Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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FRA:MPX Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd FRA:MPX
43 GF Score
Price €6.10
GF Value €2.70
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What is Mitsubishi Paper Mills Profitability Rank?

Mitsubishi Paper Mills FRA:MPX +2.52% 43 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:MPX with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.70. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Mitsubishi Paper Mills has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.41%. As of today, Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


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Mitsubishi Paper Mills Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Mitsubishi Paper Mills'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.


Mitsubishi Paper Mills Profitability Rank vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Mitsubishi Paper Mills 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.

Mitsubishi Paper Mills has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

Mitsubishi Paper Mills's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=7.381 / 216.377
=3.41 %

* 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

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Mitsubishi Paper Mills has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Mitsubishi Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Paper Mills' Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Mitsubishi Paper Mills' Profitability Rank too high?
Mitsubishi Paper Mills' current Profitability Rank of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Mitsubishi Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Paper Mills' Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
Mitsubishi Paper Mills' Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Mitsubishi Paper Mills' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 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 Mitsubishi Paper Mills and its competitors. Mitsubishi Paper Mills's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) has a current Profitability Rank of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.70, compared to a current price of €6.10 — trading 125.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Mitsubishi Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 10 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 Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 Mitsubishi Paper Mills (FRA:MPX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Paper Mills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.10 is trading 125.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.70.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MPX:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €2.70 vs. price of €6.10 (125.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Mitsubishi Paper Mills Business Description

Other Exchanges 3864:Japan
Address 2-10-14 Ryogoku, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 130-0026
Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd is a paper and paper manufacturing company. The company manufactures printing paper, printing plate materials and printing systems supporting offset and other printing. Its segments consist of Paper and Pulp, Imaging Media, Speciality Materials and Warehouse and Transportation. The company generates maximum revenue from the Paper and Pulp segment. Its offers graphic arts material; photographic materials; inkjet media; thermo memory; battery separator; air filter and others. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Japan and also has a presence in Europe; Asia; North America and Other Countries.
43GF Score

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