Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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NSE:TNPL Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd NSE:TNPL
71 GF Score
Price ₹159.50
GF Value ₹170.48
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Profitability Rank?

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers NSE:TNPL +2.41% 71 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:TNPL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹170.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.25%. As of today, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Profitability Rank vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=368.4 / 11320.4
=3.25 %

* 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 7, 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

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has an F-score of 7. 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.

Good Sign:

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Profitability Rank too high?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 9.00 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹170.48, compared to a current price of ₹159.50 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL), the current Profitability Rank is 6 as of Jun. 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹159.50 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹170.48. GuruFocus considers Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:TNPL:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹170.48 vs. price of ₹159.50 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Business Description

Other Exchanges 531426:India
Address 67, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 032
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd is engaged in the business of printing and writing paper. It operates in two segments Paper & Paper Board and Energy. Paper & Paper Board is involved in the Manufacturing and selling of Paper and Paper boards, and the Energy involved in the Generation of Power through TGs and Windmills for captive consumption and for export of power. Its products include Paper, Packaging Board, Cement, and Marketing Network.
71GF Score

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