Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Days Inventory: 109.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median


KAR:CEPB Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd KAR:CEPB
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Price ₨30.12
GF Value ₨26.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Century Paper & Board Mills Days Inventory?

Century Paper & Board Mills KAR:CEPB 62 Days Inventory is 109.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 95.93. GuruFocus rates KAR:CEPB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Forest Products companies, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks worse than 60.89% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Century Paper & Board Mills's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨11,376 Mil. Century Paper & Board Mills's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨9,491 Mil. Hence, Century Paper & Board Mills's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 109.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Century Paper & Board Mills's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:CEPB' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 83.09   Med: 95.93   Max: 111.17
Current: 108.52

During the past 13 years, Century Paper & Board Mills's highest Days Inventory was 111.17. The lowest was 83.09. And the median was 95.93.

KAR:CEPB's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
60.89% of 271 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 90.54 vs KAR:CEPB: 108.52

Century Paper & Board Mills's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (126.35) to Mar. 2026 (109.36).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Century Paper & Board Mills's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.

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. Century Paper & Board Mills's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.


Century Paper & Board Mills  (KAR:CEPB) 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.

Century Paper & Board Mills'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.

Century Paper & Board Mills's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=11375.5125 / 10284.106
=1.11

* 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.


Century Paper & Board Mills Days Inventory Related Terms


Century Paper & Board Mills Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Paper & Board Mills'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.

Century Paper & Board Mills Days Inventory Chart

Century Paper & Board Mills Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Inventory
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Century Paper & Board Mills 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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KAR:CEPB vs SLVM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Century Paper & Board Mills'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.


Century Paper & Board Mills Days Inventory vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Paper & Board Mills's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Century Paper & Board Mills's Days Inventory falls into.


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Century Paper & Board Mills Days Inventory Calculation

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

Century Paper & Board Mills's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (10806.857 + 10280.984) / 2 ) / 34617.073*365
=10543.9205 / 34617.073*365
=111.17

Century Paper & Board Mills'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
=( (10730.79 + 12020.235) / 2 ) / 9491.393*365 / 4
=11375.5125 / 9491.393*365 / 4
=109.36

* 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 109.36 mean?
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a Days Inventory of 109.36 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 95.93. Over the past decade, Century Paper & Board Mills' Days Inventory has ranged from 83.09 to 111.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #165 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' Days Inventory too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current Days Inventory of 109.36 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 95.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.09 to a high of 111.17. The Forest Products industry median Days Inventory is 90.54. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 109.36 is 20.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #165 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Paper & Board Mills has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Paper & Board Mills' Days Inventory compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #165 out of 271 companies for Days Inventory. This places Century Paper & Board Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.54. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 109.36 is 20.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Century Paper & Board Mills' own Days Inventory has ranged from 83.09 to 111.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.93 vs. the industry median of 90.54, Century Paper & Board Mills 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 Forest Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Forest Products companies is 90.54, based on 271 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. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Days Inventory of 109.36 is 20.8% 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 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 Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Days Inventory is 109.36, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 95.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.85, compared to a current price of ₨30.12 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 109.36, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 95.93 and 20.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 90.54. Century Paper & Board Mills' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current Days Inventory is 109.36 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨30.12 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.85. GuruFocus considers Century Paper & Board Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:CEPB:

  • Days Inventory: 109.36 (14% above median its 10-year median of 95.93)
  • GF Value™: ₨26.85 vs. price of ₨30.12 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.8% above the Forest Products median (#165 of 271)

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


Century Paper & Board Mills Business Description

Address Sarwar Shaheed Road, Lakson Square, Building No. 2, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74200
Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of paper, board, and related products. Its product portfolio consists of Coated Brand, Uncoated Brand, MF Paper, MG Paper, Corrugated Boxes, and others.
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