NHPCNSE:NHPC +0.11%79 Days Payable is 343.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 243% above its 10-year median of 100.05. GuruFocus rates NSE:NHPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹104.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, NHPC ranks better than 78.21% on this metric.
NHPC's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,870 Mil. NHPC's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,030 Mil.
Hence, NHPC's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 343.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for NHPC's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NHPC'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.05 Med: 100.05 Max: 373.35
Current: 236.75
During the past 13 years, NHPC's highest Days Payable was 373.35. The lowest was 62.05. And the median was 100.05.
NHPC's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (851.51) to Mar. 2026 (343.02).
It may suggest that NHPCaccelerated paying its suppliers.
NHPC Days Payable Related Terms
NHPC Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NHPC'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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, NHPC'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.
NHPC Days Payable vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, NHPC's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NHPC'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.
NHPC'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.
NHPC (NSE:NHPC) has a Days Payable of 343.02 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 NHPC and its competitors. This is 243% above median its historical median of 100.05. Over the past decade, NHPC's Days Payable has ranged from 62.05 to 373.35. According to the industry distribution chart, NHPC ranks #85 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is NHPC's Days Payable too high?
NHPC's current Days Payable of 343.02 is 243% above median its 10-year median of 100.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.05 to a high of 373.35. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Payable is 79.90. NHPC's value of 343.02 is 329.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NHPC ranks #85 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NHPC has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NHPC's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, NHPC ranks #85 out of 390 companies for Days Payable. This places NHPC in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 79.90. NHPC's value of 343.02 is 329.3% above this benchmark. Historically, NHPC's own Days Payable has ranged from 62.05 to 373.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 100.05 vs. the industry median of 79.90, NHPC 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 79.90, based on 390 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. NHPC's current Days Payable of 343.02 is 329.3% 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 NHPC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Payable is 79.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NHPC's current Days Payable is 343.02, which is 243% above median its own 10-year median of 100.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NHPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NHPC (NSE:NHPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹104.33, compared to a current price of ₹79.40 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 343.02, which is 243% above median its 10-year median of 100.05 and 329.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 79.90. NHPC's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 NHPC (NSE:NHPC), the current Days Payable is 343.02 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 NHPC (NSE:NHPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NHPC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹79.40 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹104.33.
GuruFocus considers NHPC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NHPC:
Days Payable: 343.02 (243% above median its 10-year median of 100.05)
GF Value™: ₹104.33 vs. price of ₹79.40 (23.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 329.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#85 of 390)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NHPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NHPC Ltd is an electric utility company, of which the Indian government owns the vast majority of shares. The company produces electricity through the operation of its portfolio of hydroelectric power plants located across India. Electricity generation (including income from embedded Finance/ Operating leases) is the principal business activity of the Company. NHPC generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of energy to state electricity boards, state energy departments, and their successor companies via long-term agreements. The company has made efforts to expand its electric production capacity with thermal, wind, and solar power generating facilities. NHPC operates its power development and secondary consulting businesses exclusively in India.
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