Malu Paper MillsNSE:MALUPAPER -1.98%59 Days Inventory is 58.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 74.83. GuruFocus rates NSE:MALUPAPER with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹48.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 270 Forest Products companies, Malu Paper Mills ranks better than 69.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malu Paper Mills's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MALUPAPER'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.18 Med: 74.83 Max: 89.98
Current: 67.84
During the past 13 years, Malu Paper Mills's highest Days Inventory was 89.98. The lowest was 48.18. And the median was 74.83.
NSE:MALUPAPER's Days Inventory is ranked better than 69.63% of 270
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 89.475
vs NSE:MALUPAPER: 67.84
Malu Paper Mills's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (63.10) to Mar. 2026 (58.23).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Malu Paper Mills's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.57.
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.
Malu Paper Mills's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.
Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) 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.
Malu Paper 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.
Malu Paper Mills'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.
Malu Paper Mills Days Inventory Related Terms
Malu Paper Mills Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Malu Paper 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.
Malu Paper Mills Days Inventory Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Malu Paper 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.
Malu Paper Mills Days Inventory vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Malu Paper Mills's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malu Paper Mills'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.
Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) has a Days Inventory of 58.23 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Malu Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 74.83. Over the past decade, Malu Paper Mills' Days Inventory has ranged from 48.18 to 89.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Malu Paper Mills ranks #82 out of 270 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 30.4%.
Is Malu Paper Mills' Days Inventory too high?
Malu Paper Mills' current Days Inventory of 58.23 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 74.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.18 to a high of 89.98. The Forest Products industry median Days Inventory is 89.48. Malu Paper Mills' value of 58.23 is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malu Paper Mills ranks #82 out of 270 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malu Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malu Paper Mills' Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Malu Paper Mills ranks #82 out of 270 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Malu Paper Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 89.48. Malu Paper Mills' value of 58.23 is 34.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Malu Paper Mills' own Days Inventory has ranged from 48.18 to 89.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.83 vs. the industry median of 89.48, Malu Paper Mills has consistently been below 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 89.48, based on 270 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. Malu Paper Mills's current Days Inventory of 58.23 is 34.9% below 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 Malu Paper Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 89.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malu Paper Mills's current Days Inventory is 58.23, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 74.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malu Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹48.98, compared to a current price of ₹30.67 — trading 37.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 58.23, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 74.83 and 34.9% below the Forest Products industry median of 89.48. Malu Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER), the current Days Inventory is 58.23 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 Malu Paper Mills (NSE:MALUPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malu Paper Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹30.67 is trading 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹48.98.
GuruFocus considers Malu Paper Mills to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MALUPAPER:
Days Inventory: 58.23 (22% below median its 10-year median of 74.83)
GF Value™: ₹48.98 vs. price of ₹30.67 (37.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% below the Forest Products median (#82 of 270)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MALUPAPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malu Paper Mills Ltd is an Indian-based company engaged in the Manufacturing of Pulp & Paper. Its main products consist of Kraft Papers, Writing & Printing and Newsprint papers. It operates through one segment and generates revenue from the same. The company's manufacturing plants are located in Saoner Taluka of Nagpur District.
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