Century Paper & Board MillsKAR:CEPB 62 Pretax Margin % is 0.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 5.72. 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 worse than 58.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Paper & Board Mills's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:CEPB'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 5.72 Max: 14.82
Current: 0.52
KAR:CEPB's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 58.3% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs KAR:CEPB: 0.52
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Century Paper & Board Mills Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Century Paper & Board Mills Pretax 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Century Paper & Board Mills's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Paper & Board Mills's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Paper & Board Mills's Pretax 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.
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a Pretax Margin % of 0.77% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 5.72. Over the past decade, Century Paper & Board Mills' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.08 to 14.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #165 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' Pretax Margin % too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current Pretax Margin % of 0.77% is 87% below median its 10-year median of 5.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 14.82. The Forest Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.77. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 0.77% is 56.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #165 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below 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' Pretax Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #165 out of 283 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Century Paper & Board Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.77. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 0.77% is 56.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Paper & Board Mills' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 0.08 to 14.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.72 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Century Paper & Board Mills 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 Pretax Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.77, based on 283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Pretax Margin % of 0.77% is 56.5% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Pretax Margin % is 0.77%, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 5.72. 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 Pretax Margin % is 0.77%, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 5.72 and 56.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 1.77. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current Pretax Margin % is 0.77% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 0.77% (87% below median its 10-year median of 5.72)
GF Value™: ₨26.85 vs. price of ₨30.12 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.5% below the Forest Products median (#165 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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