Sudarshan Chemical Industries (NSE:SUDARSCHEM) Days Payable: 94.79 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Below Median

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NSE:SUDARSCHEM Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd NSE:SUDARSCHEM
87 GF Score
Price ₹1,066.20
GF Value ₹2,280.59
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What is Sudarshan Chemical Industries Days Payable?

Sudarshan Chemical Industries NSE:SUDARSCHEM +2.71% 87 Days Payable is 94.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 125.28. GuruFocus rates NSE:SUDARSCHEM with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,280.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,553 Chemicals companies, Sudarshan Chemical Industries ranks better than 78.75% on this metric.

Sudarshan Chemical Industries's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹15,340 Mil. Sudarshan Chemical Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹14,767 Mil. Hence, Sudarshan Chemical Industries's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 94.79.

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

NSE:SUDARSCHEM' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 93.98   Med: 125.28   Max: 196.58
Current: 107.34

During the past 13 years, Sudarshan Chemical Industries's highest Days Payable was 196.58. The lowest was 93.98. And the median was 125.28.

NSE:SUDARSCHEM's Days Payable is ranked better than
78.75% of 1553 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.7 vs NSE:SUDARSCHEM: 107.34

Sudarshan Chemical Industries's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (184.30) to Mar. 2026 (94.79). It may suggest that Sudarshan Chemical Industries accelerated paying its suppliers.


Sudarshan Chemical Industries Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sudarshan Chemical Industries'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.

Sudarshan Chemical Industries Days Payable Chart

Sudarshan Chemical Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Sudarshan Chemical Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:SUDARSCHEM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sudarshan Chemical Industries'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.


Sudarshan Chemical Industries Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sudarshan Chemical Industries's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sudarshan Chemical Industries's Days Payable falls into.


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Sudarshan Chemical Industries 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.

Sudarshan Chemical Industries'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
=( (13984.5 + 15340) / 2 ) / 49718*365
=14662.25 / 49718*365
=107.64

Sudarshan Chemical Industries'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 + 15340) / 1 ) / 14767*365 / 4
=15340 / 14767*365 / 4
=94.79

* 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 94.79 mean?
Sudarshan Chemical Industries (NSE:SUDARSCHEM) has a Days Payable of 94.79 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 Sudarshan Chemical Industries and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 125.28. Over the past decade, Sudarshan Chemical Industries' Days Payable has ranged from 93.98 to 196.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Sudarshan Chemical Industries ranks #330 out of 1553 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Sudarshan Chemical Industries' Days Payable too high?
Sudarshan Chemical Industries' current Days Payable of 94.79 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 125.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 93.98 to a high of 196.58. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.70. Sudarshan Chemical Industries' value of 94.79 is 58.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sudarshan Chemical Industries ranks #330 out of 1553 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sudarshan Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sudarshan Chemical Industries' Days Payable compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sudarshan Chemical Industries ranks #330 out of 1553 companies for Days Payable. This places Sudarshan Chemical Industries in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 59.70. Sudarshan Chemical Industries' value of 94.79 is 58.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sudarshan Chemical Industries' own Days Payable has ranged from 93.98 to 196.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 125.28 vs. the industry median of 59.70, Sudarshan Chemical Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.70, based on 1,553 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. Sudarshan Chemical Industries's current Days Payable of 94.79 is 58.8% 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 Sudarshan Chemical Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sudarshan Chemical Industries's current Days Payable is 94.79, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 125.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sudarshan Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sudarshan Chemical Industries (NSE:SUDARSCHEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,280.59, compared to a current price of ₹1,066.20 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 94.79, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 125.28 and 58.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.70. Sudarshan Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 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 Sudarshan Chemical Industries (NSE:SUDARSCHEM), the current Days Payable is 94.79 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 Sudarshan Chemical Industries (NSE:SUDARSCHEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sudarshan Chemical Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,066.20 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,280.59. GuruFocus considers Sudarshan Chemical Industries to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SUDARSCHEM:

  • Days Payable: 94.79 (24% below median its 10-year median of 125.28)
  • GF Value™: ₹2,280.59 vs. price of ₹1,066.20 (53.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.8% above the Chemicals median (#330 of 1553)

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


Sudarshan Chemical Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 506655:India
Address Near PAN Card Club Road, 7th Floor, Eleven West Panchshil, Survey No. 25, Baner, Pune, MH, IND, 411069
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd manufactures color and effect pigments. The company's pigment portfolio includes organic and inorganic pigments, effect pigments, and other products. It manufactures Azos, Iron oxides, Chromes, Solvent dyes, and other pigments for various applications including coating, inks, plastics, cosmetics, fashion accessories, and automobiles. The company's operating segments include Pigments which derives key revenue, and Others. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from India.
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