FRA:MPX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.74% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs FRA:MPX: 12.86
Mitsubishi Paper Mills had a gross margin of 9.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mitsubishi Paper Mills was -0.70% per year.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) 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
Mitsubishi Paper Mills had a gross margin of 9.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsubishi Paper Mills'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.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Mitsubishi 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.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi 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.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) has a Gross Margin % of 9.46% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mitsubishi Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 14.36. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Paper Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.86 to 17.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Paper Mills ranks #189 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Mitsubishi Paper Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
Mitsubishi Paper Mills' current Gross Margin % of 9.46% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 14.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.86 to a high of 17.40. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Mitsubishi Paper Mills' value of 9.46% is 50.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Paper Mills ranks #189 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsubishi Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Paper Mills' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Paper Mills ranks #189 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mitsubishi Paper Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Mitsubishi Paper Mills' value of 9.46% is 50.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Paper Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.86 to 17.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.36 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Mitsubishi Paper Mills has consistently been below 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. Mitsubishi Paper Mills's current Gross Margin % of 9.46% is 50.3% below 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 Mitsubishi 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. Mitsubishi Paper Mills's current Gross Margin % is 9.46%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 14.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) has a current Gross Margin % of 9.46%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.72, compared to a current price of €5.55 — trading 104% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.46%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 14.36 and 50.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Mitsubishi Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX), the current Gross Margin % is 9.46% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Paper Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.55 is trading 104% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.72.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MPX:
Gross Margin %: 9.46% (34% below median its 10-year median of 14.36)
GF Value™: €2.72 vs. price of €5.55 (104% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.3% below the Forest Products median (#189 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MPX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd is a paper and paper manufacturing company. The company manufactures printing paper, printing plate materials and printing systems supporting offset and other printing. Its segments consist of Paper and Pulp, Imaging Media, Speciality Materials and Warehouse and Transportation. The company generates maximum revenue from the Paper and Pulp segment. Its offers graphic arts material; photographic materials; inkjet media; thermo memory; battery separator; air filter and others. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Japan and also has a presence in Europe; Asia; North America and Other Countries.
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