United Breweries (NSE:UBL) Days Payable: 133.95 (As of Mar. 2026) — 97% Above Median


NSE:UBL United Breweries Ltd NSE:UBL
78 GF Score
Price ₹1,369.20
GF Value ₹2,162.16
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is United Breweries Days Payable?

United Breweries NSE:UBL +1.80% 78 Days Payable is 133.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 68.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:UBL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,162.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, United Breweries ranks better than 54.46% on this metric.

United Breweries's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹17,992 Mil. United Breweries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹12,257 Mil. Hence, United Breweries's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 133.95.

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

NSE:UBL' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.83   Med: 68   Max: 104.1
Current: 93.03

During the past 13 years, United Breweries's highest Days Payable was 104.10. The lowest was 55.83. And the median was 68.00.

NSE:UBL's Days Payable is ranked better than
54.46% of 202 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 82.04 vs NSE:UBL: 93.03

United Breweries's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (78.18) to Mar. 2026 (133.95). It may suggest that United Breweries delayed paying its suppliers.


United Breweries Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Breweries'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.

United Breweries Days Payable Chart

United Breweries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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United Breweries 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:UBL vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Days Payable Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, United Breweries'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.


United Breweries Days Payable vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, United Breweries's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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United Breweries 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.

United Breweries'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
=( (11495.5 + 17992.4) / 2 ) / 51695.6*365
=14743.95 / 51695.6*365
=104.10

United Breweries'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 + 17992.4) / 1 ) / 12257.2*365 / 4
=17992.4 / 12257.2*365 / 4
=133.95

* 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 133.95 mean?
United Breweries (NSE:UBL) has a Days Payable of 133.95 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 United Breweries and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 68.00. Over the past decade, United Breweries' Days Payable has ranged from 55.83 to 104.10. According to the industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #92 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is United Breweries' Days Payable too high?
United Breweries' current Days Payable of 133.95 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 68.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.83 to a high of 104.10. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Payable is 82.04. United Breweries' value of 133.95 is 63.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #92 out of 202 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Breweries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Breweries' Days Payable compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, United Breweries ranks #92 out of 202 companies for Days Payable. This puts United Breweries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 82.04. United Breweries' value of 133.95 is 63.3% above this benchmark. Historically, United Breweries' own Days Payable has ranged from 55.83 to 104.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.00 vs. the industry median of 82.04, United Breweries 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Payable among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 82.04, based on 202 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. United Breweries's current Days Payable of 133.95 is 63.3% 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 United Breweries and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Payable is 82.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Breweries's current Days Payable is 133.95, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 68.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries (NSE:UBL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,162.16, compared to a current price of ₹1,369.20 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 133.95, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 68.00 and 63.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 82.04. United Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL), the current Days Payable is 133.95 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 United Breweries (NSE:UBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Breweries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,369.20 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,162.16. GuruFocus considers United Breweries to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UBL:

  • Days Payable: 133.95 (97% above median its 10-year median of 68.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹2,162.16 vs. price of ₹1,369.20 (36.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#92 of 202)

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


United Breweries Business Description

Other Exchanges 532478:India
Address No. 24, Vittal Mallya Road, UB Tower, UB City, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560001
United Breweries Ltd brews and sells beer and flavored malt beverages in India. The company has dozens of production facilities in India, and it licenses its brands to be manufactured in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The company's flagship brand is Kingfisher, which is prominent in India and is sold in dozens of countries around the world. It has two segments Beer and Non-alcoholic beverages. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Beer segment. The company's other brands include Bullet, Cannon 10000, Kalyani, UB Export, Zingaro, London Pilsner, and Heineken among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from its business in India and the rest from other regions.
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