Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) 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
Astron Paper & Board Mill had a gross margin of -2,078.48% 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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Gross Margin % Related Terms
Astron Paper & Board Mill 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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Astron Paper & Board Mill'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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Astron Paper & Board Mill's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astron Paper & Board Mill'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.
Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) has a Gross Margin % of -2,078.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Astron Paper & Board Mill and its competitors. Over the past decade, Astron Paper & Board Mill's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.78 to 22.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Astron Paper & Board Mill ranks #165 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Astron Paper & Board Mill's Gross Margin % too high?
Astron Paper & Board Mill's current Gross Margin % is -2,078.48%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 22.35. Based on the distribution chart, Astron Paper & Board Mill ranks #165 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Astron Paper & Board Mill has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astron Paper & Board Mill's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Astron Paper & Board Mill ranks #165 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Astron Paper & Board Mill in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Historically, Astron Paper & Board Mill's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.78 to 22.35 over the past decade. 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill 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. Astron Paper & Board Mill's current Gross Margin % is -2,078.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astron Paper & Board Mill stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹0.29, compared to a current price of ₹3.95 — trading 1262.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -2,078.48%. Astron Paper & Board Mill's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON), the current Gross Margin % is -2,078.48% 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 Astron Paper & Board Mill (NSE:ASTRON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astron Paper & Board Mill stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹3.95 is trading 1262.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹0.29.
GuruFocus considers Astron Paper & Board Mill to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTRON:
Gross Margin %: -2,078.48%
GF Value™: ₹0.29 vs. price of ₹3.95 (1262.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTRON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd is a prominent Indian company specializing in the manufacturing of recycled corrugated paper and Kraft paper derived from waste paper. The company mainly focuses on producing a wide range of Kraft papers that serve various packaging needs. Its product portfolio includes varied products like VTL, High RCT, Kraft Liner, Test Liner, and Corrugated Medium Paper, ranging mainly from 80 GSM to 350 GSM and 16 to 40 BF. The company's dominant source of income is from the sale of Kraft paper.
33GF Score
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