S Chand and CoNSE:SCHAND -0.09%71 Days Payable is 83.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 214.91. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCHAND with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹265.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 912 Media - Diversified companies, S Chand and Co ranks better than 69.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for S Chand and Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCHAND'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 152.96 Med: 214.91 Max: 320.36
Current: 163.95
During the past 13 years, S Chand and Co's highest Days Payable was 320.36. The lowest was 152.96. And the median was 214.91.
NSE:SCHAND's Days Payable is ranked better than 69.41% of 912
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 83.895
vs NSE:SCHAND: 163.95
S Chand and Co's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (71.01) to Mar. 2026 (83.46).
It may suggest that S Chand and Codelayed paying its suppliers.
S Chand and Co Days Payable Related Terms
S Chand and Co Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S Chand and Co'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 Publishing subindustry, S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a Days Payable of 83.46 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 214.91. Over the past decade, S Chand and Co's Days Payable has ranged from 152.96 to 320.36. According to the industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #279 out of 912 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is S Chand and Co's Days Payable too high?
S Chand and Co's current Days Payable of 83.46 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 214.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 152.96 to a high of 320.36. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 83.90. S Chand and Co's value of 83.46 is 0.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #279 out of 912 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's Days Payable compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #279 out of 912 companies for Days Payable. This puts S Chand and Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 83.90. S Chand and Co's value of 83.46 is 0.5% below this benchmark. Historically, S Chand and Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 152.96 to 320.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 214.91 vs. the industry median of 83.90, S Chand and Co 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 83.90, based on 912 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. S Chand and Co's current Days Payable of 83.46 is 0.5% 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 83.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current Days Payable is 83.46, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 214.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹265.96, compared to a current price of ₹150.91 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 83.46, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 214.91 and 0.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 83.90. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current Days Payable is 83.46 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹150.91 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹265.96.
GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:
Days Payable: 83.46 (61% below median its 10-year median of 214.91)
GF Value™: ₹265.96 vs. price of ₹150.91 (43.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#279 of 912)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCHAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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