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Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) Gross Profit 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
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing had a gross margin of 15.02% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Gross Profit Related Terms
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Gross Profit 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Gross Profit Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing'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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Gross Profit vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €502 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) has a Gross Profit of €502 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Gross Profit too high?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Gross Profit is €502 Mil. Overall, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Gross Profit compare to competitors?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Gross Profit of €502 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Gross Profit is €502 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) has a current Gross Profit of €502 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.29, compared to a current price of €0.47 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €502 Mil. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP), the current Gross Profit is €502 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.47 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.29.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LMP:
Gross Profit: €502 Mil
GF Value™: €0.29 vs. price of €0.47 (63.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and trading of paper and pulp. Its segments are Packaging Paper, Pulp, and Tissue paper. The majority of the revenue is generated from the packaging paper segment that covers the production of kraft liner board, test liner board, coated duplex board, white top liner board, and strength corrugating medium. Its products include Wood pulp products, Boxboard paper products, Pink Gray Card Products, and Toilet Paper Products. The company generates maximum revenue from PRC, and also has its presence in Malaysia; Vietnam; and Hong Kong, Macau and others.
66GF Score
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