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Century Paper & Board MillsKAR:CEPB +0.60%61 Days Sales Outstanding is 53.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 38.65. GuruFocus rates KAR:CEPB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks worse than 52.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Paper & Board Mills's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:CEPB'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.38 Med: 38.65 Max: 55.88
Current: 55.88
During the past 13 years, Century Paper & Board Mills's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 55.88. The lowest was 34.38. And the median was 38.65.
KAR:CEPB's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 52.31% of 281
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 54.24
vs KAR:CEPB: 55.88
* 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.
Century Paper & Board Mills Days Sales Outstanding Chart
KAR:CEPB vs SLVM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Century Paper & Board Mills's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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.
Century Paper & Board Mills Days Sales Outstanding vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Paper & Board Mills's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Paper & Board Mills's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Century Paper & Board Mills Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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.
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 53.52 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 38.65. Over the past decade, Century Paper & Board Mills' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 34.38 to 55.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #147 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current Days Sales Outstanding of 53.52 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 38.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.38 to a high of 55.88. The Forest Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 54.24. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 53.52 is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #147 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Paper & Board Mills has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Paper & Board Mills' Days Sales Outstanding compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #147 out of 281 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Century Paper & Board Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 54.24. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 53.52 is 1.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Paper & Board Mills' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 34.38 to 55.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.65 vs. the industry median of 54.24, Century Paper & Board Mills 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 Sales Outstanding for a Forest Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Forest Products companies is 54.24, based on 281 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Days Sales Outstanding of 53.52 is 1.3% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 54.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Days Sales Outstanding is 53.52, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 38.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.78, compared to a current price of ₨28.54 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 53.52, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 38.65 and 1.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 54.24. Century Paper & Board Mills' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 53.52 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨28.54 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.78.
GuruFocus considers Century Paper & Board Mills to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:CEPB:
Days Sales Outstanding: 53.52 (38% above median its 10-year median of 38.65)
GF Value™: ₨26.78 vs. price of ₨28.54 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% below the Forest Products median (#147 of 281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:CEPB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of paper, board, and related products. Its product portfolio consists of Coated Brand, Uncoated Brand, MF Paper, MG Paper, Corrugated Boxes, and others.
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