{"id":221644,"date":"2026-08-27T17:10:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=221644"},"modified":"2026-08-27T17:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:40:09","slug":"low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Low-Debt Paper Stocks Worth Watching in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Seshasayee Paper D\/E 0.00 at Rs 226.29. West Coast Paper Mills D\/E 0.10 at Rs 608.25. Andhra Paper D\/E 0.12 at Rs 60.04. Data as of 27 Aug 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">The three low-debt paper stocks worth watching in 2026 are West Coast Paper Mills, Seshasayee Paper and Boards, and Andhra Paper, each carrying a debt to equity ratio of 0.12 or below. India&#8217;s paper sector is generally more leveraged than consumer or IT businesses given the capital intensity of pulp and paper mills, so these three names stand out for running unusually clean balance sheets relative to the wider industry. Return on equity is modest across the group, reflecting a cyclical few years for writing and printing paper demand. A low debt to equity ratio reduces balance sheet risk, but pulp price volatility and digital substitution trends still need separate scrutiny.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s paper sector, spanning writing, printing and packaging board manufacturing, is typically more capital intensive and more leveraged than consumer-facing businesses, so low-debt paper stocks are a smaller and more selective group here. West Coast Paper Mills, Seshasayee Paper and Boards, and Andhra Paper all carry a debt to equity ratio of 0.12 or below as of 27 August 2026, based on company filings.<\/p>\n<p>Paper mills that have avoided heavy capacity-led borrowing in recent years, relying instead on internal accruals for modernisation, tend to carry lower leverage than the sector average. This article covers the three names, their key numbers, and what a low leverage profile means for someone evaluating paper stocks for a long term portfolio.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=lowdebt_paper\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_Paper_Stock\" title=\"What Counts as a Low-Debt Paper Stock?\">What Counts as a Low-Debt Paper Stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#3_Low-Debt_Paper_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\" title=\"3 Low-Debt Paper Stocks Worth Watching in 2026\">3 Low-Debt Paper Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#1_West_Coast_Paper_Mills\" title=\"1. West Coast Paper Mills\">1. West Coast Paper Mills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#2_Seshasayee_Paper_and_Boards\" title=\"2. Seshasayee Paper and Boards\">2. Seshasayee Paper and Boards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#3_Andhra_Paper\" title=\"3. Andhra Paper\">3. Andhra Paper<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_Low-Debt_Paper_Stock_Investors\" title=\"Why Low Debt Matters for Low-Debt Paper Stock Investors\">Why Low Debt Matters for Low-Debt Paper Stock Investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_Low-Debt_Paper_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Watch Even in Low-Debt Paper Stocks\">Risks to Watch Even in Low-Debt Paper Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#How_to_Invest_in_These_Low-Debt_Paper_Stocks\" title=\"How to Invest in These Low-Debt Paper Stocks\">How to Invest in These Low-Debt Paper Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#FAQs_on_Low-Debt_Paper_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Low-Debt Paper Stocks\">FAQs on Low-Debt Paper Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_are_the_top_low-debt_paper_stocks_in_India_for_2026\" title=\"Which are the top low-debt paper stocks in India for 2026?\">Which are the top low-debt paper stocks in India for 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_debt_to_equity_ratio_counts_as_low_debt_for_a_paper_stock\" title=\"What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a paper stock?\">What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a paper stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Is_Seshasayee_Paper_a_debt-free_stock\" title=\"Is Seshasayee Paper a debt-free stock?\">Is Seshasayee Paper a debt-free stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Are_low-debt_paper_stocks_safer_than_other_paper_stocks\" title=\"Are low-debt paper stocks safer than other paper stocks?\">Are low-debt paper stocks safer than other paper stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Do_low-debt_paper_stocks_pay_dividends\" title=\"Do low-debt paper stocks pay dividends?\">Do low-debt paper stocks pay dividends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_low-debt_paper_stock_has_the_lowest_debt_to_equity_ratio\" title=\"Which low-debt paper stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?\">Which low-debt paper stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-paper-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Should_I_buy_low-debt_paper_stocks_only_for_their_low_debt\" title=\"Should I buy low-debt paper stocks only for their low debt?