Japan Pulp and Paper CoTSE:8032 +2.21%67 EBITDA Margin % is 8.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 4.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:8032 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円757.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Japan Pulp and Paper Co ranks worse than 62.54% on this metric.
Japan Pulp and Paper Co (TSE:8032) 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.
Japan Pulp and Paper Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Japan Pulp and Paper Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Japan Pulp and Paper Co EBITDA Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Japan Pulp and Paper Co'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.
Japan Pulp and Paper Co EBITDA Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Japan Pulp and Paper Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Pulp and Paper Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Japan Pulp and Paper Co (TSE:8032) has a EBITDA Margin % of 8.18% 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 Japan Pulp and Paper Co and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 4.26. Over the past decade, Japan Pulp and Paper Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.01 to 9.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Pulp and Paper Co ranks #177 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Japan Pulp and Paper Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Japan Pulp and Paper Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.18% is 92% above median its 10-year median of 4.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 9.33. The Forest Products industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.78. Japan Pulp and Paper Co's value of 8.18% is 20.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Pulp and Paper Co ranks #177 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Pulp and Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pulp and Paper Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Japan Pulp and Paper Co ranks #177 out of 283 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Japan Pulp and Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.78. Japan Pulp and Paper Co's value of 8.18% is 20.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Pulp and Paper Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.01 to 9.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.26 vs. the industry median of 6.78, Japan Pulp and Paper Co 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Forest Products companies is 6.78, based on 283 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. Japan Pulp and Paper Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.18% is 20.6% 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 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 Japan Pulp and Paper Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Pulp and Paper Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 8.18%, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 4.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pulp and Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pulp and Paper Co (TSE:8032) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円757.08, compared to a current price of 円1,108.00 — trading 46.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 8.18%, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 4.26 and 20.6% above the Forest Products industry median of 6.78. Japan Pulp and Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Japan Pulp and Paper Co (TSE:8032), the current EBITDA Margin % is 8.18% 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 Japan Pulp and Paper Co (TSE:8032) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pulp and Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,108.00 is trading 46.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円757.08.
GuruFocus considers Japan Pulp and Paper Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8032:
EBITDA Margin %: 8.18% (92% above median its 10-year median of 4.26)
GF Value™: 円757.08 vs. price of 円1,108.00 (46.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.6% above the Forest Products median (#177 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8032 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Pulp and Paper Co Ltd engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of pulp, paper-related products, and plastic, among others. Also, the company is involved in real estate leasing and generation and sale of electricity.
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