Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) Days Payable: 54.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median

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TSE:3877 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Ltd TSE:3877
65 GF Score
Price 円2,083.00
GF Value 円1,662.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Days Payable?

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co TSE:3877 -0.05% 65 Days Payable is 54.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 66.86. GuruFocus rates TSE:3877 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,662.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Forest Products companies, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks better than 52.17% on this metric.

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14,771 Mil. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円49,756 Mil. Hence, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.18.

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

TSE:3877' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.17   Med: 66.86   Max: 73.06
Current: 59.24

During the past 13 years, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's highest Days Payable was 73.06. The lowest was 57.17. And the median was 66.86.

TSE:3877's Days Payable is ranked better than
52.17% of 276 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 56.785 vs TSE:3877: 59.24

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (61.10) to Mar. 2026 (54.18). It may suggest that Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co'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.

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Days Payable Chart

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 69.96 64.13 61.10 63.51 54.18

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co'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.


Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Days Payable vs Forest Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co 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.

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co'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
=( (16928 + 14678) / 2 ) / 95436*365
=15803 / 95436*365
=60.44

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (14863 + 14678) / 2 ) / 49756*365 / 2
=14770.5 / 49756*365 / 2
=54.18

* 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 54.18 mean?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) has a Days Payable of 54.18 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 66.86. Over the past decade, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Days Payable has ranged from 57.17 to 73.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #132 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Days Payable too high?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current Days Payable of 54.18 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 66.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.17 to a high of 73.06. The Forest Products industry median Days Payable is 56.79. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 54.18 is 4.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #132 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #132 out of 276 companies for Days Payable. This puts Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 56.79. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 54.18 is 4.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 57.17 to 73.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.86 vs. the industry median of 56.79, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co 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 Payable for a Forest Products company?
The median Days Payable among Forest Products companies is 56.79, 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. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current Days Payable of 54.18 is 4.6% 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 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Payable is 56.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current Days Payable is 54.18, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 66.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,662.47, compared to a current price of 円2,083.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 54.18, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 66.86 and 4.6% below the Forest Products industry median of 56.79. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877), the current Days Payable is 54.18 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,083.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,662.47. GuruFocus considers Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3877:

  • Days Payable: 54.18 (19% below median its 10-year median of 66.86)
  • GF Value™: 円1,662.47 vs. price of 円2,083.00 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.6% below the Forest Products median (#132 of 276)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Business Description

Address 282 Yoneshima, Toyama Prefecture, Takaoka, JPN, 933-8533
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and trading of pulp, paper, and by-products; forestry, lumber, and wood processing, trading, and construction of greening projects; manufacturing, processing, and trading of chemicals; real estate sales, rental, management, and brokerage, and management of sports facilities; mining, electricity supply, transportation, warehousing.
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