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Daio PaperTSE:3880 +2.04%68 Days Inventory is 77.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 68.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:3880 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円946.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Forest Products companies, Daio Paper ranks better than 56.83% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Daio Paper's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円112,987 Mil. Daio Paper's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円132,313 Mil.
Hence, Daio Paper's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 77.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daio Paper's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3880'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.41 Med: 68.65 Max: 82.17
Current: 82.17
During the past 13 years, Daio Paper's highest Days Inventory was 82.17. The lowest was 60.41. And the median was 68.65.
TSE:3880's Days Inventory is ranked better than 56.83% of 271
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 89.94
vs TSE:3880: 82.17
Daio Paper's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (80.18) to Mar. 2026 (77.92).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Daio Paper's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.17.
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.
Daio Paper's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.65.
Daio Paper (TSE:3880) 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.
Daio Paper'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.
Daio Paper'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.
Daio Paper Days Inventory Related Terms
Daio Paper Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daio Paper'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Daio Paper'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.
Daio Paper Days Inventory vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Daio Paper's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daio Paper'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.
Daio Paper (TSE:3880) has a Days Inventory of 77.92 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Daio Paper and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 68.65. Over the past decade, Daio Paper's Days Inventory has ranged from 60.41 to 82.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #117 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Daio Paper's Days Inventory too high?
Daio Paper's current Days Inventory of 77.92 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 68.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.41 to a high of 82.17. The Forest Products industry median Days Inventory is 89.94. Daio Paper's value of 77.92 is 13.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #117 out of 271 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daio Paper has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daio Paper's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #117 out of 271 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Daio Paper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 89.94. Daio Paper's value of 77.92 is 13.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Daio Paper's own Days Inventory has ranged from 60.41 to 82.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.65 vs. the industry median of 89.94, Daio Paper 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 89.94, 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. Daio Paper's current Days Inventory of 77.92 is 13.4% 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 Daio Paper 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. Daio Paper's current Days Inventory is 77.92, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 68.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daio Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daio Paper (TSE:3880) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円946.55, compared to a current price of 円950.00 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 77.92, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 68.65 and 13.4% below the Forest Products industry median of 89.94. Daio Paper's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Daio Paper (TSE:3880), the current Days Inventory is 77.92 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 Daio Paper (TSE:3880) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daio Paper stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円950.00 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円946.55.
GuruFocus considers Daio Paper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3880:
Days Inventory: 77.92 (14% above median its 10-year median of 68.65)
GF Value™: 円946.55 vs. price of 円950.00 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.4% below the Forest Products median (#117 of 271)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3880 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daio Paper Corp is a Japan-based paper, pulp and paperboard manufacturer. It produces general printing paper for magazines and catalogs, newsprint, office paper, corrugated materials, kraft liner, facial and toilet tissue, paper towels etc. The company's main products Newsprint, coated paper, wood free paper, publication paper, PPC paper, carbonless paper, adhesive printing paper, functional materials, wrapping paper, household paper products like facial tissue, toilet tissue, paper towels, sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, among others, kraft linerboard (containerboard), and various types of pulp.
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