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Metro BrandsNSE:METROBRAND -2.05%92 Days Payable is 77.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 116.22. GuruFocus rates NSE:METROBRAND with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,456.42 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,099 Retail - Cyclical companies, Metro Brands ranks better than 71.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro Brands's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:METROBRAND'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 78.44 Med: 116.22 Max: 205.6
Current: 84.11
During the past 8 years, Metro Brands's highest Days Payable was 205.60. The lowest was 78.44. And the median was 116.22.
NSE:METROBRAND's Days Payable is ranked better than 71.16% of 1099
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 51.79
vs NSE:METROBRAND: 84.11
Metro Brands's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (80.06) to Mar. 2026 (77.75).
It may suggest that Metro Brandsaccelerated paying its suppliers.
Metro Brands Days Payable Related Terms
Metro Brands Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro Brands'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.
NSE:METROBRAND vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Days Payable Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metro Brands's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands'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.
Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) has a Days Payable of 77.75 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 Metro Brands and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 116.22. Over the past decade, Metro Brands' Days Payable has ranged from 78.44 to 205.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #317 out of 1099 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Metro Brands' Days Payable too high?
Metro Brands' current Days Payable of 77.75 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 116.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 78.44 to a high of 205.60. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 51.79. Metro Brands' value of 77.75 is 50.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #317 out of 1099 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metro Brands has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Brands' Days Payable compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Metro Brands ranks #317 out of 1099 companies for Days Payable. This puts Metro Brands in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 51.79. Metro Brands' value of 77.75 is 50.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Metro Brands' own Days Payable has ranged from 78.44 to 205.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 116.22 vs. the industry median of 51.79, Metro Brands 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 51.79, based on 1,099 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. Metro Brands's current Days Payable of 77.75 is 50.1% 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 Metro Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 51.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Brands's current Days Payable is 77.75, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 116.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,456.42, compared to a current price of ₹1,050.60 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 77.75, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 116.22 and 50.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 51.79. Metro Brands' overall GF Score™ is 92/100. 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND), the current Days Payable is 77.75 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 Metro Brands (NSE:METROBRAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,050.60 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,456.42.
GuruFocus considers Metro Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:METROBRAND:
Days Payable: 77.75 (33% below median its 10-year median of 116.22)
GF Value™: ₹1,456.42 vs. price of ₹1,050.60 (27.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#317 of 1099)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:METROBRAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Brands Ltd is a specialty retailer of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories. It offers a wide range of branded products for the entire family, including items for men, women, unisex, and kids, suitable for every occasion, from casual to formal events. The company is also involved in manufacturing foot care and shoe care products through a joint venture. The various in-house and third-party brands in its product portfolio include Metro Shoes, Mochi Shoes, Clarks, Fila, New Era, Foot Locker, FitFlop, Walkway Shoes, Crocs, daVinchi, and Cheemo. The company's only business is the trading of fashion footwear, bags, and accessories, operating in the premium and economy categories.
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