Empresas CMPCXSGO:CMPC +0.42%65 Net Margin % is 1.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 4.26. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CMPC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP1,497.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Empresas CMPC ranks better than 57.95% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Empresas CMPC's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP22,611 Mil. Empresas CMPC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP1,658,418 Mil. Therefore, Empresas CMPC's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Empresas CMPC's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:CMPC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.54 Med: 4.26 Max: 12.85
Current: 2.37
XSGO:CMPC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 57.95% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs XSGO:CMPC: 2.37
Empresas CMPC (XSGO:CMPC) 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.
Empresas CMPC Net Margin % Related Terms
Empresas CMPC Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empresas CMPC'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, Empresas CMPC'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.
Empresas CMPC Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Empresas CMPC's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empresas CMPC'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.
Empresas CMPC (XSGO:CMPC) has a Net Margin % of 1.36% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Empresas CMPC and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 4.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Empresas CMPC ranks #119 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Empresas CMPC's Net Margin % too high?
Empresas CMPC's current Net Margin % of 1.36% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 4.26. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Empresas CMPC's value of 1.36% is 12.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Empresas CMPC ranks #119 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Empresas CMPC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empresas CMPC's Net Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Empresas CMPC ranks #119 out of 283 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Empresas CMPC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. Empresas CMPC's value of 1.36% is 12.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.26 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Empresas CMPC 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. Empresas CMPC's current Net Margin % of 1.36% is 12.4% 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 Empresas CMPC 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. Empresas CMPC's current Net Margin % is 1.36%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 4.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empresas CMPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresas CMPC (XSGO:CMPC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP1,497.18, compared to a current price of CLP1,040.00 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.36%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 4.26 and 12.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.21. Empresas CMPC'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 Empresas CMPC (XSGO:CMPC), the current Net Margin % is 1.36% 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 Empresas CMPC (XSGO:CMPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresas CMPC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP1,040.00 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP1,497.18.
GuruFocus considers Empresas CMPC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:CMPC:
Net Margin %: 1.36% (68% below median its 10-year median of 4.26)
GF Value™: CLP1,497.18 vs. price of CLP1,040.00 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% above the Forest Products median (#119 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:CMPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Empresas CMPC SA produces and sells pulp, paper, packaging, tissue paper, and other paper products. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The pulp forestry segment, which generates the majority of revenue, harvests timber and sells pulp, which is used to make paper products. The paper segment sells a variety of paper products. The tissue segment sells tissue papers. The majority of revenue comes from Latin America. The majority of the company's shares outstanding are owned by Matte Group.
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