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West Coast Paper MillsNSE:WSTCSTPAPR -1.96%88 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 12.21. GuruFocus rates NSE:WSTCSTPAPR with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹539.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, West Coast Paper Mills ranks better than 68.64% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. West Coast Paper Mills's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,074 Mil. West Coast Paper Mills's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹51,931 Mil. Therefore, West Coast Paper Mills's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Coast Paper Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.11 Med: 12.21 Max: 27.14
Current: 2.87
During the past 13 years, West Coast Paper Mills's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 27.14%. The lowest was -0.11%. And the median was 12.21%.
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 68.64% of 287
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs NSE:WSTCSTPAPR: 2.87
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
West Coast Paper Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
West Coast Paper Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Coast Paper Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
West Coast Paper Mills Return-on-Tangible-Asset Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, West Coast Paper Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Coast Paper Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Coast Paper Mills's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.99% mean?
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.99% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 12.21. According to the industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #90 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.99% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 12.21. The Forest Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.11. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 3.99% is 259.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #90 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #90 out of 287 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts West Coast Paper Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.11. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 3.99% is 259.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.21 vs. the industry median of 1.11, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Forest Products companies is 1.11, based on 287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Coast Paper Mills's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.99% is 259.5% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Coast Paper Mills's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.99%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 12.21. 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 ₹539.11, compared to a current price of ₹570.30 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.99%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 12.21 and 259.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.11. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.99% 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹570.30 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹539.11.
GuruFocus considers West Coast Paper Mills to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WSTCSTPAPR:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.99% (67% below median its 10-year median of 12.21)
GF Value™: ₹539.11 vs. price of ₹570.30 (5.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 259.5% above the Forest Products median (#90 of 287)
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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