Sundaram Multi PapBOM:533166 +0.76%73 Gross Margin % is 23.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 25.75. GuruFocus rates BOM:533166 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2.82 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Sundaram Multi Pap ranks better than 68.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sundaram Multi Pap's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:533166'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.45 Med: 25.75 Max: 33.46
Current: 31.29
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sundaram Multi Pap was 33.46%. The lowest was 16.45%. And the median was 25.75%.
BOM:533166's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.82% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs BOM:533166: 31.29
Sundaram Multi Pap had a gross margin of 23.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sundaram Multi Pap was 3.30% per year.
Sundaram Multi Pap (BOM:533166) 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
Sundaram Multi Pap had a gross margin of 23.71% 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.
Sundaram Multi Pap Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sundaram Multi Pap Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sundaram Multi Pap'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.
Sundaram Multi Pap Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Sundaram Multi Pap'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.
Sundaram Multi Pap Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Sundaram Multi Pap's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sundaram Multi Pap'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.
Sundaram Multi Pap (BOM:533166) has a Gross Margin % of 23.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sundaram Multi Pap and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.75. Over the past decade, Sundaram Multi Pap's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.45 to 33.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Sundaram Multi Pap ranks #87 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Sundaram Multi Pap's Gross Margin % too high?
Sundaram Multi Pap's current Gross Margin % of 23.71% is near median its 10-year median of 25.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.45 to a high of 33.46. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Sundaram Multi Pap's value of 23.71% is 24.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sundaram Multi Pap ranks #87 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sundaram Multi Pap has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sundaram Multi Pap's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Sundaram Multi Pap ranks #87 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sundaram Multi Pap in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Sundaram Multi Pap's value of 23.71% is 24.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sundaram Multi Pap's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.45 to 33.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.75 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Sundaram Multi Pap 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 19.05, 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. Sundaram Multi Pap's current Gross Margin % of 23.71% is 24.5% 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 Sundaram Multi Pap and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sundaram Multi Pap's current Gross Margin % is 23.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sundaram Multi Pap stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Multi Pap (BOM:533166) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2.82, compared to a current price of ₹1.32 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.75 and 24.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Sundaram Multi Pap's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Sundaram Multi Pap (BOM:533166), the current Gross Margin % is 23.71% 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 Sundaram Multi Pap (BOM:533166) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sundaram Multi Pap stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1.32 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2.82.
GuruFocus considers Sundaram Multi Pap to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:533166:
Gross Margin %: 23.71% (near median its 10-year median of 25.75)
GF Value™: ₹2.82 vs. price of ₹1.32 (53.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% above the Forest Products median (#87 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:533166 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sundaram Multi Pap Ltd is a manufacturer of paper and stationery products in India. The company designs, manufactures, and markets paper stationery products. The products include exercise notebooks, long books, notepads, scrapbooks, drawing books, and graph books for students of all ages, as well as office or corporate stationery products and printing, writing, and packaging paper. In addition, the company is also engaged in the business of e-learning.
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