Pudumjee Paper ProductsNSE:PDMJEPAPER -0.72%86 Operating Margin % is 14.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 10.26. GuruFocus rates NSE:PDMJEPAPER with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹99.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Pudumjee Paper Products ranks better than 87.99% on this metric.
Pudumjee Paper Products Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pudumjee Paper Products's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PDMJEPAPER'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.86 Med: 10.26 Max: 15.53
Current: 13.38
NSE:PDMJEPAPER's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 87.99% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.6
vs NSE:PDMJEPAPER: 13.38
Pudumjee Paper Products (NSE:PDMJEPAPER) 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.
Pudumjee Paper Products Operating Margin % Related Terms
Pudumjee Paper Products Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pudumjee Paper Products'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.
Pudumjee Paper Products Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Pudumjee Paper Products'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.
Pudumjee Paper Products Operating Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Pudumjee Paper Products's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pudumjee Paper Products's Operating Margin % falls into.
Pudumjee Paper Products 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.
Pudumjee Paper Products'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.
Pudumjee Paper Products (NSE:PDMJEPAPER) has a Operating Margin % of 14.50% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Pudumjee Paper Products and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 10.26. Over the past decade, Pudumjee Paper Products' Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.86 to 15.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Pudumjee Paper Products ranks #34 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Pudumjee Paper Products' Operating Margin % too high?
Pudumjee Paper Products' current Operating Margin % of 14.50% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 10.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.86 to a high of 15.53. The Forest Products industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Pudumjee Paper Products' value of 14.50% is 457.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pudumjee Paper Products ranks #34 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pudumjee Paper Products has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pudumjee Paper Products' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Pudumjee Paper Products ranks #34 out of 283 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Pudumjee Paper Products in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 2.60. Pudumjee Paper Products' value of 14.50% is 457.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Pudumjee Paper Products' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 5.86 to 15.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.26 vs. the industry median of 2.60, Pudumjee Paper Products 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. Pudumjee Paper Products's current Operating Margin % of 14.50% is 457.7% 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 Pudumjee Paper Products 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. Pudumjee Paper Products's current Operating Margin % is 14.50%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 10.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pudumjee Paper Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pudumjee Paper Products (NSE:PDMJEPAPER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹99.75, compared to a current price of ₹83.54 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.50%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 10.26 and 457.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 2.60. Pudumjee Paper Products' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Pudumjee Paper Products (NSE:PDMJEPAPER), the current Operating Margin % is 14.50% 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 Pudumjee Paper Products (NSE:PDMJEPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pudumjee Paper Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹83.54 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹99.75.
GuruFocus considers Pudumjee Paper Products to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PDMJEPAPER:
Operating Margin %: 14.50% (41% above median its 10-year median of 10.26)
GF Value™: ₹99.75 vs. price of ₹83.54 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 457.7% above the Forest Products median (#34 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PDMJEPAPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pudumjee Paper Products Ltd is a paper manufacturing company. Its segments include Paper manufacturing and Hygiene products. The Paper Manufacturing segment involves the manufacturing and marketing of various types of specialty papers, including Opaque Laminating Base, Glassine, Base Paper, Bible Paper, and others. The Hygiene Products segment encompasses the processing and marketing of tissue and other hygiene papers, as well as the marketing and distribution of other hygiene products. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Paper segment. The company's product range includes Facial tissue, Napkin tissue, and Diaper tissue and among others. The group has a business presence in India and Outside India.
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