Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Net Cash per Share: ₨-49.37 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:CEPB Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd KAR:CEPB
61 GF Score
Price ₨29.09
GF Value ₨26.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Century Paper & Board Mills Net Cash per Share?

Century Paper & Board Mills KAR:CEPB -1.62% 61 Net Cash per Share is ₨-49.37 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:CEPB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 34 Forest Products companies, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks worse than 2941173.53% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Century Paper & Board Mills's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-49.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for Century Paper & Board Mills's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:CEPB's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 5.395
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

Century Paper & Board Mills  (KAR:CEPB) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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Century Paper & Board Mills Net Cash per Share Related Terms


Century Paper & Board Mills Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Paper & Board Mills's Net Cash per Share 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.

Century Paper & Board Mills Net Cash per Share Chart

Century Paper & Board Mills Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Net Cash per Share
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Century Paper & Board 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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KAR:CEPB vs SLVM: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Century Paper & Board Mills's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.


Century Paper & Board Mills Price-to-Net-Cash vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Paper & Board Mills's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Century Paper & Board Mills's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


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Century Paper & Board Mills Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

Century Paper & Board Mills's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(746.835-16486.413-0)/401.713
=-39.18

Century Paper & Board Mills's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(437.603-20270.647-0)/401.713
=-49.37

* 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 Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of ₨-49.37 mean?
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a Net Cash per Share of ₨-49.37 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #999999 out of 34 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' Net Cash per Share too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current Net Cash per Share is ₨-49.37. Based on the distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #999999 out of 34 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Century Paper & Board Mills has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Paper & Board Mills' Net Cash per Share compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #999999 out of 34 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Century Paper & Board Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 5.40. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Forest Products company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Forest Products companies is 5.40, based on 34 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Century Paper & Board Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 5.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Paper & Board Mills's current Net Cash per Share is ₨-49.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.79, compared to a current price of ₨29.09 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is ₨-49.37. Century Paper & Board Mills' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current Net Cash per Share is ₨-49.37 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨29.09 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.79. GuruFocus considers Century Paper & Board Mills to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:CEPB:

  • Net Cash per Share: ₨-49.37
  • GF Value™: ₨26.79 vs. price of ₨29.09 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Century Paper & Board Mills Business Description

Address Sarwar Shaheed Road, Lakson Square, Building No. 2, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74200
Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of paper, board, and related products. Its product portfolio consists of Coated Brand, Uncoated Brand, MF Paper, MG Paper, Corrugated Boxes, and others.
61GF Score

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