The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-07-11), West Coast Paper Mills's share price is
₹538.20.
West Coast Paper Mills's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹22.81. Therefore, West Coast Paper Mills's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 23.59.
Warning Sign:
West Coast Paper Mills Ltd stock PE Ratio (=23.64) is close to 5-year high of 25.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Coast Paper Mills's PE Ratio (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR'
s PE Ratio (TTM) Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.22 Med: 7.64 Max: 39.38
Current: 23.63
During the past 13 years, the highest PE Ratio (TTM) of West Coast Paper Mills was 39.38. The lowest was 2.22. And the median was 7.64.
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR's PE Ratio (TTM) is ranked worse than 66.28% of 172
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 16.21
vs NSE:WSTCSTPAPR: 23.63
During the past 12 months, West Coast Paper Mills's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -51.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -45.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 60.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 16.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, West Coast Paper Mills's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 402.20% per year. The lowest was -71.60% per year. And the median was 1.30% per year.
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio (TTM).
West Coast Paper Mills PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
West Coast Paper Mills PE Ratio (TTM) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Coast Paper Mills's PE Ratio (TTM) 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 PE Ratio (TTM) Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, West Coast Paper Mills's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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 PE Ratio (TTM) vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Coast Paper Mills's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Coast Paper Mills's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
West Coast Paper Mills's Share Price of today is ₹538.20.
West Coast Paper Mills's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 ₹22.81.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 23.59 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 209% above median its historical median of 7.64. Over the past decade, West Coast Paper Mills' PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 2.22 to 39.38. According to the industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #114 out of 172 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current PE Ratio (TTM) of 23.59 is 209% above median its 10-year median of 7.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.22 to a high of 39.38. The Forest Products industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 16.21. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 23.59 is 45.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #114 out of 172 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' PE Ratio (TTM) compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #114 out of 172 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This places West Coast Paper Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 16.21. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 23.59 is 45.5% above this benchmark. Historically, West Coast Paper Mills' own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 2.22 to 39.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.64 vs. the industry median of 16.21, 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for a Forest Products company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Forest Products companies is 16.21, based on 172 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Coast Paper Mills's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 23.59 is 45.5% 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 PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 16.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Coast Paper Mills's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 23.59, which is 209% above median its own 10-year median of 7.64. 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 ₹537.39, compared to a current price of ₹538.20 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio (TTM) is 23.59, which is 209% above median its 10-year median of 7.64 and 45.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 16.21. West Coast Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 23.59 as of Jul. 11, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹538.20 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹537.39.
GuruFocus considers West Coast Paper Mills to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WSTCSTPAPR:
PE Ratio (TTM): 23.59 (209% above median its 10-year median of 7.64)
GF Value™: ₹537.39 vs. price of ₹538.20 (0.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.5% above the Forest Products median (#114 of 172)
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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