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Kuantum PapersBOM:532937 -2.52%67 Operating Margin % is 10.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 16.99. GuruFocus rates BOM:532937 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹123.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, Kuantum Papers ranks better than 81.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuantum Papers's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532937'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.26 Med: 16.99 Max: 25.67
Current: 8.89
BOM:532937's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 81.91% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs BOM:532937: 8.89
Kuantum Papers's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
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.
Be Aware
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.
Kuantum Papers Operating Margin % Related Terms
Kuantum Papers Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuantum Papers'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Kuantum Papers'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.
Kuantum Papers Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Kuantum Papers's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuantum Papers'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.
Kuantum Papers'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.
Kuantum Papers (BOM:532937) has a Operating Margin % of 10.31% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Kuantum Papers and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 16.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuantum Papers ranks #51 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Kuantum Papers' Operating Margin % too high?
Kuantum Papers' current Operating Margin % of 10.31% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 16.99. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.54. Kuantum Papers' value of 10.31% is 305.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuantum Papers ranks #51 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuantum Papers has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuantum Papers' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Kuantum Papers ranks #51 out of 282 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Kuantum Papers in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.54. Kuantum Papers' value of 10.31% is 305.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.99 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Kuantum Papers 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 Operating Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Forest Products companies is 2.54, based on 282 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. Kuantum Papers's current Operating Margin % of 10.31% is 305.9% 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 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 Kuantum Papers and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuantum Papers's current Operating Margin % is 10.31%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 16.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuantum Papers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuantum Papers (BOM:532937) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹123.82, compared to a current price of ₹77.71 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.31%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 16.99 and 305.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.54. Kuantum Papers' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Kuantum Papers (BOM:532937), the current Operating Margin % is 10.31% 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 Kuantum Papers (BOM:532937) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuantum Papers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹77.71 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹123.82.
GuruFocus considers Kuantum Papers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532937:
Operating Margin %: 10.31% (39% below median its 10-year median of 16.99)
GF Value™: ₹123.82 vs. price of ₹77.71 (37.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 305.9% above the Forest Products median (#51 of 282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532937 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuantum Papers Ltd is an Indian based company that is principally engaged in the manufacturing and selling of paper. Its product portfolio consists of Maplitho, Colored Paper, Ledger, Cartridge, Parchment, Duplicating Paper, and wood-free specialist papers, which are used in the manufacturing of notebooks and other stationery items meant for exports, as well as domestic sales.
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