Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) Days Inventory: 144.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


NSE:ORIENTPPR Orient Paper & Industries Ltd NSE:ORIENTPPR
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What is Orient Paper & Industries Days Inventory?

Orient Paper & Industries NSE:ORIENTPPR -1.69% 60 Days Inventory is 144.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 135.98. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTPPR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹40.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Forest Products companies, Orient Paper & Industries ranks worse than 65.31% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Orient Paper & Industries's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,616 Mil. Orient Paper & Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,023 Mil. Hence, Orient Paper & Industries's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 144.15.

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

NSE:ORIENTPPR' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 96.31   Med: 135.98   Max: 346.3
Current: 113.46

During the past 13 years, Orient Paper & Industries's highest Days Inventory was 346.30. The lowest was 96.31. And the median was 135.98.

NSE:ORIENTPPR's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
65.31% of 271 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 90.54 vs NSE:ORIENTPPR: 113.46

Orient Paper & Industries's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (143.21) to Mar. 2026 (144.15). It might indicate that Orient Paper & Industries's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Orient Paper & Industries's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.63.

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. Orient Paper & Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.70.


Orient Paper & Industries  (NSE:ORIENTPPR) 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.

Orient Paper & Industries'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.

Orient Paper & Industries'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.


Orient Paper & Industries Days Inventory Related Terms


Orient Paper & Industries Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orient Paper & Industries'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.

Orient Paper & Industries Days Inventory Chart

Orient Paper & Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Orient Paper & Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory 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 143.21 134.83 74.48 97.37 144.15

Orient Paper & Industries Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Orient Paper & Industries'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.


Orient Paper & Industries Days Inventory vs Forest Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Orient Paper & Industries's Days Inventory falls into.


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Orient Paper & Industries Days Inventory Calculation

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

Orient Paper & Industries's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1525.906 + 1616.373) / 2 ) / 4151.404*365
=1571.1395 / 4151.404*365
=138.14

Orient Paper & Industries'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
=( (0 + 1616.373) / 1 ) / 1023.204*365 / 4
=1616.373 / 1023.204*365 / 4
=144.15

* 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 144.15 mean?
Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) has a Days Inventory of 144.15 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Orient Paper & Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 135.98. Over the past decade, Orient Paper & Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 96.31 to 346.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #177 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Orient Paper & Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Orient Paper & Industries' current Days Inventory of 144.15 is near median its 10-year median of 135.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 96.31 to a high of 346.30. The Forest Products industry median Days Inventory is 90.54. Orient Paper & Industries' value of 144.15 is 59.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #177 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orient Paper & Industries has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Paper & Industries' Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #177 out of 271 companies for Days Inventory. This places Orient Paper & Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.54. Orient Paper & Industries' value of 144.15 is 59.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Paper & Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 96.31 to 346.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 135.98 vs. the industry median of 90.54, Orient Paper & Industries 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. Orient Paper & Industries's current Days Inventory of 144.15 is 59.2% 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 Orient Paper & Industries 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. Orient Paper & Industries's current Days Inventory is 144.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 135.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Paper & Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹40.44, compared to a current price of ₹16.82 — trading 58.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 144.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 135.98 and 59.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 90.54. Orient Paper & Industries' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR), the current Days Inventory is 144.15 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 Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Paper & Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹16.82 is trading 58.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹40.44. GuruFocus considers Orient Paper & Industries to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTPPR:

  • Days Inventory: 144.15 (near median its 10-year median of 135.98)
  • GF Value™: ₹40.44 vs. price of ₹16.82 (58.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.2% above the Forest Products median (#177 of 271)

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


Orient Paper & Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges 502420:India
Address 9/1, R. N. Mukherjee Road, 9th Floor, Birla Building, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700001
Orient Paper & Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of paper and other paper-related products and chemicals. The company produces pulp and paper for writing, printing, industrial, and specialty papers. The company manages its business into segments namely Paper and Tissue, and Chemicals. The company generates maximum revenue from the Paper & Tissue segment. The company operates its business in India and overseas.
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