Simplex PapersBOM:533019 +5.00%32 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:533019 with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Simplex Papers ranks worse than 358422.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Simplex Papers's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Simplex Papers was 3.82%. The lowest was 3.82%. And the median was 3.82%.
BOM:533019's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 18.89 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Simplex Papers had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Simplex Papers was 0.00% per year.
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
Simplex Papers had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Simplex Papers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Simplex Papers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Simplex 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, Simplex 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.
Simplex Papers Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Simplex Papers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simplex 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.
Simplex Papers (BOM:533019) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Simplex Papers and its competitors. Over the past decade, Simplex Papers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.82 to 3.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Simplex Papers ranks #999999 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Simplex Papers' Gross Margin % too high?
Simplex Papers' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.82 to a high of 3.82. Based on the distribution chart, Simplex Papers ranks #999999 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Simplex Papers has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simplex Papers' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Simplex Papers ranks #999999 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Simplex Papers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.89. Historically, Simplex Papers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.82 to 3.82 over the past decade. 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. 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 Simplex 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. Simplex Papers's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simplex Papers stock overvalued right now?
Simplex Papers (BOM:533019) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Simplex Papers' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Simplex Papers (BOM:533019), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Simplex Papers Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the business of wholesale of paper in bulk. The company only operating segment being Trading in paper products. It deals with different types of papers such as Paperboard, Craft paper, and others. The company's operations are located in India.
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