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Universal CablesNSE:UNIVCABLES +2.92%76 Days Payable is 112.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 90.09. GuruFocus rates NSE:UNIVCABLES with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹841.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,991 Industrial Products companies, Universal Cables ranks better than 56.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Cables's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UNIVCABLES'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.8 Med: 90.09 Max: 131.15
Current: 91.17
During the past 13 years, Universal Cables's highest Days Payable was 131.15. The lowest was 69.80. And the median was 90.09.
NSE:UNIVCABLES's Days Payable is ranked better than 56.7% of 2991
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 77.97
vs NSE:UNIVCABLES: 91.17
Universal Cables's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (65.64) to Mar. 2026 (112.13).
It may suggest that Universal Cablesdelayed paying its suppliers.
Universal Cables Days Payable Related Terms
Universal Cables Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Universal Cables'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.
NSE:UNIVCABLES vs VRT, BE: Days Payable Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Universal Cables'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.
Universal Cables Days Payable vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Universal Cables's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Cables'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.
Universal Cables'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.
Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) has a Days Payable of 112.13 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 Universal Cables and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 90.09. Over the past decade, Universal Cables' Days Payable has ranged from 69.80 to 131.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #1295 out of 2991 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Universal Cables' Days Payable too high?
Universal Cables' current Days Payable of 112.13 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 90.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.80 to a high of 131.15. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 77.97. Universal Cables' value of 112.13 is 43.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #1295 out of 2991 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Cables has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Cables' Days Payable compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #1295 out of 2991 companies for Days Payable. This puts Universal Cables in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 77.97. Universal Cables' value of 112.13 is 43.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Cables' own Days Payable has ranged from 69.80 to 131.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.09 vs. the industry median of 77.97, Universal Cables 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 77.97, based on 2,991 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. Universal Cables's current Days Payable of 112.13 is 43.8% 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 Universal Cables and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 77.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Cables's current Days Payable is 112.13, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 90.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Cables stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹841.82, compared to a current price of ₹1,200.80 — trading 42.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 112.13, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 90.09 and 43.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 77.97. Universal Cables' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES), the current Days Payable is 112.13 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 Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cables stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,200.80 is trading 42.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹841.82.
GuruFocus considers Universal Cables to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UNIVCABLES:
Days Payable: 112.13 (24% above median its 10-year median of 90.09)
GF Value™: ₹841.82 vs. price of ₹1,200.80 (42.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1295 of 2991)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UNIVCABLES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Cables Ltd is an Indian based firm. The company is mainly engaged in manufacturing, and sales of electrical and other cables, capacitors, conductors, and related products. Its product portfolio comprises of extra-high voltage, medium-low voltage power and control cables, and low-high tension capacitors. The company is organized into one segment that is Electrical and other Cables, Capacitors, Wires, and Conductors.
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