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Daio Paper's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €226 Mil. Daio Paper's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €899 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Daio Paper's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €226 Mil. Daio Paper's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €947 Mil. Therefore, Daio Paper's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.83%.
Daio Paper had a gross margin of 23.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Daio Paper was 28.35%. The lowest was 17.05%. And the median was 23.34%.
Warning Sign:
Daio Paper Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
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
Daio Paper had a gross margin of 23.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Daio Paper Gross Profit Related Terms
Daio Paper Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daio Paper's Gross Profit 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, Daio Paper's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Daio Paper Gross Profit vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Daio Paper's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daio Paper's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €899 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) has a Gross Profit of €899 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Daio Paper and its competitors.
Is Daio Paper's Gross Profit too high?
Daio Paper's current Gross Profit is €899 Mil. Overall, Daio Paper has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daio Paper's Gross Profit compare to competitors?
Daio Paper's Gross Profit of €899 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Forest Products company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Daio Paper and its competitors. Daio Paper's current Gross Profit is €899 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daio Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.00, compared to a current price of €5.15 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €899 Mil. Daio Paper's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daio Paper (FRA:DPR), the current Gross Profit is €899 Mil 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 Daio Paper (FRA:DPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daio Paper stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.15 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.00.
GuruFocus considers Daio Paper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DPR:
Gross Profit: €899 Mil
GF Value™: €5.00 vs. price of €5.15 (3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daio Paper Corp is a Japan-based paper, pulp and paperboard manufacturer. It produces general printing paper for magazines and catalogs, newsprint, office paper, corrugated materials, kraft liner, facial and toilet tissue, paper towels etc. The company's main products Newsprint, coated paper, wood free paper, publication paper, PPC paper, carbonless paper, adhesive printing paper, functional materials, wrapping paper, household paper products like facial tissue, toilet tissue, paper towels, sanitary napkins, disposable diapers, among others, kraft linerboard (containerboard), and various types of pulp.
69GF Score
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