Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) Days Inventory: 113.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 27% Above Median


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GF Value €3.59
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What is Metsa Board Oyj Days Inventory?

Metsa Board Oyj FRA:MSRB -1.73% 58 Days Inventory is 113.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 89.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:MSRB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.59. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 372 Packaging & Containers companies, Metsa Board Oyj ranks worse than 75.27% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Metsa Board Oyj's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €381 Mil. Metsa Board Oyj's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €306 Mil. Hence, Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 113.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MSRB' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.62   Med: 89.38   Max: 116.69
Current: 116.69

During the past 13 years, Metsa Board Oyj's highest Days Inventory was 116.69. The lowest was 82.62. And the median was 89.38.

FRA:MSRB's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
75.27% of 372 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 77.43 vs FRA:MSRB: 116.69

Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (126.81) to Mar. 2026 (113.44).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Metsa Board Oyj's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.80.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Metsa Board Oyj's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.97.


Metsa Board Oyj  (FRA:MSRB) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Metsa Board Oyj's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Metsa Board Oyj's Inventory to Revenue for the three months 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Metsa Board Oyj Days Inventory Related Terms


Metsa Board Oyj Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory 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.

Metsa Board Oyj Days Inventory Chart

Metsa Board Oyj Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Metsa Board Oyj 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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FRA:MSRB vs SW, PKG, IP: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.


Metsa Board Oyj Days Inventory vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory falls into.


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Metsa Board Oyj Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (472.6 + 374.1) / 2 ) / 1508.9*365
=423.35 / 1508.9*365
=102.41

Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (374.1 + 387.7) / 2 ) / 306.4*365 / 4
=380.9 / 306.4*365 / 4
=113.44

* 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 Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 113.44 mean?
Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) has a Days Inventory of 113.44 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Metsa Board Oyj and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 89.38. Over the past decade, Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory has ranged from 82.62 to 116.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #280 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory too high?
Metsa Board Oyj's current Days Inventory of 113.44 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 89.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.62 to a high of 116.69. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Inventory is 77.43. Metsa Board Oyj's value of 113.44 is 46.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #280 out of 372 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metsa Board Oyj has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metsa Board Oyj's Days Inventory compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #280 out of 372 companies for Days Inventory. This places Metsa Board Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 77.43. Metsa Board Oyj's value of 113.44 is 46.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Metsa Board Oyj's own Days Inventory has ranged from 82.62 to 116.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.38 vs. the industry median of 77.43, Metsa Board Oyj 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 Inventory for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Inventory among Packaging & Containers companies is 77.43, based on 372 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Metsa Board Oyj's current Days Inventory of 113.44 is 46.5% 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 Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Metsa Board Oyj and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Inventory is 77.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metsa Board Oyj's current Days Inventory is 113.44, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 89.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metsa Board Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) has a current Days Inventory of 113.44. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.59, compared to a current price of €2.73 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 113.44, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 89.38 and 46.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 77.43. Metsa Board Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB), the current Days Inventory is 113.44 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 Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metsa Board Oyj stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.73 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.59.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MSRB:

  • Days Inventory: 113.44 (27% above median its 10-year median of 89.38)
  • GF Value™: €3.59 vs. price of €2.73 (23.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#280 of 372)

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


Metsa Board Oyj Business Description

Address Revontulenpuisto 2, P.O. Box 20, Espoo, FIN, 02100
Metsa Board Oyj is the European producer of premium lightweight paperboards. Its product portfolio includes pulp, boxboard, and linerboard, which are used in foodservice and consumer goods packaging. The company's customers are typically boxboard printers, carton board manufacturers in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, and manufacturers of branded goods and wholesalers. It operates fiber mills that produce its fiber-based products from timber. The Company operates in European Nations like Germany, Sweden, Spain, etc., and also in other countries like the UK, Norway, Canada, Asia, and Turkey. The majority of the revenue is generated in Europe.
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