Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) Days Inventory: 136.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median


NSE:TNPL Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd NSE:TNPL
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Price ₹144.56
GF Value ₹182.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Days Inventory?

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers NSE:TNPL -0.51% 76 Days Inventory is 136.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 157.89. GuruFocus rates NSE:TNPL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹182.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 270 Forest Products companies, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks worse than 79.26% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹9,724 Mil. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹6,522 Mil. Hence, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 136.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:TNPL' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 96.86   Med: 157.89   Max: 212.28
Current: 156.83

During the past 13 years, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's highest Days Inventory was 212.28. The lowest was 96.86. And the median was 157.89.

NSE:TNPL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
79.26% of 270 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 90.2 vs NSE:TNPL: 156.83

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (125.77) to Mar. 2026 (136.04). It might indicate that Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.67.

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. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.77.


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers  (NSE:TNPL) 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.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Days Inventory Related Terms


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Days Inventory Chart

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Inventory
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Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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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Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Days Inventory vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Days Inventory falls into.


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Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Days Inventory Calculation

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

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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
=( (10249.509 + 9723.5) / 2 ) / 23693.6*365
=9986.5045 / 23693.6*365
=153.84

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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 + 9723.5) / 1 ) / 6522.3*365 / 4
=9723.5 / 6522.3*365 / 4
=136.04

* 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 136.04 mean?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) has a Days Inventory of 136.04 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 157.89. Over the past decade, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Days Inventory has ranged from 96.86 to 212.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #214 out of 270 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Days Inventory too high?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' current Days Inventory of 136.04 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 157.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 96.86 to a high of 212.28. The Forest Products industry median Days Inventory is 90.20. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' value of 136.04 is 50.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #214 out of 270 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #214 out of 270 companies for Days Inventory. This places Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.20. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' value of 136.04 is 50.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' own Days Inventory has ranged from 96.86 to 212.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 157.89 vs. the industry median of 90.20, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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 90.20, 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. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current Days Inventory of 136.04 is 50.8% 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current Days Inventory is 136.04, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 157.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹182.91, compared to a current price of ₹144.56 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 136.04, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 157.89 and 50.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 90.20. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL), the current Days Inventory is 136.04 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹144.56 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹182.91. GuruFocus considers Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:TNPL:

  • Days Inventory: 136.04 (14% below median its 10-year median of 157.89)
  • GF Value™: ₹182.91 vs. price of ₹144.56 (21% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.8% above the Forest Products median (#214 of 270)

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


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Business Description

Other Exchanges 531426:India
Address 67, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 032
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd is engaged in the business of printing and writing paper. It operates in two segments Paper & Paper Board and Energy. Paper & Paper Board is involved in the Manufacturing and selling of Paper and Paper boards, and the Energy involved in the Generation of Power through TGs and Windmills for captive consumption and for export of power. Its products include Paper, Packaging Board, Cement, and Marketing Network.
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