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During the past 12 months, West Coast Paper Mills's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -8.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -49.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 52.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, West Coast Paper Mills's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 402.20% per year. The lowest was -71.60% per year. And the median was 1.30% per year.
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
West Coast Paper Mills Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
West Coast Paper Mills Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Coast Paper Mills's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
West Coast Paper Mills Earnings per Share (Diluted) Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, West Coast Paper Mills's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Coast Paper Mills's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Coast Paper Mills's PE Ratio falls into.
West Coast Paper Mills Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
West Coast Paper Mills's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹34.78
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of ₹34.78 mean?
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of ₹34.78 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #177 out of 199 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹34.78. Based on the distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #177 out of 199 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #177 out of 199 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places West Coast Paper Mills in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Forest Products company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. West Coast Paper Mills's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹34.78. 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 ₹565.28, compared to a current price of ₹612.50 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹34.78. West Coast Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is ₹34.78 as of Jun. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹612.50 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹565.28.
GuruFocus considers West Coast Paper Mills to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WSTCSTPAPR:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): ₹34.78
GF Value™: ₹565.28 vs. price of ₹612.50 (8.4% above fair value)
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 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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