* 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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Payable Chart
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Days Payable vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's Days Payable falls into.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers 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.
* 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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) has a Days Payable of 38.29 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 75.63. Over the past decade, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Days Payable has ranged from 60.31 to 94.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #111 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Days Payable too high?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' current Days Payable of 38.29 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 75.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.31 to a high of 94.04. The Agriculture industry median Days Payable is 72.70. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 38.29 is 47.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #111 out of 246 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' Days Payable compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #111 out of 246 companies for Days Payable. This puts Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 72.70. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 38.29 is 47.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' own Days Payable has ranged from 60.31 to 94.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.63 vs. the industry median of 72.70, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers has consistently been below 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 Agriculture company?
The median Days Payable among Agriculture companies is 72.70, based on 246 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. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Days Payable of 38.29 is 47.3% below 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Days Payable is 72.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's current Days Payable is 38.29, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 75.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹361.18, compared to a current price of ₹130.95 — trading 63.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 38.29, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 75.63 and 47.3% below the Agriculture industry median of 72.70. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF), the current Days Payable is 38.29 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹130.95 is trading 63.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹361.18.
GuruFocus considers Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RCF:
Days Payable: 38.29 (49% below median its 10-year median of 75.63)
GF Value™: ₹361.18 vs. price of ₹130.95 (63.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.3% below the Agriculture median (#111 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Business Description
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and industrial chemicals. It is a government-owned company under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, India. It operates two manufacturing units in Mumbai and Thal, Maharashtra. It produces fertilizers such as urea, complex fertilizers (NPK), bio-fertilizers, micronutrients, and water-soluble fertilizers, along with a range of industrial chemicals used in various industries. The company distributes its products across India and outside India. The company also offers soil testing and farmer training services. The Company has the following operating segments: Fertilizers, Industrial Chemicals, and Trading. The majority revenue generation segment is Industrial Chemicals.
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