West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) Share Price Falls 7.63% Today
- October 15, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
West Coast Paper Mills Share Price fell to Rs 870.40 from Rs 942.25, a decline of 7.63% in today’s trade. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,471.82 crore, placing it in the Mid Cap category. According to latest Univest figures, the move makes West Coast Paper Mills Share Price one of the notable paper sector price fall stories today, even though no company-specific catalyst is established. For investors tracking West Coast Paper Mills Share Price Today, the key focus is the gap between the opening level, the intraday range and the valuation profile. West Coast Paper Mills Stock News is therefore being watched not only for the share price fall, but also for how the stock trades against sector benchmarks, peer ratios and its own fundamental metrics.
According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.
West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 870.4 |
| Previous Close | Rs 942.25 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 71.85 (-7.63%) |
| Open | Rs 923.7 |
| High | Rs 924 |
| Low | Rs 870.05 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,471.82 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
West Coast Paper Mills Share Price opened at Rs 923.70, touched a high of Rs 924.00 and a low of Rs 870.05, and was last traded at Rs 870.40 as of 15 October 2026 at 9:23:22 AM IST. The previous close was Rs 942.25, so the day change was Rs -71.85. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price Today therefore reflects a clear early trade decline from the prior session’s level. The stock moved through a wide intraday range between Rs 924.00 and Rs 870.05, with the last traded price near the day’s low. In market-cap terms, West Coast Paper Mills Market Cap remained Rs 5,471.82 crore, which keeps the company in the Mid Cap bracket. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price news is being followed closely because the move is large enough to stand out within the paper pack, even without a stated trigger. That makes West Coast Paper Mills Share Price important for both price action readers and West Coast Paper Mills Share Price Live tracking on Univest.
West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,471.82 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 27.09x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.66x |
| ROE | 4.39% |
| ROCE | 7.11% |
| EPS | Rs 34.78 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 567.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) fundamental metrics show P/E 27.09x, P/B 1.66x, ROE 4.39%, ROCE 7.11%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
West Coast Paper Mills has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,471.82 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 27.09x, P/B at 1.66x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 4.39% and ROCE of 7.11%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 34.78, book value per share of Rs 567.29, dividend yield of 0.32%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 14.75x, median ROE of 4.55%, median ROCE of 6.58%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Paper |
| Industry | Paper & Paper Products |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 27.09x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 14.75x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 21.26x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.01x to 108.29x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.66x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 0.66x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 0.81x |
| Company ROE | 4.39% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 4.55% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 5.93% |
| Company ROCE | 7.11% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 6.58% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 7.78% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,471.82 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 143.06 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 545.97 crore |
West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) operates in the Paper sector, within the Paper & Paper Products industry.
West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) has a P/E ratio of 27.09x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.75x, a difference of +83.66%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.
West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) has a ROE of 4.39%, which is below the benchmark median of 4.55%, a difference of -3.52%. West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) has a ROCE of 7.11%, which is above the benchmark median of 6.58%, a difference of +8.05%.
Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Paper | JKPAPER | 6,871.98 | 22.42 | 1.29 | 5 | 7.8 |
| Andhra Paper | ANDHRAPAP | 1,417.6 | 51.32 | 0.72 | 0.96 | 1.99 |
| Seshasayee Paper and Boards | SESHAPAPER | 1,411.15 | 13.98 | 0.67 | 4.1 | 5.6 |
| Soma Papers & Industries | KSSMART | 1,400.34 | 19.72 | 4.07 | 43.67 | 36.83 |
| NR Agarwal Industries | NRAIL | 1,316.77 | 21.2 | 1.55 | 5.5 | 8.25 |
West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) has a P/E ratio of 27.09x compared with the displayed peer median of 21.2x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 4.39% compares with a peer median of 5% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 7.11% versus the displayed peer median of 7.8%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,471.82 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 has a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching West Coast Paper Mills
- West Coast Paper Mills Share Price fell 7.63% today, making the move clear in West Coast Paper Mills Stock News.
- The last traded price of Rs 870.40 was below the previous close of Rs 942.25.
- West Coast Paper Mills Market Cap of Rs 5,471.82 crore places it in the Mid Cap category.
- P/E of 27.09 and P/B of 1.66 remain important in West Coast Paper Mills Fundamental Analysis.
- ROE of 4.39% and ROCE of 7.11% give context to West Coast Paper Mills Share Price today.
About West Coast Paper Mills
West Coast Paper Mills operates in the Paper sector and the Paper & Paper Products industry. The company’s business profile sits within a broad paper manufacturing landscape, and its West Coast Paper Mills Share Price today reflects investor attention to both operating scale and valuation. With a market capitalisation of Rs 5,471.82 crore, the company stands above most names in the sector benchmark. West Coast Paper Mills Stock News is often read through the lens of paper demand, product mix and earnings quality, while West Coast Paper Mills Share Price news also reflects the company’s position among listed paper peers. For readers using West Coast Paper Mills Share Price as a starting point, the company overview remains tied to sector structure, return metrics and market capitalisation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Coast Paper Mills Share Price today?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price was Rs 870.40 at the latest update on 15 October 2026 at 9:23:22 AM IST. It traded below the previous close of Rs 942.25 after opening at Rs 923.70.
What is West Coast Paper Mills market cap?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills Market Cap stood at Rs 5,471.82 crore. That places the company in the Mid Cap category and well above the sector benchmark median market cap of Rs 143.06 crore.
What does West Coast Paper Mills fundamental analysis show?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills Fundamental Analysis shows P/E of 27.09, P/B of 1.66, ROE of 4.39%, ROCE of 7.11%, EPS of Rs 34.78 and book value of Rs 567.29. Dividend yield is 0.32%.
How does West Coast Paper Mills compare with paper sector peers?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price sits with a larger market cap than most paper peers, but its P/E of 27.09 is above Seshasayee Paper and Boards, NR Agarwal Industries and JK Paper. Return ratios remain moderate.
Is West Coast Paper Mills expensive versus the sector?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price carries a P/E above the sector median of 14.75 and the sector average of 21.26. Its P/B of 1.66 is also above the benchmark median and average.
What do EPS and book value mean for West Coast Paper Mills Share Price?
Ans. EPS of Rs 34.78 shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value of Rs 567.29 shows accounting net worth per share. Together they help frame West Coast Paper Mills Share Price against valuation.
What is the sector context for West Coast Paper Mills Share Price?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills operates in the Paper sector and Paper & Paper Products industry. The same-industry benchmark covers 50 companies and shows a median P/E of 14.75 and median ROE of 4.55%.
Should investors track West Coast Paper Mills Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes. Univest lets readers track West Coast Paper Mills Share Price, West Coast Paper Mills Share Price Today, fundamental ratios, market cap and peer context in one place. It is useful for follow-up after a sharp price fall.
