Arctic PaperWAR:ATC +0.69%57 Gross Margin % is 8.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 18.91. GuruFocus rates WAR:ATC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of zł14.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Arctic Paper ranks worse than 85.66% on this metric.
Arctic Paper SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -15.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arctic Paper's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:ATC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.8 Med: 18.91 Max: 28.82
Current: 5.8
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Arctic Paper was 28.82%. The lowest was 5.80%. And the median was 18.91%.
WAR:ATC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.66% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs WAR:ATC: 5.80
Arctic Paper had a gross margin of 8.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arctic Paper was -15.20% per year.
Arctic Paper (WAR:ATC) 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
Arctic Paper had a gross margin of 8.37% 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.
Arctic Paper Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arctic Paper Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arctic Paper'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Arctic Paper'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.
Arctic Paper Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Arctic Paper's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arctic Paper'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.
Arctic Paper (WAR:ATC) has a Gross Margin % of 8.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arctic Paper and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 18.91. Over the past decade, Arctic Paper's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.80 to 28.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Arctic Paper ranks #239 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is Arctic Paper's Gross Margin % too high?
Arctic Paper's current Gross Margin % of 8.37% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 18.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.80 to a high of 28.82. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Arctic Paper's value of 8.37% is 56.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arctic Paper ranks #239 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arctic Paper has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arctic Paper's Gross Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Arctic Paper ranks #239 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arctic Paper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Arctic Paper's value of 8.37% is 56.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Arctic Paper's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.80 to 28.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.91 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Arctic Paper 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. Arctic Paper's current Gross Margin % of 8.37% is 56.1% 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 Arctic Paper 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. Arctic Paper's current Gross Margin % is 8.37%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 18.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arctic Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctic Paper (WAR:ATC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł14.28, compared to a current price of zł5.85 — trading 59% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.37%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 18.91 and 56.1% below the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Arctic Paper's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Arctic Paper (WAR:ATC), the current Gross Margin % is 8.37% 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 Arctic Paper (WAR:ATC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arctic Paper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł5.85 is trading 59% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł14.28.
GuruFocus considers Arctic Paper to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WAR:ATC:
Gross Margin %: 8.37% (56% below median its 10-year median of 18.91)
GF Value™: zł14.28 vs. price of zł5.85 (59% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% below the Forest Products median (#239 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:ATC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arctic Paper SA produces a volume of bulky book paper and produces high-quality graphic paper in Europe. The group produces numerous types of uncoated and coated wood-free paper as well as wood-containing uncoated paper for printing houses, paper distributors, book and magazine publishing houses, and the advertising industry. The company's segment includes Paper and Pulp. The firm derives maximum revenue from the Paper segment. The majority of revenue is generated from Uncoated segment. Geographically, the firm derives revenue from Germany, France, the UK, Scandinavia, Western Europe (other countries), Poland, Central and Eastern Europe (other than Poland), and Outside Europe.
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