 781 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. Lemon Tree Hotels's current Days Payable of 71.80 is 26.7% 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 Lemon Tree Hotels and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Days Payable is 56.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lemon Tree Hotels's current Days Payable is 71.80, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 144.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lemon Tree Hotels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lemon Tree Hotels (NSE:LEMONTREE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹179.60, compared to a current price of ₹118.95 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 71.80, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 144.22 and 26.7% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 56.68. Lemon Tree Hotels' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Lemon Tree Hotels (NSE:LEMONTREE), the current Days Payable is 71.80 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 Lemon Tree Hotels (NSE:LEMONTREE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lemon Tree Hotels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹118.95 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹179.60. GuruFocus considers Lemon Tree Hotels to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:LEMONTREE:

  • Days Payable: 71.80 (50% below median its 10-year median of 144.22)
  • GF Value™: ₹179.60 vs. price of ₹118.95 (33.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 26.7% above the Travel & Leisure median (#308 of 781)

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


Lemon Tree Hotels Business Description

Other Exchanges 541233:India
Address Asset No. 6, Aerocity Hospitality District, New Delhi, IND, 110037
Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd operates hotels across the upscale, upper-midscale, midscale, and economy segments under seven brands catering to varied guest needs. These include Aurika Hotels and Resorts (upscale), Lemon Tree Premier and Keys Prima (upper-midscale), Lemon Tree Hotels and Keys Select (midscale), and Red Fox and Keys Lite (economy). The company generates revenue by owning, leasing, and managing hotels, earning through room rentals and management commissions. Its operations span metro regions and tier cities across India, with international presence in countries like the United Arab Emirates, Bhutan, and Nepal, focusing on delivering differentiated service and value offerings to a broad customer base.
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