Orient Paper & IndustriesNSE:ORIENTPPR -1.04%60 Gross Margin % is 55.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 61.90. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTPPR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹40.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Orient Paper & Industries ranks better than 89.25% on this metric.
NSE:ORIENTPPR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.25% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs NSE:ORIENTPPR: 48.54
Orient Paper & Industries had a gross margin of 55.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) 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
Orient Paper & Industries had a gross margin of 55.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Orient Paper & Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orient Paper & Industries 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.
Orient Paper & Industries Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Orient Paper & Industries'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.
Orient Paper & Industries Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Orient Paper & Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orient Paper & Industries'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.
Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) has a Gross Margin % of 55.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orient Paper & Industries and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 61.90. Over the past decade, Orient Paper & Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.95 to 71.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #30 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Orient Paper & Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Orient Paper & Industries' current Gross Margin % of 55.80% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 61.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.95 to a high of 71.17. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Orient Paper & Industries' value of 55.80% is 192.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #30 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orient Paper & Industries has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Paper & Industries' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Orient Paper & Industries ranks #30 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Orient Paper & Industries in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Orient Paper & Industries' value of 55.80% is 192.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Orient Paper & Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.95 to 71.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.90 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Orient Paper & Industries 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 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. Orient Paper & Industries's current Gross Margin % of 55.80% is 192.9% 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 Orient Paper & Industries 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. Orient Paper & Industries's current Gross Margin % is 55.80%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 61.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Paper & Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹40.57, compared to a current price of ₹17.11 — trading 57.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.80%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 61.90 and 192.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Orient Paper & Industries' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR), the current Gross Margin % is 55.80% 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 Orient Paper & Industries (NSE:ORIENTPPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Paper & Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹17.11 is trading 57.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹40.57.
GuruFocus considers Orient Paper & Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTPPR:
Gross Margin %: 55.80% (10% below median its 10-year median of 61.90)
GF Value™: ₹40.57 vs. price of ₹17.11 (57.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 192.9% above the Forest Products median (#30 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ORIENTPPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orient Paper & Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of paper and other paper-related products and chemicals. The company produces pulp and paper for writing, printing, industrial, and specialty papers. The company manages its business into segments namely Paper and Tissue, and Chemicals. The company generates maximum revenue from the Paper & Tissue segment. The company operates its business in India and overseas.
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