PDS (NSE:PDSL) Days Payable: 56.71 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


NSE:PDSL PDS Ltd NSE:PDSL
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What is PDS Days Payable?

PDS NSE:PDSL -0.63% 79 Days Payable is 56.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 55.10. GuruFocus rates NSE:PDSL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹479.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Business Services companies, PDS ranks better than 57.6% on this metric.

PDS's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17,403 Mil. PDS's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹28,004 Mil. Hence, PDS's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.71.

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

NSE:PDSL' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.71   Med: 55.1   Max: 60.29
Current: 55.49

During the past 13 years, PDS's highest Days Payable was 60.29. The lowest was 34.71. And the median was 55.10.

NSE:PDSL's Days Payable is ranked better than
57.6% of 941 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 46.86 vs NSE:PDSL: 55.49

PDS's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (48.68) to Mar. 2026 (56.71). It may suggest that PDS delayed paying its suppliers.


PDS Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PDS'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.

PDS Days Payable Chart

PDS Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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PDS 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 48.68 56.89 49.98 55.81 56.71

NSE:PDSL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, PDS'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.


PDS Days Payable vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PDS's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PDS's Days Payable falls into.


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PDS 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.

PDS'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
=( (15071.407 + 17402.594) / 2 ) / 104095.853*365
=16237.0005 / 104095.853*365
=56.93

PDS'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 + 17402.594) / 1 ) / 28003.876*365 / 4
=17402.594 / 28003.876*365 / 4
=56.71

* 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 56.71 mean?
PDS (NSE:PDSL) has a Days Payable of 56.71 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 PDS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.10. Over the past decade, PDS's Days Payable has ranged from 34.71 to 60.29. According to the industry distribution chart, PDS ranks #399 out of 941 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is PDS's Days Payable too high?
PDS's current Days Payable of 56.71 is near median its 10-year median of 55.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.71 to a high of 60.29. The Business Services industry median Days Payable is 46.86. PDS's value of 56.71 is 21% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PDS ranks #399 out of 941 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PDS has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PDS's Days Payable compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PDS ranks #399 out of 941 companies for Days Payable. This puts PDS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 46.86. PDS's value of 56.71 is 21% above this benchmark. Historically, PDS's own Days Payable has ranged from 34.71 to 60.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.10 vs. the industry median of 46.86, PDS 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Payable among Business Services companies is 46.86, based on 941 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. PDS's current Days Payable of 56.71 is 21% 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 PDS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Payable is 46.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PDS's current Days Payable is 56.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PDS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PDS (NSE:PDSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹479.52, compared to a current price of ₹364.35 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 56.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.10 and 21% above the Business Services industry median of 46.86. PDS's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 PDS (NSE:PDSL), the current Days Payable is 56.71 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 PDS (NSE:PDSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PDS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹364.35 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹479.52. GuruFocus considers PDS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PDSL:

  • Days Payable: 56.71 (near median its 10-year median of 55.10)
  • GF Value™: ₹479.52 vs. price of ₹364.35 (24% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21% above the Business Services median (#399 of 941)

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


PDS Business Description

Other Exchanges 538730:India
Address Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road, Unit No. 971, Solitaire Corporate Park, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400093
PDS Ltd is engaged in the trading of ready-to-wear apparel, providing services to group companies engaged in the export of ready-to-wear apparel and sourcing and distribution of their products. The company is also engaged in the business of holding, owning, leasing, or licensing real estate. It has three reporting segments: Sourcing, Manufacturing, PDS Ventures, and Others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Sourcing segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its customers in the UK and Europe and the rest from North America, Asia and Middle East, India, and other regions.
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