Irani Papel E EmbalagemBSP:RANI3 +0.39%77 Gross Margin % is 30.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 36.37. GuruFocus rates BSP:RANI3 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$9.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Irani Papel E Embalagem ranks better than 84.43% on this metric.
BSP:RANI3's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.43% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs BSP:RANI3: 39.03
Irani Papel E Embalagem had a gross margin of 30.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Irani Papel E Embalagem was 3.90% per year.
Irani Papel E Embalagem (BSP:RANI3) 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
Irani Papel E Embalagem had a gross margin of 30.93% 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.
Irani Papel E Embalagem Gross Margin % Related Terms
Irani Papel E Embalagem Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
BSP:RANI3 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Irani Papel E Embalagem'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.
Irani Papel E Embalagem Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Irani Papel E Embalagem's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Irani Papel E Embalagem'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.
Irani Papel E Embalagem (BSP:RANI3) has a Gross Margin % of 30.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Irani Papel E Embalagem and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 36.37. Over the past decade, Irani Papel E Embalagem's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.29 to 47.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Irani Papel E Embalagem ranks #59 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Irani Papel E Embalagem's Gross Margin % too high?
Irani Papel E Embalagem's current Gross Margin % of 30.93% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 36.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.29 to a high of 47.91. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Irani Papel E Embalagem's value of 30.93% is 45.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Irani Papel E Embalagem ranks #59 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Irani Papel E Embalagem has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irani Papel E Embalagem's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Irani Papel E Embalagem ranks #59 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Irani Papel E Embalagem in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Irani Papel E Embalagem's value of 30.93% is 45.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Irani Papel E Embalagem's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.29 to 47.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.37 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Irani Papel E Embalagem 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. Irani Papel E Embalagem's current Gross Margin % of 30.93% is 45.3% 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 Irani Papel E Embalagem and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Irani Papel E Embalagem's current Gross Margin % is 30.93%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 36.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irani Papel E Embalagem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irani Papel E Embalagem (BSP:RANI3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$9.20, compared to a current price of R$7.80 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.93%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 36.37 and 45.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Irani Papel E Embalagem's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Irani Papel E Embalagem (BSP:RANI3), the current Gross Margin % is 30.93% 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 Irani Papel E Embalagem (BSP:RANI3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irani Papel E Embalagem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$7.80 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$9.20.
GuruFocus considers Irani Papel E Embalagem to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:RANI3:
Gross Margin %: 30.93% (15% below median its 10-year median of 36.37)
GF Value™: R$9.20 vs. price of R$7.80 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#59 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:RANI3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Irani Papel E Embalagem SA is a paper packaging company. The company's reportable segments include corrugated cardboard (PO) packaging segment manufactures light and heavy corrugated cardboard boxes and sheets. Its packaging paper segment produces low and high-weight Kraft paper and recycled paper for the domestic and foreign markets. The RS forest and resins segment plants pine trees for their own consumption. It generates maximum revenue from the corrugated cardboard (PO) packaging segment.
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