The historical rank and industry rank for West Coast Paper Mills's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.14 Med: 11.14 Max: 19.25
Current: 3.51
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.78% of 283
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs NSE:WSTCSTPAPR: 3.51
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
West Coast Paper Mills Net Margin % Related Terms
West Coast Paper Mills Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, West Coast Paper Mills's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Coast Paper Mills's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Coast Paper Mills's Net 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.
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a Net Margin % of 4.16% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 11.14. According to the industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #94 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' Net Margin % too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current Net Margin % of 4.16% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 11.14. The Forest Products industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 4.16% is 243.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #94 out of 283 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #94 out of 283 companies for Net Margin %. This puts West Coast Paper Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.21. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 4.16% is 243.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.14 vs. the industry median of 1.21, 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 Net Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Forest Products companies is 1.21, based on 283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Coast Paper Mills's current Net Margin % of 4.16% is 243.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Coast Paper Mills's current Net Margin % is 4.16%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 11.14. 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 Net Margin % is 4.16%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 11.14 and 243.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.21. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current Net Margin % is 4.16% 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:
Net Margin %: 4.16% (63% below median its 10-year median of 11.14)
GF Value™: ₹540.67 vs. price of ₹496.85 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 243.8% above the Forest Products median (#94 of 283)
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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