\">Should I buy low-debt paper stocks only for their low debt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_Paper_Stock\"><\/span><strong>What Counts as a Low-Debt Paper Stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A low-debt paper stock is one whose total borrowings are a modest fraction of shareholder equity, typically shown as a debt to equity ratio under 0.15. This threshold is wider than in FMCG or IT services because paper mills require significant upfront capital for pulping and paper machines, and many listed paper companies carry meaningfully higher leverage. Companies that clear even this wider bar usually have avoided large recent capacity expansions funded by debt.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Low-Debt_Paper_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>3 Low-Debt Paper Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below ranks the three low-debt paper stocks by market capitalisation, along with current market price, debt to equity ratio and 52 week trading range.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th>52W High (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>52W Low (Rs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>West Coast Paper Mills<\/td>\n<td>WSTCSTPAPR<\/td>\n<td>608.25<\/td>\n<td>0.10<\/td>\n<td>4,015<\/td>\n<td>655.00<\/td>\n<td>375.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seshasayee Paper and Boards<\/td>\n<td>SESHAPAPER<\/td>\n<td>226.29<\/td>\n<td>0.00<\/td>\n<td>1,439<\/td>\n<td>293.11<\/td>\n<td>209.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Andhra Paper<\/td>\n<td>ANDHRAPAP<\/td>\n<td>60.04<\/td>\n<td>0.12<\/td>\n<td>1,200<\/td>\n<td>86.89<\/td>\n<td>58.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_West_Coast_Paper_Mills\"><\/span><strong>1. West Coast Paper Mills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>West Coast Paper Mills is the largest of the low-debt paper stocks on this list, with a market capitalisation of Rs 4,015 crore and a debt to equity ratio of 0.10. The stock trades at Rs 608.25, below its 52 week high of Rs 655.00. Return on equity stands at 4.17 percent and the dividend yield is 0.49 percent. The company&#8217;s writing, printing and packaging paper portfolio has kept its balance sheet relatively light even during a cyclically softer demand period.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Seshasayee_Paper_and_Boards\"><\/span><strong>2. Seshasayee Paper and Boards<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Seshasayee Paper and Boards carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.00, the cleanest balance sheet on this list, and trades at Rs 226.29, below its 52 week high of Rs 293.11. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,439 crore. The company&#8217;s printing and writing paper business supports a return on equity of 4.04 percent and a dividend yield of 0.84 percent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live debt to equity data<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Andhra_Paper\"><\/span><strong>3. Andhra Paper<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Andhra Paper rounds out the list with a debt to equity ratio of 0.12 and a current market price of Rs 60.04. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,200 crore, the smallest on this list, with a 52 week range of Rs 58.00 to Rs 86.89. The company&#8217;s writing and printing paper business shows a return on equity of just 0.96 percent, the weakest on this list, reflecting a difficult recent stretch for the segment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track these low-debt paper stocks on the go.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_Low-Debt_Paper_Stock_Investors\"><\/span><strong>Why Low Debt Matters for Low-Debt Paper Stock Investors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lower Interest Cost Risk:<\/strong> A company with limited borrowing is less exposed to rising interest rates on the term loans commonly used to fund paper mill modernisation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cushion Against Pulp Price Swings:<\/strong> Pulp and wood costs are volatile and a large share of a paper mill&#8217;s input expense, and a low-debt balance sheet gives more room to absorb a costly input cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Room to Fund Modernisation:<\/strong> A cleaner balance sheet gives management room to fund machine upgrades or efficiency projects from internal accruals rather than adding fresh debt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resilience During Weak Demand Periods:<\/strong> Companies with lower interest costs have more room to weather a soft demand cycle for writing and printing paper without a proportionate hit to profitability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flexibility to Pivot Toward Packaging Board:<\/strong> A clean balance sheet gives paper mills room to shift capacity toward packaging board, where demand has held up better than writing and printing grades.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_Low-Debt_Paper_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Watch Even in Low-Debt Paper Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Weak Return on Equity:<\/strong> All three companies on this list show single-digit or near-zero return on equity, reflecting a difficult operating environment rather than just a valuation quirk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Digital Substitution:<\/strong> The shift toward digital reading and communication continues to structurally pressure demand for writing and printing paper.