Century Paper & Board MillsKAR:CEPB 62 Operating Margin % is 2.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 8.52. GuruFocus rates KAR:CEPB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks better than 56.18% on this metric.
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) 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.
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.
Century Paper & Board Mills Operating Margin % Related Terms
Century Paper & Board Mills Operating 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.
Century Paper & Board Mills Operating Margin % Chart
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Century Paper & Board Mills'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.
Century Paper & Board Mills Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Paper & Board Mills's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Paper & Board Mills's Operating Margin % falls into.
Century Paper & Board Mills Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
Century Paper & Board Mills's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 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.
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a Operating Margin % of 2.97% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 8.52. Over the past decade, Century Paper & Board Mills' Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.40 to 16.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #124 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' Operating Margin % too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current Operating Margin % of 2.97% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 8.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.40 to a high of 16.08. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 2.97% is 14.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #124 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Paper & Board Mills has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Paper & Board Mills' Operating Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #124 out of 283 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Century Paper & Board Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 2.97% is 14.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Century Paper & Board Mills' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.40 to 16.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.52 vs. the industry median of 2.60, Century Paper & Board Mills 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 2.60, 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. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Operating Margin % of 2.97% is 14.2% 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 Century Paper & Board Mills 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. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Operating Margin % is 2.97%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 8.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.85, compared to a current price of ₨30.12 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 2.97%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 8.52 and 14.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.60. Century Paper & Board Mills' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current Operating Margin % is 2.97% 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨30.12 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.85.
GuruFocus considers Century Paper & Board Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:CEPB:
Operating Margin %: 2.97% (65% below median its 10-year median of 8.52)
GF Value™: ₨26.85 vs. price of ₨30.12 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.2% above the Forest Products median (#124 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:CEPB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of paper, board, and related products. Its product portfolio consists of Coated Brand, Uncoated Brand, MF Paper, MG Paper, Corrugated Boxes, and others.
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