Star Paper Mills (STARPAPER) Share Price falls 8.39% to Rs 148

Star Paper Mills Share Price moved lower today, with the stock trading at Rs 148, down 8.39% from the previous close of Rs 161.55. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 252.15 crore, placing it in the Micro Cap category. According to latest Univest data, this is a clear share price fall in latest trade, and the event is relevant because the move is large enough to shift short-term price discovery while the company-specific reason is not established. Star Paper Mills Share Price, Star Paper Mills Share Price Today and Star Paper Mills Stock News are all drawing attention because the decline is visible in the day’s price action, not because any verified catalyst has been identified. As of 21 October 2026 at 1:22:48 PM IST, the stock is still trading within the market session, and investors are likely to focus on what the price data says, how the fundamentals compare, and where the stock sits versus its paper sector benchmark.

Star Paper Mills (STARPAPER) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 148
Previous Close	Rs 161.55
Today's Move	-Rs 13.55 (-8.39%)
Open	Rs 161.5
High	Rs 161.5
Low	Rs 148
Market Capitalisation	Rs 252.15 crore
Market Cap Category	Micro Cap

Star Paper Mills Share Price opened at Rs 161.5, touched a high of Rs 161.5 and a low of Rs 148, before last trading at Rs 148. The day change is Rs -13.55, equal to -8.39% from the previous close of Rs 161.55. That places the stock near the lower end of the day’s range and confirms a broad intraday slide in Star Paper Mills Share Price Today. With a market capitalisation of Rs 252.15 crore, Star Paper Mills remains a Micro Cap company, and the move is notable because the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. In Univest tracking terms, Star Paper Mills Share Price shows a clear downward reset in the latest session, and the next section is the natural place to see whether fundamentals offer any context for the move.

Star Paper Mills (STARPAPER) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 252.15 crore
P/E Ratio	8.15x
P/B Ratio	0.35x
ROE	4.72%
ROCE	5.06%
EPS	Rs 19.83
Book Value Per Share	Rs 460.85
Dividend Yield	1.55%

Star Paper Mills (STARPAPER) fundamental metrics show P/E 8.15x, P/B 0.35x, ROE 4.72%, ROCE 5.06%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Star Paper Mills has a market capitalisation of Rs 252.15 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 8.15x, P/B at 0.35x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 4.72% and ROCE of 5.06%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 19.83, book value per share of Rs 460.85, dividend yield of 1.55%, 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%. 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	8.15x
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	0.35x
Benchmark Median P/B	0.64x
Benchmark Average P/B	0.71x
Company ROE	4.72%
Benchmark Median ROE	4.55%
Benchmark Average ROE	5.27%
Company ROCE	5.06%
Benchmark Median ROCE	6.58%
Benchmark Average ROCE	7.49%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 252.15 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 142.77 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 543.45 crore

Star Paper Mills (STARPAPER) operates in the Paper sector, within the Paper & Paper Products industry.

Star Paper Mills (STARPAPER) has a P/E ratio of 8.15x, which is below the benchmark median of 14.69x, a difference of -44.52%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.

Star Paper Mills (STARPAPER) has a ROE of 4.72%, which is above the benchmark median of 4.55%, a difference of +3.74%. Star Paper Mills (STARPAPER) has a ROCE of 5.06%, which is below the benchmark median of 6.58%, a difference of -23.1%.

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
West Coast Paper Mills	WSTCSTPAPR	5,428.23	23.63	1.45	4.39	7.11
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

Star Paper Mills (STARPAPER) has a P/E ratio of 8.15x compared with the displayed peer median of 21.56x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 4.72% compares with a peer median of 4.39% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 5.06% versus the displayed peer median of 7.11%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Star Paper Mills (STARPAPER) has a market capitalisation of Rs 252.15 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Star Paper Mills

• Star Paper Mills Share Price fell 8.39% to Rs 148, making the latest session a clear point of interest for Star Paper Mills Stock News.
• The stock’s market capitalisation is Rs 252.15 crore, so Star Paper Mills Share Price is tracked as a Micro Cap move within the paper universe.
• P/E of 8.15 and P/B of 0.35 place Star Paper Mills Share Price at a lower valuation than the benchmark median in the same industry set.
• ROE of 4.72% and ROCE of 5.06% give Star Paper Mills Fundamental Analysis a mixed return profile versus the sector benchmark.
• Peer comparison shows Star Paper Mills Share Price trading at a lower valuation than several listed paper companies, while returns remain below some stronger peers.

About Star Paper Mills

Star Paper Mills operates in the Paper sector and the Paper & Paper Products industry. The company’s stock is followed on NSE and BSE as part of the broader paper universe, where investors often compare pricing power, return ratios and market capitalisation. Star Paper Mills Share Price is therefore shaped not only by intraday moves but also by how its valuation and returns stack up against listed peers. The business context matters because paper companies are often assessed through earnings quality, book value and return metrics rather than a single headline number. In that frame, Star Paper Mills Share Price sits in a market where peer differentiation is visible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Star Paper Mills Share Price falling today?

Ans. Star Paper Mills Share Price fell 8.39% to Rs 148 from a previous close of Rs 161.55. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.

What is Star Paper Mills Share Price today?

Ans. Star Paper Mills Share Price is Rs 148 in latest trade. The stock opened at Rs 161.5, touched a high of Rs 161.5 and a low of Rs 148 during the session.

What is the market capitalisation of Star Paper Mills?

Ans. Star Paper Mills has a market capitalisation of Rs 252.15 crore. That places Star Paper Mills Share Price in the Micro Cap category and above the benchmark median market capitalisation in the same-industry set.

How does Star Paper Mills Share Price compare with peers?

Ans. Star Paper Mills Share Price trades at a lower P/E and P/B than the peer names shown here. Its market capitalisation is far below JK Paper and West Coast Paper Mills, but above several smaller paper companies.

What does the P/E ratio of Star Paper Mills indicate?

Ans. Star Paper Mills has a P/E ratio of 8.15. That is below the benchmark median of 14.69 and the benchmark average of 20.71, which places Star Paper Mills Share Price on the lower side of the valuation range.

What do ROE and ROCE say about Star Paper Mills?

Ans. Star Paper Mills reports ROE of 4.72% and ROCE of 5.06%. Both are below the benchmark averages, so Star Paper Mills Share Price is supported by low valuation, but not by standout return ratios.

What is the book value for Star Paper Mills?

Ans. Star Paper Mills has a book value of Rs 460.85 per share. Since the current Star Paper Mills Share Price is Rs 148, the stock trades below book value on the reported figures.

Does Star Paper Mills pay a dividend?

Ans. Yes, the dividend yield is 1.55%. That gives Star Paper Mills Share Price a modest income element, though the figure should be read alongside valuation, earnings and return metrics rather than in isolation.

What should investors monitor next in Star Paper Mills Share Price?

Ans. Investors can monitor whether Star Paper Mills Share Price holds above the day low of Rs 148, and how it continues to compare with sector valuation, ROE, ROCE and peer multiples in later trade.