West Coast Paper Mills Share Price Jumps to Fresh 52-Week High at Rs 776: Here's Why

Published: 21 September 2026 at 9:18 AM IST

West Coast Paper Mills Share Price opened the session at Rs 772.95, touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 776.45 and later closed at Rs 758.1, down 1.36% from the previous close. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 5,076.19 crore, placing this West Coast Paper Mills Share Price move in a clearly measurable market-cap context. The data confirms a fresh 52-week high event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking West Coast Paper Mills Share Price today, the key facts are the new yearly high, the lower close versus the day’s peak, and the valuation backdrop that follows. Univest is covering the move as a verified market event rather than a narrative about cause.

West Coast Paper Mills Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 758.1
Previous Close	Rs 768.55
Today's Move	Rs -10.45 (-1.36%)
Open	Rs 772.95
High	Rs 776.45
Low	Rs 758.1
Turnover	Rs 0.08 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 5,076.19 crore

West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. (WSTCSTPAPR) traded at Rs 758.1 versus the previous close of Rs 768.55, a fall of 1.36%. The stock opened at Rs 772.95, reached a high of Rs 776.45 and touched a low of Rs 758.1.

West Coast Paper Mills Share Price today moved within a narrow range after setting a fresh 52-week high at Rs 776.45. The stock closed at Rs 758.1 versus the previous close of Rs 768.55, reflecting a day change of Rs -10.45 or -1.36%. The open was Rs 772.95, the day high was Rs 776.45 and the day low was Rs 758.1, which also matched the closing price. That makes the day’s final print the lowest point of the session and leaves the stock Rs 18.35 below its fresh yearly high. Since the prior 52-week high was also Rs 776.45, the breakout percentage is effectively 0.00%. The reported turnover of Rs 0.08 crore indicates the value transacted during the session, but the supplied data does not establish why the stock reached the yearly high. For West Coast Paper Mills Share Price news today, the verified event is the price print, not a stated catalyst.

The sequence matters for West Coast Paper Mills Share Price analysis: the stock reached a fresh one-year high, then settled lower than the open and previous close. That keeps attention on the distinction between the intraday peak and the final close. In a stock market today setting, such a pattern is often read as a price event first and a narrative later. Univest’s coverage focuses on the measurable move, the 52-week high reference point and the turnover figure, without extending the data into unsupported claims.

West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. (WSTCSTPAPR) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 5,076.19 crore
P/E Ratio	22.1x
P/B Ratio	1.35x
ROE	4.39%
ROCE	7.11%
EPS	Rs 34.78
Book Value Per Share	Rs 567.29
Dividend Yield	0.39%

West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. (WSTCSTPAPR) fundamental metrics show P/E 22.1x, P/B 1.35x, ROE 4.39%, ROCE 7.11%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5076.19 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 22.1x, P/B at 1.35x 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. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 34.78, book value per share of Rs 567.29, dividend yield of 0.39%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 14.75x, median ROE of 3.97%, median ROCE of 5.85%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Paper
Industry	Paper & Paper Products
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	22.1x
Benchmark Median P/E	14.75x
Benchmark Average P/E	19.79x
Benchmark P/E Range	2.91x to 70.63x
Company P/B Ratio	1.35x
Benchmark Median P/B	0.64x
Company ROE	4.39%
Benchmark Median ROE	3.97%
Company ROCE	7.11%
Benchmark Median ROCE	5.85%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 5,076.19 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 134.16 crore

West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. (WSTCSTPAPR) is classified under sector: Paper and industry: Paper & Paper Products.

West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. (WSTCSTPAPR) has a P/E ratio of 22.1x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.75x, a difference of +49.83%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. (WSTCSTPAPR) has a ROE of 4.39%, which is above the benchmark median of 3.97%, a difference of +10.58%. West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. (WSTCSTPAPR) has a ROCE of 7.11%, which is above the benchmark median of 5.85%, a difference of +21.54%.

Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high 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 Ltd.	JKPAPER	7,807.59	24.08	1.38	5	7.8
Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd.	SESHAPAPER	1,578.28	15.94	0.76	4.1	5.6
Andhra Paper Ltd.	ANDHRAPAP	1,482.43	53.66	0.75	0.96	1.99
NR Agarwal Industries Ltd.	NRAIL	1,067.01	17.18	1.25	5.5	8.25
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd.	TNPL	1,027.43	3.94	0.44	0.18	5.85

West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. (WSTCSTPAPR) has a P/E ratio of 22.1x compared with the displayed peer median of 17.18x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 4.39% compares with a peer median of 4.1% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 7.11% versus the displayed peer median of 5.85%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. (WSTCSTPAPR) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,076.19 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 hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 776.45 during the session.
• The stock closed at Rs 758.1, which is below the day’s high and below the previous close of Rs 768.55.
• West Coast Paper Mills Share Price carries a market capitalisation of Rs 5,076.19 crore.
• The company’s P/E ratio is 22.1, above the industry median of 14.75 and above the industry average of 19.79.
• West Coast Paper Mills Share Price has ROE of 4.39% and ROCE of 7.11%, which can be compared with the same-industry benchmark.

About West Coast Paper Mills

West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. operates in the Paper sector and the Paper & Paper Products industry. The supplied dataset identifies the company under the symbol WSTCSTPAPR. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price coverage on Univest focuses on this verified market classification, the listed financial ratios and the same-industry benchmark set. The company profile here is intentionally limited to the supplied sector, industry and market data, keeping the article factual and aligned with the source JSON.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did West Coast Paper Mills Share Price reach a fresh 52-week high?

Ans. The data confirms that West Coast Paper Mills Share Price touched Rs 776.45, a fresh 52-week high. It does not identify a company-specific catalyst, so the event should be read as a verified price milestone.

What was the West Coast Paper Mills Share Price today?

Ans. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price closed at Rs 758.1 today after opening at Rs 772.95. The stock was also below the previous close of Rs 768.55, making the final print weaker than the session peak.

How does West Coast Paper Mills Share Price compare with its 52-week high?

Ans. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price ended at Rs 758.1 after hitting Rs 776.45 during the session. That places the close Rs 18.35 below the fresh 52-week high, while the day’s peak matched the yearly high.

What is the market capitalisation of West Coast Paper Mills?

Ans. West Coast Paper Mills has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,076.19 crore. In the supplied industry set, that figure is well above the industry median of Rs 134.16 crore and above the industry average of Rs 472.83 crore.

How is West Coast Paper Mills valued versus its industry?

Ans. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price is backed by a P/E ratio of 22.1 and a P/B ratio of 1.35. Both sit above the industry median, while P/B matches the industry average exactly.

What do the profitability ratios show for West Coast Paper Mills?

Ans. West Coast Paper Mills reports ROE of 4.39% and ROCE of 7.11%. Both are above the supplied industry medians, which gives West Coast Paper Mills Share Price a measurable profitability context versus peers.

What are the EPS and book value for West Coast Paper Mills?

Ans. West Coast Paper Mills reports EPS of Rs 34.78 and book value of Rs 567.29. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value indicates the accounting net worth behind each share.

What is the dividend yield on West Coast Paper Mills Share Price data?

Ans. The supplied dividend yield is 0.39%. It is a historical or current payout measure linked to the share price and should not be treated as a promise of future distribution.

How does West Coast Paper Mills compare with JK Paper and other peers?

Ans. West Coast Paper Mills Share Price sits below JK Paper’s market cap and P/E, but above some peer P/E and ROCE readings such as Seshasayee Paper and Boards and TNPL. The comparison is mixed, not one-directional.

What should investors track next for West Coast Paper Mills Share Price?

Ans. Investors can track whether West Coast Paper Mills Share Price holds above recent price levels, how the valuation compares with the Paper industry, and whether the next reported financial figures alter the current EPS, ROE and ROCE profile.