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Mitsubishi Paper MillsFRA:MPX -3.97%50 Net Margin % is 9.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1585% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:MPX with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Mitsubishi Paper Mills ranks better than 50% on this metric.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Net Margin % Related Terms
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Net 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.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Net 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.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) has a Net Margin % of 9.94% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mitsubishi Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 1585% above median its historical median of 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Paper Mills ranks #141 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Mitsubishi Paper Mills' Net Margin % too high?
Mitsubishi Paper Mills' current Net Margin % of 9.94% is 1585% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Mitsubishi Paper Mills' value of 9.94% is 728.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Paper Mills ranks #141 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsubishi Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Paper Mills' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Paper Mills ranks #141 out of 282 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Mitsubishi Paper Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.20. Mitsubishi Paper Mills' value of 9.94% is 728.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Mitsubishi Paper Mills 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 Net Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.20, based on 282 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mitsubishi Paper Mills's current Net Margin % of 9.94% is 728.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mitsubishi Paper Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Paper Mills's current Net Margin % is 9.94%, which is 1585% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.69, compared to a current price of €6.05 — trading 124.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.94%, which is 1585% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 728.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.20. Mitsubishi Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX), the current Net Margin % is 9.94% 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 Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Paper Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.05 is trading 124.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.69.
GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Paper Mills to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MPX:
Net Margin %: 9.94% (1585% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: €2.69 vs. price of €6.05 (124.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 728.3% above the Forest Products median (#141 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MPX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd is a paper and paper manufacturing company. The company manufactures printing paper, printing plate materials and printing systems supporting offset and other printing. Its segments consist of Paper and Pulp, Imaging Media, Speciality Materials and Warehouse and Transportation. The company generates maximum revenue from the Paper and Pulp segment. Its offers graphic arts material; photographic materials; inkjet media; thermo memory; battery separator; air filter and others. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Japan and also has a presence in Europe; Asia; North America and Other Countries.
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