Pudumjee Paper ProductsNSE:PDMJEPAPER +2.09%86 Gross Margin % is 50.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 43.86. GuruFocus rates NSE:PDMJEPAPER with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹99.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Pudumjee Paper Products ranks better than 88.17% on this metric.
NSE:PDMJEPAPER's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.17% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs NSE:PDMJEPAPER: 47.75
Pudumjee Paper Products had a gross margin of 50.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pudumjee Paper Products was 0.90% per year.
Pudumjee Paper Products (NSE:PDMJEPAPER) 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
Pudumjee Paper Products had a gross margin of 50.35% 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.
Pudumjee Paper Products Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pudumjee Paper Products 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.
Pudumjee Paper Products Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Pudumjee Paper Products'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.
Pudumjee Paper Products Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Pudumjee Paper Products's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pudumjee Paper Products'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.
Pudumjee Paper Products (NSE:PDMJEPAPER) has a Gross Margin % of 50.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pudumjee Paper Products and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 43.86. Over the past decade, Pudumjee Paper Products' Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.55 to 47.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Pudumjee Paper Products ranks #33 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Pudumjee Paper Products' Gross Margin % too high?
Pudumjee Paper Products' current Gross Margin % of 50.35% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 43.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.55 to a high of 47.75. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Pudumjee Paper Products' value of 50.35% is 164.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pudumjee Paper Products ranks #33 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pudumjee Paper Products has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pudumjee Paper Products' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Pudumjee Paper Products ranks #33 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pudumjee Paper Products in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Pudumjee Paper Products' value of 50.35% is 164.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Pudumjee Paper Products' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.55 to 47.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.86 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Pudumjee Paper Products 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. Pudumjee Paper Products's current Gross Margin % of 50.35% is 164.3% 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 Pudumjee Paper Products 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. Pudumjee Paper Products's current Gross Margin % is 50.35%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 43.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pudumjee Paper Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pudumjee Paper Products (NSE:PDMJEPAPER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹99.76, compared to a current price of ₹84.20 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.35%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 43.86 and 164.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Pudumjee Paper Products' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Pudumjee Paper Products (NSE:PDMJEPAPER), the current Gross Margin % is 50.35% 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 Pudumjee Paper Products (NSE:PDMJEPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pudumjee Paper Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹84.20 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹99.76.
GuruFocus considers Pudumjee Paper Products to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PDMJEPAPER:
Gross Margin %: 50.35% (15% above median its 10-year median of 43.86)
GF Value™: ₹99.76 vs. price of ₹84.20 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 164.3% above the Forest Products median (#33 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PDMJEPAPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pudumjee Paper Products Ltd is a paper manufacturing company. Its segments include Paper manufacturing and Hygiene products. The Paper Manufacturing segment involves the manufacturing and marketing of various types of specialty papers, including Opaque Laminating Base, Glassine, Base Paper, Bible Paper, and others. The Hygiene Products segment encompasses the processing and marketing of tissue and other hygiene papers, as well as the marketing and distribution of other hygiene products. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Paper segment. The company's product range includes Facial tissue, Napkin tissue, and Diaper tissue and among others. The group has a business presence in India and Outside India.
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