Andhra PaperNSE:ANDHRAPAP +2.18%74 Net Margin % is 1.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 8.44. GuruFocus rates NSE:ANDHRAPAP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹86.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Andhra Paper ranks worse than 51.59% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Andhra Paper's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹77 Mil. Andhra Paper's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,270 Mil. Therefore, Andhra Paper's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Andhra Paper's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ANDHRAPAP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.52 Med: 8.44 Max: 25.08
Current: 1.09
NSE:ANDHRAPAP's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 51.59% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs NSE:ANDHRAPAP: 1.09
Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) 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.
Andhra Paper Net Margin % Related Terms
Andhra Paper Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Andhra Paper's Net 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, Andhra Paper'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.
Andhra Paper Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Andhra Paper's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Andhra Paper'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.
Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) has a Net Margin % of 1.47% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Andhra Paper and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 8.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #146 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Andhra Paper's Net Margin % too high?
Andhra Paper's current Net Margin % of 1.47% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 8.44. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Andhra Paper's value of 1.47% is 21.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #146 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Andhra Paper has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andhra Paper's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #146 out of 283 companies for Net Margin %. This places Andhra Paper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Andhra Paper's value of 1.47% is 21.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.44 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Andhra Paper 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 1.21, based on 283 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. Andhra Paper's current Net Margin % of 1.47% is 21.5% 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 Andhra Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Andhra Paper's current Net Margin % is 1.47%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 8.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andhra Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹86.70, compared to a current price of ₹64.60 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.47%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 8.44 and 21.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.21. Andhra Paper's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP), the current Net Margin % is 1.47% 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 Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Paper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹64.60 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹86.70.
GuruFocus considers Andhra Paper to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ANDHRAPAP:
Net Margin %: 1.47% (83% below median its 10-year median of 8.44)
GF Value™: ₹86.70 vs. price of ₹64.60 (25.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.5% above the Forest Products median (#146 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ANDHRAPAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Andhra Paper Ltd is an integrated paper and pulp manufacturer in India. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing pulp, paper, and paperboard and produces writing, printing, copier, and industrial papers for Indian and international markets. In addition, the company also provides a range of office documentation and multipurpose papers, from economy to premium grades for both home and commercial use. The company generates maximum revenue from its business in India and the rest from the sale of its products outside India.
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