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Sangal PapersBOM:516096 +4.99%67 Gross Margin % is 16.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 13.39. GuruFocus rates BOM:516096 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹181.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Sangal Papers ranks worse than 68.1% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Sangal Papers had a gross margin of 16.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Sangal Papers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sangal Papers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sangal Papers's Gross 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sangal Papers's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Sangal Papers Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sangal Papers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sangal Papers's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Sangal Papers (BOM:516096) has a Gross Margin % of 16.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sangal Papers and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 13.39. Over the past decade, Sangal Papers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.65 to 16.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Sangal Papers ranks #190 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Sangal Papers' Gross Margin % too high?
Sangal Papers' current Gross Margin % of 16.96% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 13.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.65 to a high of 16.40. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.89. Sangal Papers' value of 16.96% is 10.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sangal Papers ranks #190 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sangal Papers has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sangal Papers' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sangal Papers ranks #190 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sangal Papers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.89. Sangal Papers' value of 16.96% is 10.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Sangal Papers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.65 to 16.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.39 vs. the industry median of 18.89, Sangal Papers 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 Gross Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 18.89, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sangal Papers's current Gross Margin % of 16.96% is 10.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sangal Papers and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sangal Papers's current Gross Margin % is 16.96%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 13.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sangal Papers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sangal Papers (BOM:516096) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹181.83, compared to a current price of ₹172.40 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.96%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 13.39 and 10.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 18.89. Sangal Papers' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sangal Papers (BOM:516096), the current Gross Margin % is 16.96% 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 Sangal Papers (BOM:516096) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sangal Papers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹172.40 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹181.83.
GuruFocus considers Sangal Papers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:516096:
Gross Margin %: 16.96% (27% above median its 10-year median of 13.39)
GF Value™: ₹181.83 vs. price of ₹172.40 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.2% below the Forest Products median (#190 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:516096 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sangal Papers Ltd is an India-based company. Its main business activity involves the manufacturing and trading of paper and paper products. The company's product line includes envelope papers, ribbed papers, packing and lamination papers, scrapbook and crafts paper, color paper, writing and printing paper, stationery papers, newsprint papers, and others. The company sells its products in India and also exports to international countries, with the majority of its revenue coming from sales within India.
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