VA Tech Wabag (NSE:WABAG) Days Payable: 103.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — 37% Below Median


NSE:WABAG VA Tech Wabag Ltd NSE:WABAG
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GF Value ₹1,790.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is VA Tech Wabag Days Payable?

VA Tech Wabag NSE:WABAG -1.23% 87 Days Payable is 103.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 164.80. GuruFocus rates NSE:WABAG with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,790.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,709 Construction companies, VA Tech Wabag ranks better than 72.44% on this metric.

VA Tech Wabag's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹12,622 Mil. VA Tech Wabag's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹11,136 Mil. Hence, VA Tech Wabag's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 103.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for VA Tech Wabag's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:WABAG' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 138.86   Med: 164.8   Max: 265.08
Current: 138.86

During the past 13 years, VA Tech Wabag's highest Days Payable was 265.08. The lowest was 138.86. And the median was 164.80.

NSE:WABAG's Days Payable is ranked better than
72.44% of 1709 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 76.67 vs NSE:WABAG: 138.86

VA Tech Wabag's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (100.21) to Mar. 2026 (103.43). It may suggest that VA Tech Wabag delayed paying its suppliers.


VA Tech Wabag Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VA Tech Wabag'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.

VA Tech Wabag Days Payable Chart

VA Tech Wabag Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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VA Tech Wabag Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 100.21 182.47 158.16 141.84 103.43

NSE:WABAG vs PWR, FIX, EME: Days Payable Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, VA Tech Wabag'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.


VA Tech Wabag Days Payable vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, VA Tech Wabag's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VA Tech Wabag's Days Payable falls into.


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VA Tech Wabag 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.

VA Tech Wabag'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
=( (10458 + 12622) / 2 ) / 30038*365
=11540 / 30038*365
=140.23

VA Tech Wabag'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 + 12622) / 1 ) / 11136*365 / 4
=12622 / 11136*365 / 4
=103.43

* 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 103.43 mean?
VA Tech Wabag (NSE:WABAG) has a Days Payable of 103.43 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 VA Tech Wabag and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 164.80. Over the past decade, VA Tech Wabag's Days Payable has ranged from 138.86 to 265.08. According to the industry distribution chart, VA Tech Wabag ranks #471 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is VA Tech Wabag's Days Payable too high?
VA Tech Wabag's current Days Payable of 103.43 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 164.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 138.86 to a high of 265.08. The Construction industry median Days Payable is 76.67. VA Tech Wabag's value of 103.43 is 34.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VA Tech Wabag ranks #471 out of 1709 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, VA Tech Wabag has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VA Tech Wabag's Days Payable compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, VA Tech Wabag ranks #471 out of 1709 companies for Days Payable. This puts VA Tech Wabag in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 76.67. VA Tech Wabag's value of 103.43 is 34.9% above this benchmark. Historically, VA Tech Wabag's own Days Payable has ranged from 138.86 to 265.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 164.80 vs. the industry median of 76.67, VA Tech Wabag 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 Construction company?
The median Days Payable among Construction companies is 76.67, based on 1,709 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. VA Tech Wabag's current Days Payable of 103.43 is 34.9% 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 VA Tech Wabag and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Payable is 76.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VA Tech Wabag's current Days Payable is 103.43, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 164.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VA Tech Wabag stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VA Tech Wabag (NSE:WABAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,790.35, compared to a current price of ₹2,055.30 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 103.43, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 164.80 and 34.9% above the Construction industry median of 76.67. VA Tech Wabag's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 VA Tech Wabag (NSE:WABAG), the current Days Payable is 103.43 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 VA Tech Wabag (NSE:WABAG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VA Tech Wabag stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹2,055.30 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,790.35. GuruFocus considers VA Tech Wabag to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:WABAG:

  • Days Payable: 103.43 (37% below median its 10-year median of 164.80)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,790.35 vs. price of ₹2,055.30 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.9% above the Construction median (#471 of 1709)

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


VA Tech Wabag Business Description

Other Exchanges 533269:India
Address 200 Feet Thoraipakkam - Pallavaram Main Road, Wabag House, No. 17, Sunnambu Kolathur, Chennai, TN, IND, 600117
VA Tech Wabag Ltd provides engineering solutions in the water treatment industry. The group is engaged in the construction and maintenance of water treatment plants. The company design completes and operates drinking water and wastewater plants for both the municipal and industrial sectors. The company offers sustained solutions for special customer needs through a comprehensive range of services and technologies. The company provides lifecycle solutions, including conceptualization, design, engineering, procurement, supply, installation, construction, and operations and maintenance services. It has two geographical operating segments which are India and Rest of world, where it makes majority of the revenue from India.
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