Astron Paper & Board MillNSE:ASTRON +2.16%42 Days Inventory is 992.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1491% above its 10-year median of 62.39. GuruFocus rates NSE:ASTRON with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Forest Products companies, Astron Paper & Board Mill ranks worse than 98.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astron Paper & Board Mill's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ASTRON'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.66 Med: 62.39 Max: 2629.54
Current: 2597.78
During the past 13 years, Astron Paper & Board Mill's highest Days Inventory was 2629.54. The lowest was 38.66. And the median was 62.39.
NSE:ASTRON's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 98.89% of 271
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 89.94
vs NSE:ASTRON: 2597.78
Astron Paper & Board Mill's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (1,724.68) to Mar. 2026 (992.63).
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Astron Paper & Board Mill's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.
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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 236.98.
Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) 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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill'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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill'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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Days Inventory Related Terms
Astron Paper & Board Mill Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Days Inventory Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Astron Paper & Board Mill'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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Days Inventory vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Astron Paper & Board Mill's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astron Paper & Board Mill's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) has a Days Inventory of 992.63 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Astron Paper & Board Mill and its competitors. This is 1491% above median its historical median of 62.39. Over the past decade, Astron Paper & Board Mill's Days Inventory has ranged from 38.66 to 2,629.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Astron Paper & Board Mill ranks #268 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Astron Paper & Board Mill's Days Inventory too high?
Astron Paper & Board Mill's current Days Inventory of 992.63 is 1491% above median its 10-year median of 62.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.66 to a high of 2,629.54. The Forest Products industry median Days Inventory is 89.94. Astron Paper & Board Mill's value of 992.63 is 1003.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astron Paper & Board Mill ranks #268 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Astron Paper & Board Mill has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astron Paper & Board Mill's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Astron Paper & Board Mill ranks #268 out of 271 companies for Days Inventory. This places Astron Paper & Board Mill in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 89.94. Astron Paper & Board Mill's value of 992.63 is 1003.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Astron Paper & Board Mill's own Days Inventory has ranged from 38.66 to 2,629.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.39 vs. the industry median of 89.94, Astron Paper & Board Mill 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 89.94, 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. Astron Paper & Board Mill's current Days Inventory of 992.63 is 1003.7% 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 89.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astron Paper & Board Mill's current Days Inventory is 992.63, which is 1491% above median its own 10-year median of 62.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astron Paper & Board Mill stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹0.29, compared to a current price of ₹3.79 — trading 1206.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 992.63, which is 1491% above median its 10-year median of 62.39 and 1003.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 89.94. Astron Paper & Board Mill's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON), the current Days Inventory is 992.63 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astron Paper & Board Mill stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹3.79 is trading 1206.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹0.29.
GuruFocus considers Astron Paper & Board Mill to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTRON:
Days Inventory: 992.63 (1491% above median its 10-year median of 62.39)
GF Value™: ₹0.29 vs. price of ₹3.79 (1206.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1003.7% above the Forest Products median (#268 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTRON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd is a prominent Indian company specializing in the manufacturing of recycled corrugated paper and Kraft paper derived from waste paper. The company mainly focuses on producing a wide range of Kraft papers that serve various packaging needs. Its product portfolio includes varied products like VTL, High RCT, Kraft Liner, Test Liner, and Corrugated Medium Paper, ranging mainly from 80 GSM to 350 GSM and 16 to 40 BF. The company's dominant source of income is from the sale of Kraft paper.
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