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pulp and Input Cost Volatility:<\/strong> Wood pulp, chemicals and coal are major input costs, and price swings can compress margins even at well-run companies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Import Competition:<\/strong> Lower-priced paper imports from some countries have periodically pressured domestic pricing and capacity utilisation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Packaging Demand Cyclicality:<\/strong> While packaging board is a bright spot, its demand is closely tied to e-commerce and FMCG volumes, which can slow in a weak consumption environment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Invest_in_These_Low-Debt_Paper_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Invest in These Low-Debt Paper Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start by comparing the debt to equity ratio, price to earnings ratio and segment mix of each company against its own recent history, rather than looking at the debt figure in isolation.<\/p>\n<p>A live fundamentals screener can help with this comparison, since debt to equity, PE and earnings figures move every quarter and a static snapshot goes stale quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Next, check recent commentary on pulp prices, packaging board demand and capacity utilisation, since these factors move paper stocks more than balance sheet strength alone.<\/p>\n<p>Decide on a position size based on your existing exposure to commodity and cyclical themes, since these names are relatively small and carry higher earnings volatility than large-cap consumer stocks.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, place the order through a SEBI registered broker or investment platform, and set a review date, such as the next quarterly results, rather than relying on the current debt to equity figure indefinitely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>West Coast Paper Mills, Seshasayee Paper and Boards, and Andhra Paper currently stand out as low-debt paper stocks with debt to equity ratios of 0.12 or below, even as return on equity remains modest across the group. A clean balance sheet lowers one category of risk, but pulp price volatility and digital substitution trends still need to be assessed stock by stock. Consult a SEBI registered advisor before making any investment decision, and treat the figures in this article as a starting point for further research rather than a final recommendation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Low-Debt_Paper_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Low-Debt Paper Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_top_low-debt_paper_stocks_in_India_for_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the top low-debt paper stocks in India for 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> West Coast Paper Mills, Seshasayee Paper and Boards, and Andhra Paper are the top low-debt paper stocks in India for 2026, each with a debt to equity ratio of 0.12 or below as of 27 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_debt_to_equity_ratio_counts_as_low_debt_for_a_paper_stock\"><\/span><strong>What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a paper stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio under 0.15 is generally treated as low debt for paper companies, a wider bar than other sectors since paper manufacturing requires heavy upfront capital investment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Seshasayee_Paper_a_debt-free_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is Seshasayee Paper a debt-free stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Seshasayee Paper and Boards reports a debt to equity ratio of 0.00, the cleanest balance sheet among listed Indian paper companies in this list.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_low-debt_paper_stocks_safer_than_other_paper_stocks\"><\/span><strong>Are low-debt paper stocks safer than other paper stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Low-debt paper stocks carry lower interest rate and refinancing risk than leveraged companies, but they are not immune to pulp price volatility or digital substitution pressure on paper demand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_low-debt_paper_stocks_pay_dividends\"><\/span><strong>Do low-debt paper stocks pay dividends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> West Coast Paper Mills and Seshasayee Paper and Boards pay modest dividends, at 0.49 percent and 0.84 percent yield respectively, while Andhra Paper pays a similar 0.83 percent yield.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_low-debt_paper_stock_has_the_lowest_debt_to_equity_ratio\"><\/span><strong>Which low-debt paper stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Seshasayee Paper and Boards has the lowest debt to equity ratio in this list at 0.00.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_buy_low-debt_paper_stocks_only_for_their_low_debt\"><\/span><strong>Should I buy low-debt paper stocks only for their low debt?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Low debt should be one factor among several, alongside pulp price trends, demand cycles and return on equity, when deciding whether to buy any of these low-debt paper stocks, especially given the sector&#8217;s modest profitability.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\">\u00a0<\/div><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>West Coast Paper Mills, Seshasayee Paper and Andhra Paper all carry a debt to equity ratio of 0.12 or below. 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