NLC IndiaNSE:NLCINDIA +3.84%84 Days Payable is 179.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 187.37. GuruFocus rates NSE:NLCINDIA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹288.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 482 Utilities - Regulated companies, NLC India ranks better than 81.74% on this metric.
NLC India's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹13,498 Mil. NLC India's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,847 Mil.
Hence, NLC India's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 179.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for NLC India's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NLCINDIA'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 84.86 Med: 187.37 Max: 389.67
Current: 182.97
During the past 13 years, NLC India's highest Days Payable was 389.67. The lowest was 84.86. And the median was 187.37.
NSE:NLCINDIA's Days Payable is ranked better than 81.74% of 482
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.32
vs NSE:NLCINDIA: 182.97
NLC India's Days Payable
declined
from Mar. 2025 (666.95) to Mar. 2026 (179.89).
It may suggest that NLC Indiaaccelerated paying its suppliers.
NLC India Days Payable Related Terms
NLC India Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NLC India'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:NLCINDIA vs NEE, SO, DUK: Days Payable Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, NLC India'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.
NLC India Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, NLC India's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NLC India'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.
NLC India'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.
NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA) has a Days Payable of 179.89 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 NLC India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 187.37. Over the past decade, NLC India's Days Payable has ranged from 84.86 to 389.67. According to the industry distribution chart, NLC India ranks #88 out of 482 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is NLC India's Days Payable too high?
NLC India's current Days Payable of 179.89 is near median its 10-year median of 187.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.86 to a high of 389.67. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.32. NLC India's value of 179.89 is 155.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NLC India ranks #88 out of 482 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NLC India has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NLC India's Days Payable compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, NLC India ranks #88 out of 482 companies for Days Payable. This places NLC India in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 70.32. NLC India's value of 179.89 is 155.8% above this benchmark. Historically, NLC India's own Days Payable has ranged from 84.86 to 389.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 187.37 vs. the industry median of 70.32, NLC India 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 - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.32, based on 482 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. NLC India's current Days Payable of 179.89 is 155.8% 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 NLC India and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NLC India's current Days Payable is 179.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 187.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NLC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹288.83, compared to a current price of ₹314.90 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 179.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 187.37 and 155.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.32. NLC India's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA), the current Days Payable is 179.89 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 NLC India (NSE:NLCINDIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NLC India stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹314.90 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹288.83.
GuruFocus considers NLC India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NLCINDIA:
Days Payable: 179.89 (near median its 10-year median of 187.37)
GF Value™: ₹288.83 vs. price of ₹314.90 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#88 of 482)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NLCINDIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NLC India Ltd is an energy company. The company has two reportable segments namely the Mining segment which is engaged in the mining of lignite and coal, and the Power generation segment which is engaged in the generation and sale of power utilities across the country. The power is generated from Thermal Power Stations and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. It generates maximum revenue from the Power generation segment. It also engaged in providing consultancy and management services relating to mining and power generation.
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