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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper CoTSE:3877 -0.05%65 Net Margin % is 2.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 1.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:3877 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,662.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks better than 55.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3877'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.49 Med: 1.38 Max: 3.43
Current: 2.21
TSE:3877's Net Margin % is ranked better than 55.83% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs TSE:3877: 2.21
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Chuetsu Pulp & 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuetsu Pulp & 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.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) has a Net Margin % of 2.54% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #125 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Net Margin % too high?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current Net Margin % of 2.54% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.38. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 2.54% is 109.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #125 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co ranks #125 out of 283 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's value of 2.54% is 109.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co 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. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current Net Margin % of 2.54% is 109.9% 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co 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. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's current Net Margin % is 2.54%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,662.47, compared to a current price of 円2,083.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.54%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 109.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.21. Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877), the current Net Margin % is 2.54% 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 Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co (TSE:3877) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,083.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,662.47.
GuruFocus considers Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3877:
Net Margin %: 2.54% (84% above median its 10-year median of 1.38)
GF Value™: 円1,662.47 vs. price of 円2,083.00 (25.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 109.9% above the Forest Products median (#125 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3877 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, processing, and trading of pulp, paper, and by-products; forestry, lumber, and wood processing, trading, and construction of greening projects; manufacturing, processing, and trading of chemicals; real estate sales, rental, management, and brokerage, and management of sports facilities; mining, electricity supply, transportation, warehousing.
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