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Subam PapersBOM:544267 +1.81%12 Gross Margin % is 20.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 21.62. GuruFocus rates BOM:544267 with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Subam Papers ranks worse than 50.18% 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
Subam Papers had a gross margin of 20.02% 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.
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Subam Papers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Subam 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, Subam 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.
Subam Papers Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Subam Papers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Subam 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.
Subam Papers (BOM:544267) has a Gross Margin % of 20.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Subam Papers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.62. Over the past decade, Subam Papers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.03 to 23.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Subam Papers ranks #140 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Subam Papers' Gross Margin % too high?
Subam Papers' current Gross Margin % of 20.02% is near median its 10-year median of 21.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.03 to a high of 23.36. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.89. Subam Papers' value of 20.02% is 6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Subam Papers ranks #140 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Subam Papers has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Subam Papers' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Subam Papers ranks #140 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Subam Papers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.89. Subam Papers' value of 20.02% is 6% above this benchmark. Historically, Subam Papers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.03 to 23.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.62 vs. the industry median of 18.89, Subam Papers 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. Subam Papers's current Gross Margin % of 20.02% is 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 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 Subam 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. Subam Papers's current Gross Margin % is 20.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Subam Papers stock overvalued right now?
Subam Papers (BOM:544267) has a current Gross Margin % of 20.02%. The current Gross Margin % is 20.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.62 and 6% above the Forest Products industry median of 18.89. Subam Papers' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 6 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 Subam Papers (BOM:544267), the current Gross Margin % is 20.02% 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.
Subam Papers Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of Kraft Paper and Paper Products. The company does not manufacture its products from wood pulp, but instead, it uses waste paper as its raw material. Its products include Kraft Paper, Paper Cones & Tubes, Duplex Boards, and Corrugated Boxes. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue through domestic sales and also exports its products to other countries.
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