Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) Days Payable: 116.31 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median


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

Orient Paper & Industries NSE:ORIENTPPR -1.04% 60 Days Payable is 116.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 134.47. 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 276 Forest Products companies, Orient Paper & Industries ranks better than 75% on this metric.

Orient Paper & Industries's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,304 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 Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 116.31.

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

NSE:ORIENTPPR' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.35   Med: 134.47   Max: 406.68
Current: 95.3

During the past 13 years, Orient Paper & Industries's highest Days Payable was 406.68. The lowest was 64.35. And the median was 134.47.

NSE:ORIENTPPR's Days Payable is ranked better than
75% of 276 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 57.93 vs NSE:ORIENTPPR: 95.30

Orient Paper & Industries's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (117.52) to Mar. 2026 (116.31). It may suggest that Orient Paper & Industries accelerated paying its suppliers.


Orient Paper & Industries Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orient Paper & Industries's Days Payable 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 Payable Chart

Orient Paper & Industries Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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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
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Orient Paper & Industries Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Orient Paper & Industries's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Forest Products Industry

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

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


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Orient Paper & Industries Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

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

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1252.232 + 1304.211) / 2 ) / 4151.404*365
=1278.2215 / 4151.404*365
=112.38

Orient Paper & Industries's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 1304.211) / 1 ) / 1023.204*365 / 4
=1304.211 / 1023.204*365 / 4
=116.31

* 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 Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 116.31 mean?
Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) has a Days Payable of 116.31 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Orient Paper & Industries and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 134.47. Over the past decade, Orient Paper & Industries' Days Payable has ranged from 64.35 to 406.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #69 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Orient Paper & Industries' Days Payable too high?
Orient Paper & Industries' current Days Payable of 116.31 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 134.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.35 to a high of 406.68. The Forest Products industry median Days Payable is 57.93. Orient Paper & Industries' value of 116.31 is 100.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #69 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #69 out of 276 companies for Days Payable. This places Orient Paper & Industries in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 57.93. Orient Paper & Industries' value of 116.31 is 100.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Paper & Industries' own Days Payable has ranged from 64.35 to 406.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 134.47 vs. the industry median of 57.93, 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 Payable for a Forest Products company?
The median Days Payable among Forest Products companies is 57.93, based on 276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Orient Paper & Industries's current Days Payable of 116.31 is 100.8% 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Orient Paper & Industries and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Payable is 57.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Paper & Industries's current Days Payable is 116.31, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 134.47. 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 ₹17.11 — trading 57.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 116.31, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 134.47 and 100.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 57.93. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR), the current Days Payable is 116.31 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 ₹17.11 is trading 57.7% 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 Payable: 116.31 (14% below median its 10-year median of 134.47)
  • GF Value™: ₹40.44 vs. price of ₹17.11 (57.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100.8% above the Forest Products median (#69 of 276)

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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