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Iberpapel GestionXMAD:IBG -1.33%73 Gross Margin % is 48.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 60.34. GuruFocus rates XMAD:IBG with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Forest Products companies, Iberpapel Gestion ranks better than 94.96% on this metric.
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
Iberpapel Gestion had a gross margin of 48.88% 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.
Iberpapel Gestion Gross Margin % Related Terms
Iberpapel Gestion Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iberpapel Gestion'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, Iberpapel Gestion'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.
Iberpapel Gestion Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Iberpapel Gestion's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iberpapel Gestion'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.
Iberpapel Gestion (XMAD:IBG) has a Gross Margin % of 48.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Iberpapel Gestion and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 60.34. Over the past decade, Iberpapel Gestion's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.24 to 71.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Iberpapel Gestion ranks #14 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Iberpapel Gestion's Gross Margin % too high?
Iberpapel Gestion's current Gross Margin % of 48.88% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 60.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.24 to a high of 71.05. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. Iberpapel Gestion's value of 48.88% is 159.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iberpapel Gestion ranks #14 out of 278 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iberpapel Gestion has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iberpapel Gestion's Gross Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Iberpapel Gestion ranks #14 out of 278 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Iberpapel Gestion in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.83. Iberpapel Gestion's value of 48.88% is 159.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Iberpapel Gestion's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.24 to 71.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.34 vs. the industry median of 18.83, Iberpapel Gestion 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 18.83, 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. Iberpapel Gestion's current Gross Margin % of 48.88% is 159.7% 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 Iberpapel Gestion and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iberpapel Gestion's current Gross Margin % is 48.88%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 60.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iberpapel Gestion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iberpapel Gestion (XMAD:IBG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.20, compared to a current price of €18.55 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.88%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 60.34 and 159.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 18.83. Iberpapel Gestion's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Iberpapel Gestion (XMAD:IBG), the current Gross Margin % is 48.88% 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 Iberpapel Gestion (XMAD:IBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iberpapel Gestion stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.55 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.20.
GuruFocus considers Iberpapel Gestion to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:IBG:
Gross Margin %: 48.88% (19% below median its 10-year median of 60.34)
GF Value™: €17.20 vs. price of €18.55 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.7% above the Forest Products median (#14 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:IBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iberpapel Gestion SA manufactures printing and writing a paper in Spain. The company operates in Forestry Division, Industrial Division, and Commercial Division. The Forestry Division produces cellulose pulp from Eucalyptus trees. The Industrial Division processes the raw materials into finished goods at its Papelera Guipuzcoana de Zicunaga plant which consists of a cellulose plant and a paper mill, and energy section. The Commercial Division markets the products produced at its manufacturing plant. It earns revenue from the sale of printing and writing paper.
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