The historical rank and industry rank for Star Paper Mills's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:STARPAPER'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.62 Med: 12.44 Max: 19
Current: 7.99
NSE:STARPAPER's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.16% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs NSE:STARPAPER: 7.99
Star Paper Mills (NSE:STARPAPER) 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.
Star Paper Mills Net Margin % Related Terms
Star Paper Mills Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Paper Mills'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.
Star Paper Mills Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Star 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.
Star Paper Mills Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Star Paper Mills's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star 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.
Star Paper Mills (NSE:STARPAPER) has a Net Margin % of -1.15% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Star Paper Mills and its competitors. Over the past decade, Star Paper Mills' Net Margin % has ranged from 7.62 to 19.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Paper Mills ranks #42 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Star Paper Mills' Net Margin % too high?
Star Paper Mills' current Net Margin % is -1.15%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.62 to a high of 19.00. Based on the distribution chart, Star Paper Mills ranks #42 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Paper Mills' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Star Paper Mills ranks #42 out of 283 companies for Net Margin %. This places Star Paper Mills in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Historically, Star Paper Mills' own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.62 to 19.00 over the past decade. 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. 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 Star Paper Mills 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. Star Paper Mills's current Net Margin % is -1.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Paper Mills (NSE:STARPAPER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹169.35, compared to a current price of ₹138.10 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -1.15%. Star Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Star Paper Mills (NSE:STARPAPER), the current Net Margin % is -1.15% 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 Star Paper Mills (NSE:STARPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Paper Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹138.10 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹169.35.
GuruFocus considers Star Paper Mills to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:STARPAPER:
Net Margin %: -1.15%
GF Value™: ₹169.35 vs. price of ₹138.10 (18.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STARPAPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Paper Mills Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and supply of Paper, paperboard, and other related products as its core business. It produces a wide range of Industrial Packaging and cultural paper catering to various segments of the consumer. It sells within Indian markets and Outside India.
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