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Indian Wood Products CoNSE:IWP +1.99%61 Net Margin % is 0.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates NSE:IWP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹41.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Indian Wood Products Co ranks better than 54.26% on this metric.
Indian Wood Products Co (NSE:IWP) 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.
Indian Wood Products Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Indian Wood Products Co 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.
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Indian Wood Products Co'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.
Indian Wood Products Co Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Wood Products Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Wood Products Co'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.
Indian Wood Products Co (NSE:IWP) has a Net Margin % of 0.18% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Indian Wood Products Co and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Wood Products Co ranks #129 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Indian Wood Products Co's Net Margin % too high?
Indian Wood Products Co's current Net Margin % of 0.18% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 2.17. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.27. Indian Wood Products Co's value of 0.18% is 85.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Wood Products Co ranks #129 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Wood Products Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Wood Products Co's Net Margin % compare to ?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Indian Wood Products Co ranks #129 out of 282 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Indian Wood Products Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.27. Indian Wood Products Co's value of 0.18% is 85.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Indian Wood Products Co has consistently been below 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 1.27, 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. Indian Wood Products Co's current Net Margin % of 0.18% is 85.8% below 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 Indian Wood Products Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Wood Products Co's current Net Margin % is 0.18%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Wood Products Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Wood Products Co (NSE:IWP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹41.31, compared to a current price of ₹34.84 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.18%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 85.8% below the Forest Products industry median of 1.27. Indian Wood Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Indian Wood Products Co (NSE:IWP), the current Net Margin % is 0.18% 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 Indian Wood Products Co (NSE:IWP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Wood Products Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹34.84 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹41.31.
GuruFocus considers Indian Wood Products Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IWP:
Net Margin %: 0.18% (92% below median its 10-year median of 2.17)
GF Value™: ₹41.31 vs. price of ₹34.84 (15.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.8% below the Forest Products median (#129 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IWP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indian Wood Products Co Ltd is engaged in the production, processing, and marketing of Katha, processed Gambier, and trading of spices. Its products include Catechu, Cutch, and Catechins among others. The company operates in a single segment which is manufacturing and trading in Katha. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from its customers within India.
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