Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) EBITDA Margin %: 5.16% (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median

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TPE:1905 Chung Hwa Pulp Corp TPE:1905
63 GF Score
Price NT$13.85
GF Value NT$16.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Chung Hwa Pulp EBITDA Margin %?

Chung Hwa Pulp TPE:1905 -2.12% 63 EBITDA Margin % is 5.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 6.06. GuruFocus rates TPE:1905 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Chung Hwa Pulp ranks worse than 54.26% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Chung Hwa Pulp's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$227 Mil. Chung Hwa Pulp's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,394 Mil. Therefore, Chung Hwa Pulp's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.16%.


Chung Hwa Pulp  (TPE:1905) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Chung Hwa Pulp EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Chung Hwa Pulp EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chung Hwa Pulp's EBITDA Margin % 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.

Chung Hwa Pulp EBITDA Margin % Chart

Chung Hwa Pulp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Chung Hwa Pulp Quarterly Data
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EBITDA Margin % 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 -0.38 1.15 0.04 16.91 5.16

Chung Hwa Pulp EBITDA Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Chung Hwa Pulp's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


Chung Hwa Pulp EBITDA Margin % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Chung Hwa Pulp's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chung Hwa Pulp's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


TPE:1905
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Chung Hwa Pulp EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Chung Hwa Pulp's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=828.224/18766.991
=4.41 %

Chung Hwa Pulp's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=226.926/4394.312
=5.16 %

* 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 EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 5.16% mean?
Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) has a EBITDA Margin % of 5.16% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Chung Hwa Pulp and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 6.06. Over the past decade, Chung Hwa Pulp's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.58 to 9.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Chung Hwa Pulp ranks #153 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Chung Hwa Pulp's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Chung Hwa Pulp's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.16% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 6.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.58 to a high of 9.31. The Forest Products industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.66. Chung Hwa Pulp's value of 5.16% is 22.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chung Hwa Pulp ranks #153 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chung Hwa Pulp has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Hwa Pulp's EBITDA Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Chung Hwa Pulp ranks #153 out of 282 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Chung Hwa Pulp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.66. Chung Hwa Pulp's value of 5.16% is 22.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Chung Hwa Pulp's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.58 to 9.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.06 vs. the industry median of 6.66, Chung Hwa Pulp 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Forest Products companies is 6.66, based on 282 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chung Hwa Pulp's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.16% is 22.5% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Chung Hwa Pulp and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chung Hwa Pulp's current EBITDA Margin % is 5.16%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 6.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chung Hwa Pulp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.44, compared to a current price of NT$13.85 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 5.16%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 6.06 and 22.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 6.66. Chung Hwa Pulp's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905), the current EBITDA Margin % is 5.16% 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 Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hwa Pulp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.85 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.44. GuruFocus considers Chung Hwa Pulp to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1905:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 5.16% (15% below median its 10-year median of 6.06)
  • GF Value™: NT$16.44 vs. price of NT$13.85 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.5% below the Forest Products median (#153 of 282)

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Chung Hwa Pulp Business Description

Address No. 51, Chongqing South Road, 12th Floor, Section 2, Taipei City, TWN
Chung Hwa Pulp Corp is engaged in the production and sale of pulp and paper. Its businesses include specialty paper, pulp, paper and paperboard, tape and other businesses. The Company operates through the Pulp and Fine Paper segment, which generates maximum revenue, and the Forestry segment. Its activities include the manufacture and sale of cardboard, paper and pulp, as well as seedling cultivation and reforestation. Geographically, the Group operates in Taiwan and mainland China, with Taiwan generating maximum revenue.
63GF Score

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