West Coast Paper MillsNSE:WSTCSTPAPR -1.69%91 Net Current Asset Value is ₹106.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 6.07. GuruFocus rates NSE:WSTCSTPAPR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹539.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Forest Products companies, West Coast Paper Mills ranks worse than 63.78% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
West Coast Paper Mills's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹106.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Coast Paper Mills's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.82 Med: 6.07 Max: 68.01
Current: 5.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of West Coast Paper Mills was 68.01. The lowest was 3.82. And the median was 6.07.
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 63.78% of 127
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.21
vs NSE:WSTCSTPAPR: 5.07
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
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 Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
West Coast Paper Mills Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
West Coast Paper Mills Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Coast Paper Mills's Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value Chart
West Coast Paper Mills Net Current Asset Value Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, West Coast Paper Mills's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Coast Paper Mills's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Coast Paper Mills's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of ₹106.31 mean?
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a Net Current Asset Value of ₹106.31 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 1651% above median its historical median of 6.07. Over the past decade, West Coast Paper Mills' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.82 to 68.01. According to the industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #81 out of 127 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' Net Current Asset Value too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current Net Current Asset Value of ₹106.31 is 1651% above median its 10-year median of 6.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.82 to a high of 68.01. Based on the distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #81 out of 127 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, West Coast Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Coast Paper Mills' Net Current Asset Value compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #81 out of 127 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places West Coast Paper Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.21. Historically, West Coast Paper Mills' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 3.82 to 68.01 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Forest Products company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Forest Products companies is 3.21, based on 127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Coast Paper Mills's current Net Current Asset Value is ₹106.31, which is 1651% above median its own 10-year median of 6.07. 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 ₹539.55, compared to a current price of ₹538.20 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is ₹106.31, which is 1651% above median its 10-year median of 6.07. West Coast Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current Net Current Asset Value is ₹106.31 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 ₹538.20 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹539.55.
GuruFocus considers West Coast Paper Mills to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WSTCSTPAPR:
Net Current Asset Value: ₹106.31 (1651% above median its 10-year median of 6.07)
GF Value™: ₹539.55 vs. price of ₹538.20 (0.3% below 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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