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The historical rank and industry rank for Middle East Paper Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1202'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.26 Med: 5.81 Max: 22.72
Current: 1.54
SAU:1202's Net Margin % is ranked better than 51.77% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.265
vs SAU:1202: 1.54
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) 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.
Middle East Paper Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Middle East Paper Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Middle East Paper Co'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Middle East Paper 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.
Middle East Paper Co Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Middle East Paper Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middle East Paper 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.
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) has a Net Margin % of -0.82% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Middle East Paper Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #136 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Middle East Paper Co's Net Margin % too high?
Middle East Paper Co's current Net Margin % is -0.82%. Based on the distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #136 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Middle East Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middle East Paper Co's Net Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #136 out of 282 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Middle East Paper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.27. 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. 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 Middle East Paper 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. Middle East Paper Co's current Net Margin % is -0.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middle East Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.84, compared to a current price of ﷼16.81 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -0.82%. Middle East Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202), the current Net Margin % is -0.82% 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼16.81 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.84.
GuruFocus considers Middle East Paper Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1202:
Net Margin %: -0.82%
GF Value™: ﷼28.84 vs. price of ﷼16.81 (41.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Middle East Paper Co is engaged in the production and sale of container board, industrial paper, and tissue paper. Along with its subsidiaries, the company has two operating and reportable segments, that is, Manufacturing and Trading. The Manufacturing segment represents the manufacturing of container board and industrial paper, as well as tissue paper, and the Trading segment represents wholesale and retail sales of paper, carton, and plastic waste. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Saudi Arabia, followed by Asia, Other GCC countries, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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