What is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Days Payable?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & PapersNSE:TNPL -0.08%72 Days Payable is 207.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 197.91. GuruFocus rates NSE:TNPL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹183.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Forest Products companies, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks better than 92.03% on this metric.
* 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 Payable Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Days Payable vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Days Payable falls into.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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.
* 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 (NSE:TNPL) has a Days Payable of 207.83 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 197.91. Over the past decade, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Days Payable has ranged from 146.75 to 255.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #22 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Days Payable too high?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' current Days Payable of 207.83 is near median its 10-year median of 197.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 146.75 to a high of 255.43. The Forest Products industry median Days Payable is 57.93. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' value of 207.83 is 258.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #22 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #22 out of 276 companies for Days Payable. This places Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 57.93. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' value of 207.83 is 258.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' own Days Payable has ranged from 146.75 to 255.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 197.91 vs. the industry median of 57.93, 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 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. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current Days Payable of 207.83 is 258.8% 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current Days Payable is 207.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 197.91. 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 ₹183.00, compared to a current price of ₹145.98 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 207.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 197.91 and 258.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 57.93. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL), the current Days Payable is 207.83 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 ₹145.98 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹183.00.
GuruFocus considers Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TNPL:
Days Payable: 207.83 (near median its 10-year median of 197.91)
GF Value™: ₹183.00 vs. price of ₹145.98 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 258.8% above the Forest Products median (#22 of 276)
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
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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