Genus Paper & BoardsNSE:GENUSPAPER -0.99%73 Net Margin % is 1.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 2.06. GuruFocus rates NSE:GENUSPAPER with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹26.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Genus Paper & Boards ranks worse than 53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genus Paper & Boards's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GENUSPAPER'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.63 Med: 2.06 Max: 4.43
Current: 0.98
NSE:GENUSPAPER's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 53% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs NSE:GENUSPAPER: 0.98
Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) 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.
Genus Paper & Boards Net Margin % Related Terms
Genus Paper & Boards Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genus Paper & Boards'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.
Genus Paper & Boards Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Genus Paper & Boards'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.
Genus Paper & Boards Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Genus Paper & Boards's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genus Paper & Boards'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.
Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) has a Net Margin % of 1.21% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Genus Paper & Boards and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 2.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Genus Paper & Boards ranks #150 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Genus Paper & Boards' Net Margin % too high?
Genus Paper & Boards' current Net Margin % of 1.21% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.06. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Genus Paper & Boards' value of 1.21% is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genus Paper & Boards ranks #150 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genus Paper & Boards has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genus Paper & Boards' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Genus Paper & Boards ranks #150 out of 283 companies for Net Margin %. This places Genus Paper & Boards in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Genus Paper & Boards' value of 1.21% is 0% at this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.06 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Genus Paper & Boards has consistently been at 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. Genus Paper & Boards's current Net Margin % of 1.21% is 0% at 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 Genus Paper & Boards 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. Genus Paper & Boards's current Net Margin % is 1.21%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genus Paper & Boards stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹26.08, compared to a current price of ₹11.98 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.21%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.06 and 0% at the Forest Products industry median of 1.21. Genus Paper & Boards' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER), the current Net Margin % is 1.21% 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 Genus Paper & Boards (NSE:GENUSPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genus Paper & Boards stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹11.98 is trading 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹26.08.
GuruFocus considers Genus Paper & Boards to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GENUSPAPER:
Net Margin %: 1.21% (41% below median its 10-year median of 2.06)
GF Value™: ₹26.08 vs. price of ₹11.98 (54.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Forest Products median (#150 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GENUSPAPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genus Paper & Boards Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing Kraft paper and M.S. ingots. The company operates in a single segment, which is Kraft Paper and allied products. Kraft paper is classified as industrial paper and is used by the packaging industry in making corrugated boxes and liners, corrugated sacks, and composite containers. The company has two paper plants within factory premises. One waste paper-based product is for manufacturing multi-layered Kraft paper, and the second is for manufacturing Kraft paper. The use of ingots goes into the housing and infrastructure sector.
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