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Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Chung Hwa Pulp's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-177 Mil. Chung Hwa Pulp's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,394 Mil. Therefore, Chung Hwa Pulp's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chung Hwa Pulp's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1905'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.26 Med: 0.35 Max: 2.71
Current: -2.43
TPE:1905's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 68.09% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.325
vs TPE:1905: -2.43
Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) 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.
Chung Hwa Pulp Net Margin % Related Terms
Chung Hwa Pulp Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chung Hwa Pulp'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, Chung Hwa Pulp'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.
Chung Hwa Pulp Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Chung Hwa Pulp's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chung Hwa Pulp'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.
Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) has a Net Margin % of -4.02% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chung Hwa Pulp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chung Hwa Pulp ranks #192 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Chung Hwa Pulp's Net Margin % too high?
Chung Hwa Pulp's current Net Margin % is -4.02%. Based on the distribution chart, Chung Hwa Pulp ranks #192 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chung Hwa Pulp has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Hwa Pulp's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Chung Hwa Pulp ranks #192 out of 282 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chung Hwa Pulp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.33. 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 1.33, 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 Chung Hwa Pulp and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chung Hwa Pulp's current Net Margin % is -4.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chung Hwa Pulp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.45, compared to a current price of NT$13.85 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -4.02%. Chung Hwa Pulp's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905), the current Net Margin % is -4.02% 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 Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hwa Pulp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$13.85 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.45.
GuruFocus considers Chung Hwa Pulp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1905:
Net Margin %: -4.02%
GF Value™: NT$16.45 vs. price of NT$13.85 (15.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1905 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chung Hwa Pulp Corp is engaged in the production and sale of pulp and paper. Its businesses include specialty paper, pulp, paper and paperboard, tape and other businesses. The Company operates through the Pulp and Fine Paper segment, which generates maximum revenue, and the Forestry segment. Its activities include the manufacture and sale of cardboard, paper and pulp, as well as seedling cultivation and reforestation. Geographically, the Group operates in Taiwan and mainland China, with Taiwan generating maximum revenue.
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