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Ganga Papers IndiaBOM:531813 +4.73%56 Gross Margin % is 26.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 309% above its 10-year median of 6.38. GuruFocus rates BOM:531813 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹117.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Ganga Papers India ranks better than 56.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ganga Papers India's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:531813'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.97 Med: 6.38 Max: 23.46
Current: 21.5
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ganga Papers India was 23.46%. The lowest was 2.97%. And the median was 6.38%.
BOM:531813's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.99% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 18.89
vs BOM:531813: 21.50
Ganga Papers India had a gross margin of 26.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ganga Papers India was 42.30% per year.
Ganga Papers India (BOM:531813) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Ganga Papers India had a gross margin of 26.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Ganga Papers India Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ganga Papers India Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ganga Papers India'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.
Ganga Papers India Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Ganga Papers India'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.
Ganga Papers India Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Ganga Papers India's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ganga Papers India'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.
Ganga Papers India (BOM:531813) has a Gross Margin % of 26.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ganga Papers India and its competitors. This is 309% above median its historical median of 6.38. Over the past decade, Ganga Papers India's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.97 to 23.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Ganga Papers India ranks #120 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Ganga Papers India's Gross Margin % too high?
Ganga Papers India's current Gross Margin % of 26.08% is 309% above median its 10-year median of 6.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.97 to a high of 23.46. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.89. Ganga Papers India's value of 26.08% is 38.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ganga Papers India ranks #120 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ganga Papers India has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ganga Papers India's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Ganga Papers India ranks #120 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ganga Papers India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.89. Ganga Papers India's value of 26.08% is 38.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ganga Papers India's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.97 to 23.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.38 vs. the industry median of 18.89, Ganga Papers India 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 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. Ganga Papers India's current Gross Margin % of 26.08% is 38.1% 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 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 Ganga Papers India 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. Ganga Papers India's current Gross Margin % is 26.08%, which is 309% above median its own 10-year median of 6.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ganga Papers India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganga Papers India (BOM:531813) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹117.72, compared to a current price of ₹88.50 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.08%, which is 309% above median its 10-year median of 6.38 and 38.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 18.89. Ganga Papers India's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Ganga Papers India (BOM:531813), the current Gross Margin % is 26.08% 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 Ganga Papers India (BOM:531813) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganga Papers India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹88.50 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹117.72.
GuruFocus considers Ganga Papers India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531813:
Gross Margin %: 26.08% (309% above median its 10-year median of 6.38)
GF Value™: ₹117.72 vs. price of ₹88.50 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.1% above the Forest Products median (#120 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531813 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ganga Papers India Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of paper and paper products. It produces kraft paper, including fluting paper and test liner kraft, as well as newsprint, writing papers, and packaging paperboard products. The company also provides pulp products derived from recycled grades of waste paper, making its paper production eco-friendly. Its products are used for industrial, packaging, stationery, and textbook applications. Ganga Papers operates manufacturing facilities in Pune, Maharashtra, and its revenue is mainly generated from sales of its diversified paper products.
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