DHA:BPML's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.28% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs DHA:BPML: -42.35
Bashundhara Paper Mills had a gross margin of -48.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bashundhara Paper Mills was -17.20% per year.
Bashundhara Paper Mills (DHA:BPML) 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
Bashundhara Paper Mills had a gross margin of -48.96% 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.
Bashundhara Paper Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bashundhara Paper Mills 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Bashundhara Paper Mills'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.
Bashundhara Paper Mills Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Bashundhara Paper Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bashundhara Paper Mills'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.
Bashundhara Paper Mills (DHA:BPML) has a Gross Margin % of -48.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bashundhara Paper Mills and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bashundhara Paper Mills ranks #277 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 99.3%.
Is Bashundhara Paper Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
Bashundhara Paper Mills' current Gross Margin % is -48.96%. Based on the distribution chart, Bashundhara Paper Mills ranks #277 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bashundhara Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bashundhara Paper Mills' Gross Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Bashundhara Paper Mills ranks #277 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bashundhara Paper Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. 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. 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 Bashundhara Paper Mills 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. Bashundhara Paper Mills's current Gross Margin % is -48.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bashundhara Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bashundhara Paper Mills (DHA:BPML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT16.08, compared to a current price of BDT28.00 — trading 74.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -48.96%. Bashundhara Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Bashundhara Paper Mills (DHA:BPML), the current Gross Margin % is -48.96% 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 Bashundhara Paper Mills (DHA:BPML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bashundhara Paper Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BDT28.00 is trading 74.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of BDT16.08.
GuruFocus considers Bashundhara Paper Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:BPML:
Gross Margin %: -48.96%
GF Value™: BDT16.08 vs. price of BDT28.00 (74.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:BPML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bashundhara Paper Mills PLC operates as a paper manufacturer in Bangladesh, producing and supplying paper, tissue, and hygiene products within the domestic market. Its operations include the manufacture of paper-based consumer and hygiene products using industrial production processes.
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