West Coast Paper MillsNSE:WSTCSTPAPR +0.24%89 Dividend Yield % is 1.01% as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates NSE:WSTCSTPAPR with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹540.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 140 Forest Products companies, West Coast Paper Mills ranks worse than 78.57% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of West Coast Paper Mills is 1.01%.
Warning Sign:
West Coast Paper Mills Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Coast Paper Mills's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 1.24 Max: 8.05
Current: 1.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of West Coast Paper Mills was 8.05%. The lowest was 0.16%. And the median was 1.24%.
NSE:WSTCSTPAPR's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 78.57% of 140
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.665
vs NSE:WSTCSTPAPR: 1.01
During the past 12 months, West Coast Paper Mills's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -37.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of West Coast Paper Mills was 115.40% per year. The lowest was -53.60% per year. And the median was -12.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
West Coast Paper Mills Dividend Yield % Related Terms
West Coast Paper Mills Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Coast Paper Mills's Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, West Coast Paper Mills's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Coast Paper Mills's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Coast Paper Mills's Dividend Yield % falls into.
West Coast Paper Mills Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
West Coast Paper Mills Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
INR 5.000000
2025-08-14
2025-08-15
2025-09-02
Cash Dividend
annually
INR:INR 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* 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 (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.01% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, West Coast Paper Mills' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 8.05. According to the industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #110 out of 140 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is West Coast Paper Mills' Dividend Yield % too high?
West Coast Paper Mills' current Dividend Yield % of 1.01% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 8.05. The Forest Products industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.67. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 1.01% is 62.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #110 out of 140 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Coast Paper Mills ranks #110 out of 140 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places West Coast Paper Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.67. West Coast Paper Mills' value of 1.01% is 62.1% below this benchmark. Historically, West Coast Paper Mills' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 8.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 2.67, West Coast Paper Mills has consistently been below 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 Dividend Yield % for a Forest Products company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Forest Products companies is 2.67, based on 140 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Coast Paper Mills's current Dividend Yield % of 1.01% is 62.1% below 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on West Coast Paper Mills and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Coast Paper Mills's current Dividend Yield % is 1.01%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. 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 ₹540.67, compared to a current price of ₹496.85 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 1.01%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 62.1% below the Forest Products industry median of 2.67. West Coast Paper Mills' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Coast Paper Mills (NSE:WSTCSTPAPR), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.01% as of Jun. 26, 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 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹540.67.
GuruFocus considers West Coast Paper Mills to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WSTCSTPAPR:
Dividend Yield %: 1.01% (19% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: ₹540.67 vs. price of ₹496.85 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.1% below the Forest Products median (#110 of 140)
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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