Daio PaperFRA:DPR +1.26%68 Gross Margin % is 23.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 23.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:DPR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Daio Paper ranks better than 58.78% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Daio Paper's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €226 Mil. Daio Paper's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €947 Mil. Therefore, Daio Paper's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.83%.
Warning Sign:
Daio Paper Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daio Paper's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DPR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.05 Med: 23.34 Max: 28.35
Current: 23.83
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Daio Paper was 28.35%. The lowest was 17.05%. And the median was 23.34%.
FRA:DPR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.78% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs FRA:DPR: 23.83
Daio Paper had a gross margin of 23.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Daio Paper was -3.50% per year.
Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) 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
Daio Paper had a gross margin of 23.83% 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.
Daio Paper Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daio Paper Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daio Paper'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, Daio Paper'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.
Daio Paper Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Daio Paper's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daio Paper'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.
Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) has a Gross Margin % of 23.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daio Paper and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.34. Over the past decade, Daio Paper's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.05 to 28.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #115 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Daio Paper's Gross Margin % too high?
Daio Paper's current Gross Margin % of 23.83% is near median its 10-year median of 23.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.05 to a high of 28.35. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Daio Paper's value of 23.83% is 25.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #115 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daio Paper has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daio Paper's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Daio Paper ranks #115 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Daio Paper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Daio Paper's value of 23.83% is 25.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Daio Paper's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.05 to 28.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.34 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Daio Paper 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. Daio Paper's current Gross Margin % of 23.83% is 25.1% 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 Daio Paper 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. Daio Paper's current Gross Margin % is 23.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daio Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.98, compared to a current price of €4.82 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.34 and 25.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Daio Paper's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Daio Paper (FRA:DPR), the current Gross Margin % is 23.83% 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 Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daio Paper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.82 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.98.
GuruFocus considers Daio Paper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DPR:
Gross Margin %: 23.83% (near median its 10-year median of 23.34)
GF Value™: €4.98 vs. price of €4.82 (3.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% above the Forest Products median (#115 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daio Paper Corp is a Japan-based paper, pulp and paperboard manufacturer. It produces general printing paper for magazines and catalogs, newsprint, office paper, corrugated materials, kraft liner, facial and toilet tissue, paper towels etc. The company's main products Newsprint, coated paper, wood free paper, publication paper, PPC paper, carbonless paper, adhesive printing paper, functional materials, wrapping paper, household paper products like facial tissue, toilet tissue, paper towels, sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, among others, kraft linerboard (containerboard), and various types of pulp.
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