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The historical rank and industry rank for The Western India Plywoods's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WIPL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.31 Med: 1.08 Max: 3.4
Current: 0.12
NSE:WIPL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 59.72% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs NSE:WIPL: 0.12
The Western India Plywoods (NSE:WIPL) 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.
The Western India Plywoods Net Margin % Related Terms
The Western India Plywoods 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.
NSE:WIPL vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, The Western India Plywoods'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.
The Western India Plywoods Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, The Western India Plywoods's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Western India Plywoods'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.
The Western India Plywoods (NSE:WIPL) has a Net Margin % of -3.19% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on The Western India Plywoods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Western India Plywoods ranks #169 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is The Western India Plywoods' Net Margin % too high?
The Western India Plywoods' current Net Margin % is -3.19%. Based on the distribution chart, The Western India Plywoods ranks #169 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Western India Plywoods has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Western India Plywoods' Net Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, The Western India Plywoods ranks #169 out of 283 companies for Net Margin %. This places The Western India Plywoods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. 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 The Western India Plywoods 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. The Western India Plywoods's current Net Margin % is -3.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Western India Plywoods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western India Plywoods (NSE:WIPL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹291.21, compared to a current price of ₹172.71 — trading 40.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -3.19%. The Western India Plywoods' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 The Western India Plywoods (NSE:WIPL), the current Net Margin % is -3.19% 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 The Western India Plywoods (NSE:WIPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Western India Plywoods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹172.71 is trading 40.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹291.21.
GuruFocus considers The Western India Plywoods to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WIPL:
Net Margin %: -3.19%
GF Value™: ₹291.21 vs. price of ₹172.71 (40.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:WIPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Western India Plywoods Ltd is a manufacturer of wood-based products. Its products include Plywood, Hard boards, Densified wood, Furniture, Wipress, Wooden flooring, and Others.
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