Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) Days Inventory: 75.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median

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NSE:SESHAPAPER Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd NSE:SESHAPAPER
79 GF Score
Price ₹220.62
GF Value ₹272.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Seshasayee Paper & Boards Days Inventory?

Seshasayee Paper & Boards NSE:SESHAPAPER +1.40% 79 Days Inventory is 75.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 92.13. GuruFocus rates NSE:SESHAPAPER with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹272.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Forest Products companies, Seshasayee Paper & Boards ranks worse than 71.22% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Seshasayee Paper & Boards's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹3,604 Mil. Seshasayee Paper & Boards's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,334 Mil. Hence, Seshasayee Paper & Boards's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 75.88.

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

NSE:SESHAPAPER' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.06   Med: 92.13   Max: 187.53
Current: 126.24

During the past 13 years, Seshasayee Paper & Boards's highest Days Inventory was 187.53. The lowest was 67.06. And the median was 92.13.

NSE:SESHAPAPER's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
71.22% of 271 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 89.63 vs NSE:SESHAPAPER: 126.24

Seshasayee Paper & Boards's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (92.84) to Mar. 2026 (75.88).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Seshasayee Paper & Boards's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.20.

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. Seshasayee Paper & Boards's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.61.


Seshasayee Paper & Boards  (NSE:SESHAPAPER) 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.

Seshasayee Paper & Boards'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.

Seshasayee Paper & Boards'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.


Seshasayee Paper & Boards Days Inventory Related Terms


Seshasayee Paper & Boards Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seshasayee Paper & Boards'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.

Seshasayee Paper & Boards Days Inventory Chart

Seshasayee Paper & Boards Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Seshasayee Paper & Boards 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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Seshasayee Paper & Boards Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Seshasayee Paper & Boards'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.


Seshasayee Paper & Boards Days Inventory vs Forest Products Industry

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

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


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Seshasayee Paper & Boards Days Inventory Calculation

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

Seshasayee Paper & Boards'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
=( (3540.5 + 3604.3) / 2 ) / 11408.6*365
=3572.4 / 11408.6*365
=114.29

Seshasayee Paper & Boards'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 + 3604.3) / 1 ) / 4334.4*365 / 4
=3604.3 / 4334.4*365 / 4
=75.88

* 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 75.88 mean?
Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) has a Days Inventory of 75.88 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Seshasayee Paper & Boards and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 92.13. Over the past decade, Seshasayee Paper & Boards' Days Inventory has ranged from 67.06 to 187.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Seshasayee Paper & Boards ranks #193 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 71.2%.
Is Seshasayee Paper & Boards' Days Inventory too high?
Seshasayee Paper & Boards' current Days Inventory of 75.88 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 92.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.06 to a high of 187.53. The Forest Products industry median Days Inventory is 89.63. Seshasayee Paper & Boards' value of 75.88 is 15.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seshasayee Paper & Boards ranks #193 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seshasayee Paper & Boards has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seshasayee Paper & Boards' Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Seshasayee Paper & Boards ranks #193 out of 271 companies for Days Inventory. This places Seshasayee Paper & Boards in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 89.63. Seshasayee Paper & Boards' value of 75.88 is 15.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Seshasayee Paper & Boards' own Days Inventory has ranged from 67.06 to 187.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 92.13 vs. the industry median of 89.63, Seshasayee Paper & Boards 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 89.63, 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. Seshasayee Paper & Boards's current Days Inventory of 75.88 is 15.3% 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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 89.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seshasayee Paper & Boards's current Days Inventory is 75.88, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 92.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seshasayee Paper & Boards stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹272.39, compared to a current price of ₹220.62 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 75.88, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 92.13 and 15.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 89.63. Seshasayee Paper & Boards' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER), the current Days Inventory is 75.88 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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seshasayee Paper & Boards stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹220.62 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹272.39. GuruFocus considers Seshasayee Paper & Boards to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SESHAPAPER:

  • Days Inventory: 75.88 (18% below median its 10-year median of 92.13)
  • GF Value™: ₹272.39 vs. price of ₹220.62 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.3% below the Forest Products median (#193 of 271)

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


Seshasayee Paper & Boards Business Description

Other Exchanges 502450:India
Address Pallipalayam, Cauvery RS PO, Namakkal District, Erode, TN, IND, 638007
Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of paper and paper boards at its unit at Erode and Tirunelveli. The four key Paper and Board segments are: Newsprint, and Printing and Writing Papers, Paper Boards for packaging applications, Tissue Papers & other Speciality Papers. Packaging continues to be fastest growing segment globally The company derives maximum revenue from the sale of paper products in India.
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