Ganga Papers IndiaBOM:531813 60 Operating Margin % is 2.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates BOM:531813 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹117.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Ganga Papers India ranks worse than 55.12% on this metric.
Ganga Papers India (BOM:531813) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
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Ganga Papers India Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ganga Papers India's Operating 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.
Ganga Papers India Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Ganga Papers India's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Ganga Papers India Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Ganga Papers India's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ganga Papers India's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Ganga Papers India's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Ganga Papers India (BOM:531813) has a Operating Margin % of 2.50% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ganga Papers India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, Ganga Papers India's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.03 to 19.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Ganga Papers India ranks #156 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Ganga Papers India's Operating Margin % too high?
Ganga Papers India's current Operating Margin % of 2.50% is near median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 19.48. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Ganga Papers India's value of 2.50% is 3.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ganga Papers India ranks #156 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ganga Papers India has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ganga Papers India's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Ganga Papers India ranks #156 out of 283 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ganga Papers India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Ganga Papers India's value of 2.50% is 3.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ganga Papers India's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.03 to 19.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 2.60, Ganga Papers India has consistently been below 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 Operating Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Forest Products companies is 2.60, based on 283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ganga Papers India's current Operating Margin % of 2.50% is 3.8% below 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ganga Papers India and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ganga Papers India's current Operating Margin % is 2.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ganga Papers India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganga Papers India (BOM:531813) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹117.58, compared to a current price of ₹64.75 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 3.8% below the Forest Products industry median of 2.60. Ganga Papers India's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ganga Papers India (BOM:531813), the current Operating Margin % is 2.50% 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 Ganga Papers India (BOM:531813) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganga Papers India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹64.75 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹117.58.
GuruFocus considers Ganga Papers India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:531813:
Operating Margin %: 2.50% (near median its 10-year median of 2.76)
GF Value™: ₹117.58 vs. price of ₹64.75 (44.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.8% below the Forest Products median (#156 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531813 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ganga Papers India Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of paper and paper products. It produces kraft paper, including fluting paper and test liner kraft, as well as newsprint, writing papers, and packaging paperboard products. The company also provides pulp products derived from recycled grades of waste paper, making its paper production eco-friendly. Its products are used for industrial, packaging, stationery, and textbook applications. Ganga Papers operates manufacturing facilities in Pune, Maharashtra, and its revenue is mainly generated from sales of its diversified paper products.
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