UPM-Kymmene OyjUPMKF -13.64%77 Net Margin % is 7.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 9.34. GuruFocus rates UPMKF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks better than 79.51% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $225 Mil. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,896 Mil. Therefore, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
UPMKF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.71 Med: 9.34 Max: 14.26
Current: 5.64
UPMKF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.51% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.19
vs UPMKF: 5.64
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (OTCPK:UPMKF) 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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj Net Margin % Related Terms
UPM-Kymmene Oyj Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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, UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPMKF) has a Net Margin % of 7.78% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 9.34. Over the past decade, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.71 to 14.26. According to the industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #58 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Net Margin % too high?
UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current Net Margin % of 7.78% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.71 to a high of 14.26. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.19. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's value of 7.78% is 553.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #58 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UPM-Kymmene Oyj has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Net Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #58 out of 283 companies for Net Margin %. This places UPM-Kymmene Oyj in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.19. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's value of 7.78% is 553.8% above this benchmark. Historically, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.71 to 14.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.34 vs. the industry median of 1.19, UPM-Kymmene Oyj 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 1.19, 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. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current Net Margin % of 7.78% is 553.8% 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current Net Margin % is 7.78%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 9.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPMKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.71, compared to a current price of $25.33 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.78%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.34 and 553.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.19. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPMKF), the current Net Margin % is 7.78% 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPMKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.33 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.71.
GuruFocus considers UPM-Kymmene Oyj to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UPMKF:
Net Margin %: 7.78% (17% below median its 10-year median of 9.34)
GF Value™: $27.71 vs. price of $25.33 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 553.8% above the Forest Products median (#58 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UPMKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj is a Finnish paper and biomaterials company. The company produces products related to the forestry industry, including paper, pulp, and plywood. UPM is also the majority electricity generator in Finland and is one of the globalised producers of self-adhesive labeling materials. It delivers responsible solutions and innovation for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Plywood. Geographically, the company has operational footprints in Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, and other regions.
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