What is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Net Margin %?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & PapersNSE:TNPL -0.54%72 Net Margin % is 19.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 525% above its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates NSE:TNPL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹183.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks better than 78.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:TNPL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.37 Med: 3.06 Max: 9.08
Current: 5.41
NSE:TNPL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 78.09% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs NSE:TNPL: 5.41
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) 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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Net Margin % Related Terms
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) has a Net Margin % of 19.11% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. This is 525% above median its historical median of 3.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #62 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Net Margin % too high?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' current Net Margin % of 19.11% is 525% above median its 10-year median of 3.06. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' value of 19.11% is 1479.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #62 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #62 out of 283 companies for Net Margin %. This places Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' value of 19.11% is 1479.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current Net Margin % of 19.11% is 1479.3% 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current Net Margin % is 19.11%, which is 525% above median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹183.13, compared to a current price of ₹144.99 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 19.11%, which is 525% above median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 1479.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.21. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL), the current Net Margin % is 19.11% 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹144.99 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹183.13.
GuruFocus considers Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TNPL:
Net Margin %: 19.11% (525% above median its 10-year median of 3.06)
GF Value™: ₹183.13 vs. price of ₹144.99 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1479.3% above the Forest Products median (#62 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TNPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Business Description
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd is engaged in the business of printing and writing paper. It operates in two segments Paper & Paper Board and Energy. Paper & Paper Board is involved in the Manufacturing and selling of Paper and Paper boards, and the Energy involved in the Generation of Power through TGs and Windmills for captive consumption and for export of power. Its products include Paper, Packaging Board, Cement, and Marketing Network.
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