Genus Paper & BoardsNSE:GENUSPAPER -1.27%77 Gross Margin % is 28.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 26.94. GuruFocus rates NSE:GENUSPAPER with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹26.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Forest Products companies, Genus Paper & Boards ranks better than 62.95% on this metric.
Genus Paper & Boards Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genus Paper & Boards's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GENUSPAPER'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.58 Med: 26.94 Max: 35.11
Current: 26.82
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Genus Paper & Boards was 35.11%. The lowest was 12.58%. And the median was 26.94%.
NSE:GENUSPAPER's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.95% of 278
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 18.975
vs NSE:GENUSPAPER: 26.82
Genus Paper & Boards had a gross margin of 28.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Genus Paper & Boards was -4.90% per year.
Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) 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
Genus Paper & Boards had a gross margin of 28.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Genus Paper & Boards Gross Margin % Related Terms
Genus Paper & Boards Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genus Paper & Boards'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.
Genus Paper & Boards Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Genus Paper & Boards'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.
Genus Paper & Boards Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Genus Paper & Boards's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genus Paper & Boards'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.
Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) has a Gross Margin % of 28.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Genus Paper & Boards and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.94. Over the past decade, Genus Paper & Boards' Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.58 to 35.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Genus Paper & Boards ranks #103 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Genus Paper & Boards' Gross Margin % too high?
Genus Paper & Boards' current Gross Margin % of 28.00% is near median its 10-year median of 26.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.58 to a high of 35.11. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.98. Genus Paper & Boards' value of 28.00% is 47.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genus Paper & Boards ranks #103 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genus Paper & Boards has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genus Paper & Boards' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Genus Paper & Boards ranks #103 out of 278 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Genus Paper & Boards in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.98. Genus Paper & Boards' value of 28.00% is 47.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Genus Paper & Boards' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.58 to 35.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.94 vs. the industry median of 18.98, Genus Paper & Boards 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 18.98, 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. Genus Paper & Boards's current Gross Margin % of 28.00% is 47.6% 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 Genus Paper & Boards and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genus Paper & Boards's current Gross Margin % is 28.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genus Paper & Boards stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹26.51, compared to a current price of ₹11.69 — trading 55.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.94 and 47.6% above the Forest Products industry median of 18.98. Genus Paper & Boards' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER), the current Gross Margin % is 28.00% 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 Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genus Paper & Boards stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹11.69 is trading 55.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹26.51.
GuruFocus considers Genus Paper & Boards to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GENUSPAPER:
Gross Margin %: 28.00% (near median its 10-year median of 26.94)
GF Value™: ₹26.51 vs. price of ₹11.69 (55.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.6% above the Forest Products median (#103 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GENUSPAPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genus Paper & Boards Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing Kraft paper and M.S. ingots. The company operates in a single segment, which is Kraft Paper and allied products. Kraft paper is classified as industrial paper and is used by the packaging industry in making corrugated boxes and liners, corrugated sacks, and composite containers. The company has two paper plants within factory premises. One waste paper-based product is for manufacturing multi-layered Kraft paper, and the second is for manufacturing Kraft paper. The use of ingots goes into the housing and infrastructure sector.
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