Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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FRA:LMP Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd FRA:LMP
82 GF Score
Price €0.43
GF Value €0.28
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What is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Profitability Rank?

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing FRA:LMP -2.27% 82 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:LMP with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.28. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.86%. As of today, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


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Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Profitability Rank vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=140.091 / 1581.166
=8.86 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -13.2%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Profitability Rank too high?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Forest Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) has a current Profitability Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.28, compared to a current price of €0.43 — trading 53.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (FRA:LMP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.43 is trading 53.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.28.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LMP:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.28 vs. price of €0.43 (53.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Business Description

Other Exchanges LMPMY:USA02314:Hong Kong
Address 169 Electric Road, 39th Floor, Lee & Man Commercial Center, North Point, Hong Kong, HKG
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and trading of paper and pulp. Its segments are Packaging Paper, Pulp, and Tissue paper. The majority of the revenue is generated from the packaging paper segment that covers the production of kraft liner board, test liner board, coated duplex board, white top liner board, and strength corrugating medium. Its products include Wood pulp products, Boxboard paper products, Pink Gray Card Products, and Toilet Paper Products. The company generates maximum revenue from PRC, and also has its presence in Malaysia; Vietnam; and Hong Kong, Macau and others.
82GF Score

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