NSE:WSTCSTPAPR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.06% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs NSE:WSTCSTPAPR: 36.39
West Coast Paper Mills had a gross margin of 35.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for West Coast Paper Mills was -4.10% per year.
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
West Coast Paper Mills had a gross margin of 35.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
West Coast Paper Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
West Coast Paper Mills Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Coast Paper Mills's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, West Coast Paper Mills's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Coast Paper Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Coast Paper Mills's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a Gross Margin % of 35.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 44.68. Over the past decade, West Coast Paper Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.37 to 55.52. According to the industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #64 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current Gross Margin % of 35.51% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 44.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.37 to a high of 55.52. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 35.51% is 86.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #64 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West Coast Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Coast Paper Mills' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #64 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places West Coast Paper Mills in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 35.51% is 86.4% above this benchmark. Historically, West Coast Paper Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.37 to 55.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.68 vs. the industry median of 19.05, West Coast Paper Mills has consistently been above 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 Gross Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Coast Paper Mills's current Gross Margin % of 35.51% is 86.4% above 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Coast Paper Mills's current Gross Margin % is 35.51%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 44.68. 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 ₹540.34, compared to a current price of ₹525.20 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.51%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 44.68 and 86.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. West Coast Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current Gross Margin % is 35.51% 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 ₹525.20 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹540.34.
GuruFocus considers West Coast Paper Mills to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WSTCSTPAPR:
Gross Margin %: 35.51% (21% below median its 10-year median of 44.68)
GF Value™: ₹540.34 vs. price of ₹525.20 (2.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.4% above the Forest Products median (#64 of 279)
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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