Andhra PaperNSE:ANDHRAPAP -0.97%74 Pretax Margin % is 2.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 11.95. GuruFocus rates NSE:ANDHRAPAP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹86.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Forest Products companies, Andhra Paper ranks worse than 52.65% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Andhra Paper's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹118 Mil. Andhra Paper's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹5,270 Mil. Therefore, Andhra Paper's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Andhra Paper's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ANDHRAPAP'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.7 Med: 11.95 Max: 33.65
Current: 1.49
NSE:ANDHRAPAP's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 52.65% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs NSE:ANDHRAPAP: 1.49
Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) 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.
Andhra Paper Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Andhra Paper Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Andhra Paper's Pretax 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.
Andhra Paper Pretax Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Andhra Paper'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.
Andhra Paper Pretax Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Andhra Paper's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Andhra Paper'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.
Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.23% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Andhra Paper and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 11.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #149 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Andhra Paper's Pretax Margin % too high?
Andhra Paper's current Pretax Margin % of 2.23% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 11.95. The Forest Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.77. Andhra Paper's value of 2.23% is 26% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #149 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Andhra Paper has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andhra Paper's Pretax Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #149 out of 283 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Andhra Paper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.77. Andhra Paper's value of 2.23% is 26% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.95 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Andhra Paper 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 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. Andhra Paper's current Pretax Margin % of 2.23% is 26% 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 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 Andhra Paper 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. Andhra Paper's current Pretax Margin % is 2.23%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 11.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andhra Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹86.55, compared to a current price of ₹62.05 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.23%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 11.95 and 26% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.77. Andhra Paper's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.23% 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 Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Paper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹62.05 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹86.55.
GuruFocus considers Andhra Paper to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ANDHRAPAP:
Pretax Margin %: 2.23% (81% below median its 10-year median of 11.95)
GF Value™: ₹86.55 vs. price of ₹62.05 (28.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26% above the Forest Products median (#149 of 283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ANDHRAPAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Andhra Paper Ltd is an integrated paper and pulp manufacturer in India. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing pulp, paper, and paperboard and produces writing, printing, copier, and industrial papers for Indian and international markets. In addition, the company also provides a range of office documentation and multipurpose papers, from economy to premium grades for both home and commercial use. The company generates maximum revenue from its business in India and the rest from the sale of its products outside India.
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