West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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NSE:WSTCSTPAPR West Coast Paper Mills Ltd NSE:WSTCSTPAPR
82 GF Score
Price ₹713.80
GF Value ₹564.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is West Coast Paper Mills Financial Strength?

West Coast Paper Mills NSE:WSTCSTPAPR +0.52% 82 Financial Strength is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:WSTCSTPAPR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹564.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

West Coast Paper Mills has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

West Coast Paper Mills Ltd shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

West Coast Paper Mills's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.76. West Coast Paper Mills's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, West Coast Paper Mills's Altman Z-Score is 4.23.


West Coast Paper Mills  (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

West Coast Paper Mills has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


West Coast Paper Mills Financial Strength Related Terms


West Coast Paper Mills Financial Strength Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, West Coast Paper Mills's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Coast Paper Mills's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where West Coast Paper Mills's Financial Strength falls into.


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West Coast Paper Mills Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

West Coast Paper Mills's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹-77 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1,443 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹0 Mil.

West Coast Paper Mills's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*1442.606/-76.878
=18.76

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

West Coast Paper Mills's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 42050.392
=0.00

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

West Coast Paper Mills has a Z-score of 4.23, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.23 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 8 mean?
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, West Coast Paper Mills' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' Financial Strength too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current Financial Strength of 8 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, West Coast Paper Mills has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Coast Paper Mills' Financial Strength compare to competitors?
West Coast Paper Mills' Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, West Coast Paper Mills' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 Financial Strength for a Forest Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. West Coast Paper Mills's current Financial Strength is 8, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹564.30, compared to a current price of ₹713.80 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. West Coast Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current Financial Strength is 8 as of Jun. 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 ₹713.80 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹564.30. GuruFocus considers West Coast Paper Mills to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:WSTCSTPAPR:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹564.30 vs. price of ₹713.80 (26.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 500444:India
Address No. 31, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 016
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.
82GF Score

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