ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. 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 Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹54,545 Mil. Therefore, West Coast Paper Mills's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Coast Paper Mills's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.1 Med: 11.72 Max: 25.03
Current: 2.73
During the past 13 years, West Coast Paper Mills's highest ROA % was 25.03%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 11.72%.
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR's ROA % is ranked better than 68.4% of 288
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs NSE:WSTCSTPAPR: 2.73
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, West Coast Paper Mills's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Coast Paper Mills's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Coast Paper Mills's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a ROA % of 3.80% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 11.72. According to the industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #91 out of 288 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' ROA % too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current ROA % of 3.80% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.72. The Forest Products industry median ROA % is 0.95. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 3.80% is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #91 out of 288 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' ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #91 out of 288 companies for ROA %. This puts West Coast Paper Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.95. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 3.80% is 300% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.72 vs. the industry median of 0.95, 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 ROA % for a Forest Products company?
The median ROA % among Forest Products companies is 0.95, based on 288 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Coast Paper Mills's current ROA % of 3.80% is 300% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROA % is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Coast Paper Mills's current ROA % is 3.80%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 11.72. 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 ₹496.85 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.80%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.72 and 300% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.95. West Coast Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current ROA % is 3.80% 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 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹539.55.
GuruFocus considers West Coast Paper Mills to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WSTCSTPAPR:
ROA %: 3.80% (68% below median its 10-year median of 11.72)
GF Value™: ₹539.55 vs. price of ₹496.85 (7.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 300% above the Forest Products median (#91 of 288)
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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