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C&D Newin Paper & PulpHKSE:00731 +1.64%23 Gross Margin % is 0.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 8.61. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00731 with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Forest Products companies, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp ranks worse than 93.17% on this metric.
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) 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
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp had a gross margin of 0.81% 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.
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Gross Margin % Related Terms
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for C&D Newin Paper & Pulp'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.
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp'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.
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where C&D Newin Paper & Pulp'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.
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) has a Gross Margin % of 0.81% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on C&D Newin Paper & Pulp and its competitors. This is 91% below median its historical median of 8.61. According to the industry distribution chart, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp ranks #259 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Gross Margin % too high?
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's current Gross Margin % of 0.81% is 91% below median its 10-year median of 8.61. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's value of 0.81% is 95.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp ranks #259 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp ranks #259 out of 278 companies for Gross Margin %. This places C&D Newin Paper & Pulp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's value of 0.81% is 95.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.61 vs. the industry median of 18.83, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp 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 18.83, based on 278 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. C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's current Gross Margin % of 0.81% is 95.7% 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 C&D Newin Paper & Pulp and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's current Gross Margin % is 0.81%, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 8.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C&D Newin Paper & Pulp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.19, compared to a current price of HK$0.31 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.81%, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 8.61 and 95.7% below the Forest Products industry median of 18.83. C&D Newin Paper & Pulp's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731), the current Gross Margin % is 0.81% 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 C&D Newin Paper & Pulp (HKSE:00731) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&D Newin Paper & Pulp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.31 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.19.
GuruFocus considers C&D Newin Paper & Pulp to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00731:
Gross Margin %: 0.81% (91% below median its 10-year median of 8.61)
GF Value™: HK$0.19 vs. price of HK$0.31 (63.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.7% below the Forest Products median (#259 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
C&D Newin Paper & Pulp Corp Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, trading, recycling, and marketing of paper products. The company has two business segments: Paper manufacturing and selling; and Trading. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the paper manufacturing and selling segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of paper and pulp-related products. The Trading segment is engaged in the trading of paper and pulp and any ancillary or related raw materials. Geographically, the company generates all of its revenue from the PRC.
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