Century Paper & Board MillsKAR:CEPB 62 Gross Margin % is 7.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 11.80. GuruFocus rates KAR:CEPB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks worse than 85.3% on this metric.
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) 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
Century Paper & Board Mills had a gross margin of 7.71% 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.
Century Paper & Board Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
Century Paper & Board 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, Century Paper & Board 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.
Century Paper & Board Mills Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Paper & Board Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Paper & Board 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.
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a Gross Margin % of 7.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 11.80. Over the past decade, Century Paper & Board Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.89 to 19.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #238 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current Gross Margin % of 7.71% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 11.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.89 to a high of 19.87. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 7.71% is 59.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #238 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Century Paper & Board Mills has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Paper & Board Mills' Gross Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #238 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Century Paper & Board Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 7.71% is 59.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Paper & Board Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.89 to 19.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.80 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Century Paper & Board 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. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Gross Margin % of 7.71% is 59.5% 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 Century Paper & Board 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. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Gross Margin % is 7.71%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 11.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.85, compared to a current price of ₨30.12 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.71%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 11.80 and 59.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Century Paper & Board Mills' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current Gross Margin % is 7.71% 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨30.12 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.85.
GuruFocus considers Century Paper & Board Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:CEPB:
Gross Margin %: 7.71% (35% below median its 10-year median of 11.80)
GF Value™: ₨26.85 vs. price of ₨30.12 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.5% below the Forest Products median (#238 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:CEPB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of paper, board, and related products. Its product portfolio consists of Coated Brand, Uncoated Brand, MF Paper, MG Paper, Corrugated Boxes, and others.
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