West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) Share Price falls 5.93% as stock trades at Rs 773.15
- October 15, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
West Coast Paper Mills Share Price fell sharply in morning trade, with the stock last traded at Rs 773.15, down 5.93% from the previous close, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,428.23 crore. The move matters because it took the company lower within the current range even as the broader narrative remains tied to valuation, sector benchmarking and company fundamentals. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. That makes West Coast Paper Mills Stock News a data-led story today rather than a news-led one. In Univest terms, the current move is best understood through price action, P/E comparison, return ratios and peer positioning rather than any unsupported trigger. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price Today therefore deserves a closer look.
West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 773.15 |
| Previous Close | Rs 821.85 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 48.70 (-5.93%) |
| Open | Rs 808.3 |
| High | Rs 826.65 |
| Low | Rs 772.5 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,428.23 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
West Coast Paper Mills Share Price Today shows a clear intraday decline from Rs 821.85 to Rs 773.15, a fall of Rs 48.70 or 5.93%. The stock opened at Rs 808.30, touched a high of Rs 826.65 and a low of Rs 772.50, with the latest trade near the day’s lower end. That price path shows West Coast Paper Mills Share Price moving below the previous close early in the session and staying under pressure throughout the range. The company sits in the Mid Cap category, with market capitalisation at Rs 5,428.23 crore. For readers tracking West Coast Paper Mills Share Price Live, the key take-away is simple: the stock is trading below the opening level and well below the prior close, so the day’s move is already visible in the price structure. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price news today is therefore centred on measured price action, not on any confirmed event catalyst, which leads naturally to the fundamental picture.
West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,428.23 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 23.63x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.45x |
| ROE | 4.39% |
| ROCE | 7.11% |
| EPS | Rs 34.78 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 567.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% |
West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) fundamental metrics show P/E 23.63x, P/B 1.45x, ROE 4.39%, ROCE 7.11%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.
West Coast Paper Mills has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,428.23 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 23.63x, P/B at 1.45x 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 0.37%, 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 14.69x, median ROE of 4.55%, median ROCE of 6.58%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Paper |
| Industry | Paper & Paper Products |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 23.63x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 14.69x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 20.71x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 2.93x to 93.49x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.45x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 0.64x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 0.71x |
| Company ROE | 4.39% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 4.55% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 5.27% |
| Company ROCE | 7.11% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 6.58% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 7.49% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,428.23 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 142.77 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 543.45 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 23.63x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.69x, a difference of +60.86%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
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 | 6,990.75 | 21.56 | 1.24 | 5 | 7.8 |
| Soma Papers & Industries | KSSMART | 1,578.06 | 21.18 | 4.37 | 43.67 | 36.83 |
| Andhra Paper | ANDHRAPAP | 1,338.06 | 48.44 | 0.68 | 0.96 | 1.99 |
| Seshasayee Paper and Boards | SESHAPAPER | 1,325.38 | 13.39 | 0.64 | 4.1 | 5.6 |
| NR Agarwal Industries | NRAIL | 1,216.61 | 19.58 | 1.43 | 5.5 | 8.25 |
West Coast Paper Mills (WSTCSTPAPR) has a P/E ratio of 23.63x compared with the displayed peer median of 21.18x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. 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 5,428.23 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 5.93% in the latest session, making the day’s move the first point investors note.
- The stock traded between Rs 772.50 and Rs 826.65, which gives a clear intraday range for West Coast Paper Mills Share Price Today.
- P/E at 23.63 is above the industry median of 14.69, so valuation remains an active part of West Coast Paper Mills Stock Analysis.
- ROE of 4.39% and ROCE of 7.11% help frame West Coast Paper Mills Fundamental Analysis against the paper sector benchmark.
- West Coast Paper Mills Share Price stands above several peers on market capitalisation, which keeps West Coast Paper Mills Stock News in focus.
About West Coast Paper Mills
West Coast Paper Mills operates in the Paper sector and the Paper & Paper Products industry. The company belongs to the Mid Cap category and has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,428.23 crore. Its business context is best read within the paper value chain, where valuation, operating returns and industry positioning tend to matter more than a single-day move. For West Coast Paper Mills Share Price readers, the company profile provides the base layer behind today’s price action. West Coast Paper Mills Stock News is therefore not only about the day’s decline, but also about how the market values a paper manufacturer versus industry peers and benchmark ratios.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did West Coast Paper Mills Share Price fall today?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price fell 5.93% to Rs 773.15 from the previous close of Rs 821.85. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger.
What is West Coast Paper Mills Share Price today?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price was last traded at Rs 773.15. The stock opened at Rs 808.30, touched Rs 826.65 as the day high and Rs 772.50 as the day low in early trade.
Is West Coast Paper Mills a Mid Cap company?
Ans. Yes, West Coast Paper Mills is classified as a Mid Cap company in the market-cap category. Its market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,428.23 crore, which is much above the industry median in the paper peer set.
What does West Coast Paper Mills P/E ratio indicate?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills has a P/E ratio of 23.63. That is above the paper industry median of 14.69 and the average of 20.71, so the stock trades at a richer valuation than many peers.
How does West Coast Paper Mills compare with peers?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills sits above several paper peers on market capitalisation, but its ROE of 4.39% is moderate and below stronger peers such as Soma Papers. Its P/E also stays above the industry median.
What are the key profitability ratios for West Coast Paper Mills?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills reports ROE of 4.39% and ROCE of 7.11%. These figures show moderate returns on equity and capital employed, with ROCE slightly above the industry median and ROE slightly below it.
What is the book value of West Coast Paper Mills Share Price context?
Ans. The book value per share is Rs 567.29, and the P/B ratio is 1.45. That means West Coast Paper Mills Share Price is trading above book value, which is useful for valuation comparison.
What is the dividend yield for West Coast Paper Mills?
Ans. West Coast Paper Mills has a dividend yield of 0.37%. This is a modest yield and should be viewed as a valuation and income input rather than a guarantee of future payout.
What should investors monitor next in West Coast Paper Mills Stock News?
Ans. Investors should monitor whether West Coast Paper Mills Share Price stabilises around today’s range, how the stock trades relative to its previous close, and whether future company updates alter the valuation backdrop.
