West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) Days Payable: 30.19 (As of Mar. 2026) — 43% Below Median


NSE:WSTCSTPAPR West Coast Paper Mills Ltd NSE:WSTCSTPAPR
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What is West Coast Paper Mills Days Payable?

West Coast Paper Mills NSE:WSTCSTPAPR -0.49% 86 Days Payable is 30.19 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 52.90. GuruFocus rates NSE:WSTCSTPAPR with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹540.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Forest Products companies, West Coast Paper Mills ranks worse than 66.3% on this metric.

West Coast Paper Mills's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,658 Mil. West Coast Paper Mills's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8,032 Mil. Hence, West Coast Paper Mills's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for West Coast Paper Mills's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:WSTCSTPAPR' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.2   Med: 52.9   Max: 66.8
Current: 41.85

During the past 13 years, West Coast Paper Mills's highest Days Payable was 66.80. The lowest was 40.20. And the median was 52.90.

NSE:WSTCSTPAPR's Days Payable is ranked worse than
66.3% of 276 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 57.93 vs NSE:WSTCSTPAPR: 41.85

West Coast Paper Mills's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (45.68) to Mar. 2026 (30.19). It may suggest that West Coast Paper Mills accelerated paying its suppliers.


West Coast Paper Mills Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Coast Paper Mills's Days Payable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

West Coast Paper Mills Days Payable Chart

West Coast Paper Mills Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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West Coast Paper Mills Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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West Coast Paper Mills Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, West Coast Paper Mills's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


West Coast Paper Mills Days Payable vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Coast Paper Mills's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where West Coast Paper Mills's Days Payable falls into.


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West Coast Paper Mills Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

West Coast Paper Mills's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3339.242 + 2657.598) / 2 ) / 27227.435*365
=2998.42 / 27227.435*365
=40.20

West Coast Paper Mills's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 2657.598) / 1 ) / 8031.504*365 / 4
=2657.598 / 8031.504*365 / 4
=30.19

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 30.19 mean?
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a Days Payable of 30.19 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 52.90. Over the past decade, West Coast Paper Mills' Days Payable has ranged from 40.20 to 66.80. According to the industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #183 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' Days Payable too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current Days Payable of 30.19 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 52.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.20 to a high of 66.80. The Forest Products industry median Days Payable is 57.93. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 30.19 is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #183 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, West Coast Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Coast Paper Mills' Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #183 out of 276 companies for Days Payable. This places West Coast Paper Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.93. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 30.19 is 47.9% below this benchmark. Historically, West Coast Paper Mills' own Days Payable has ranged from 40.20 to 66.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.90 vs. the industry median of 57.93, West Coast Paper Mills has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Forest Products company?
The median Days Payable among Forest Products companies is 57.93, based on 276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Coast Paper Mills's current Days Payable of 30.19 is 47.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Payable is 57.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Coast Paper Mills's current Days Payable is 30.19, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 52.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Coast Paper Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹540.15, compared to a current price of ₹529.40 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 30.19, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 52.90 and 47.9% below the Forest Products industry median of 57.93. West Coast Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current Days Payable is 30.19 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Coast Paper Mills stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹529.40 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹540.15. GuruFocus considers West Coast Paper Mills to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:WSTCSTPAPR:

  • Days Payable: 30.19 (43% below median its 10-year median of 52.90)
  • GF Value™: ₹540.15 vs. price of ₹529.40 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.9% below the Forest Products median (#183 of 276)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:WSTCSTPAPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


West Coast Paper Mills Business Description

Other Exchanges 500444:India
Address No. 31, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 016
West Coast Paper Mills Ltd is engaged in the production of paper and related products. The company's operating segments include Paper, Cables, and Others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Paper segment. The company's product portfolio includes Printing and Writing Paper, MG Variety, Premium Printing Paper, Security and Hi-Value Grade Papers, Business Stationery, Cup Stock, and Coated Duplex Boards. Geographically, all the operations have functioned through the Indian market.
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