West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) EBIT: ₹2,790 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:WSTCSTPAPR West Coast Paper Mills Ltd NSE:WSTCSTPAPR
89 GF Score
Price ₹496.85
GF Value ₹540.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is West Coast Paper Mills EBIT?

West Coast Paper Mills NSE:WSTCSTPAPR +0.24% 89 EBIT is ₹2,790 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:WSTCSTPAPR with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹540.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

West Coast Paper Mills's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹950 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,790 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. West Coast Paper Mills's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.94%. West Coast Paper Mills's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.13%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. West Coast Paper Mills's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.35%.


West Coast Paper Mills  (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

West Coast Paper Mills's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=3677.48 * ( 1 - 36.34% )/( (0 + 39439.209)/ 1 )
=2341.083768/39439.209
=5.94 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=54545.119 - 2898.631 - ( 12207.279 - max(0, 7462.989 - 25488.658+12207.279))
=39439.209

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

West Coast Paper Mills's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=3799.772/( ( (0 + max(0, 0)) + (22060.402 + max(6887.745, 0)) )/ 1 )
=3799.772/( ( 0 + 28948.147 )/ 1 )
=3799.772/28948.147
=13.13 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 0) - (0 + 0 + 0)
=0

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(3871.538 + 8068.833 + 1333.027) - (2898.631 + 0 + 3487.022)
=6887.745

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

West Coast Paper Mills's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2790.151/29826.560
=9.35 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


West Coast Paper Mills EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Coast Paper Mills's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

West Coast Paper Mills Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4,765.63 15,117.52 10,748.16 4,817.10 2,790.15

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 EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, West Coast Paper Mills's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Coast Paper Mills's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where West Coast Paper Mills's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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West Coast Paper Mills EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹2,790 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of ₹2,790 Mil mean?
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a EBIT of ₹2,790 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' EBIT too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current EBIT is ₹2,790 Mil. Overall, West Coast Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Coast Paper Mills' EBIT compare to competitors?
West Coast Paper Mills' EBIT of ₹2,790 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Forest Products company?
A good EBIT depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills. West Coast Paper Mills's current EBIT is ₹2,790 Mil. 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 ₹540.67, compared to a current price of ₹496.85 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is ₹2,790 Mil. West Coast Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current EBIT is ₹2,790 Mil 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 ₹496.85 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹540.67. GuruFocus considers West Coast Paper Mills to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:WSTCSTPAPR:

  • EBIT: ₹2,790 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₹540.67 vs. price of ₹496.85 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs

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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