West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) Tax Rate %: 36.34% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:WSTCSTPAPR West Coast Paper Mills Ltd NSE:WSTCSTPAPR
88 GF Score
Price ₹570.30
GF Value ₹539.11
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is West Coast Paper Mills Tax Rate %?

West Coast Paper Mills NSE:WSTCSTPAPR -1.96% 88 Tax Rate % is 36.34% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. West Coast Paper Mills's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹308 Mil. West Coast Paper Mills's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹848 Mil. Therefore, West Coast Paper Mills's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.34%.

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West Coast Paper Mills Tax Rate % Historical Data

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West Coast Paper Mills Tax Rate % Chart

West Coast Paper Mills Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Tax Rate %
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West Coast Paper Mills Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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West Coast Paper Mills Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

West Coast Paper Mills's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Mar. 2026 )
=815.837/2373.099
=34.38 %

West Coast Paper Mills's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=308.179/847.952
=36.34 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 36.34% mean?
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a Tax Rate % of 36.34% as of Mar. 2026.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' Tax Rate % too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current Tax Rate % is 36.34%. 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' Tax Rate % compare to competitors?
West Coast Paper Mills' Tax Rate % of 36.34% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Forest Products company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. West Coast Paper Mills's current Tax Rate % is 36.34%. 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 Tax Rate % is 36.34%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current Tax Rate % is 36.34% 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:

  • Tax Rate %: 36.34%
  • GF Value™: ₹539.11 vs. price of ₹570.30 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 8 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.
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