West Coast Paper Mills Limited
West Coast Paper Mills Limited manufactures, produces and sells pulp, paper, and paper boards in India and internationally. It operates through, Paper and Paperboard and Optic Fibre Cable segments. The company provides printing and writing paper, machine-glazed paper and boards, security and hi-value grades paper, cup stock and coated duplex boards, business stationery products, and premium print… Read more
West Coast Paper Mills Limited (WSTCSTPAPR) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of March 2025: ₹40.70 Billion INR
Based on the latest financial reports, West Coast Paper Mills Limited (WSTCSTPAPR) has net assets worth ₹40.70 Billion INR as of March 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₹55.12 Billion) and total liabilities (₹14.42 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₹40.70 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 73.84% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 17.79% |
| 5-Year Change | 138.77% |
| 10-Year Change | 579.86% |
| Growth Volatility | 22.25 |
West Coast Paper Mills Limited - Net Assets Trend (2006–2025)
This chart illustrates how West Coast Paper Mills Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for West Coast Paper Mills Limited (2006–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of West Coast Paper Mills Limited from 2006 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | ₹40.70 Billion | +6.82% |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹38.10 Billion | +24.34% |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹30.65 Billion | +50.59% |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹20.35 Billion | +19.38% |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹17.05 Billion | +0.03% |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹17.04 Billion | +54.45% |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹11.03 Billion | +31.52% |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹8.39 Billion | +31.26% |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹6.39 Billion | +6.76% |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹5.99 Billion | +0.15% |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹5.98 Billion | +0.19% |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹5.97 Billion | -0.18% |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹5.98 Billion | +4.96% |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹5.70 Billion | -15.06% |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹6.70 Billion | +11.50% |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹6.01 Billion | +5.91% |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹5.68 Billion | +41.25% |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹4.02 Billion | +73.12% |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹2.32 Billion | +27.99% |
| 2006-03-31 | ₹1.81 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to West Coast Paper Mills Limited's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 2889268300000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₹28.89 Billion | 82.75% |
| Common Stock | ₹132.10 Million | 0.38% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹4.43 Billion | 12.69% |
| Other Components | ₹1.46 Billion | 4.17% |
| Total Equity | ₹34.91 Billion | 100.00% |
West Coast Paper Mills Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of West Coast Paper Mills Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Red Trail Energy LLC
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$124.96 Million |
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Torque Metals Ltd
AU:TOR
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$124.98 Million |
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BCB Bancorp Inc
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$124.98 Million |
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CHC Healthcare Group
TW:4164
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$125.04 Million |
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Suzhou Weizhixiang Food Co. Ltd.
SHG:605089
|
$124.95 Million |
|
Bank Yudha Bhakti Tbk
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$124.83 Million |
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KALTURA INC. DL -0001
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$124.75 Million |
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FFB Bancorp
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$124.74 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in West Coast Paper Mills Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 32,417,058,000 to 34,914,204,000, a change of 2,497,146,000 (7.7%).
- Net income of 3,111,452,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 637,965,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 3,625,625,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 3,601,966,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₹3.11 Billion | +8.91% |
| Dividends Paid | ₹637.97 Million | -1.83% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹3.63 Billion | +10.38% |
| Other Changes | ₹-3.60 Billion | -10.32% |
| Total Change | ₹- | 7.70% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares West Coast Paper Mills Limited's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.75x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 9.80x to 0.75x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-31 | ₹40.58 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹40.47 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹70.06 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹94.04 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹95.83 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹106.83 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹90.76 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹91.44 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹90.34 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹90.50 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹90.64 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹96.77 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹127.02 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹167.06 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹210.19 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹210.28 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹255.30 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹390.73 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹490.80 | ₹397.60 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | ₹528.63 | ₹397.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently West Coast Paper Mills Limited utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 8.91%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 7.28%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.78x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.58x
- Recent ROE (8.91%) is below the historical average (15.05%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 17.66% | 6.05% | 1.07x | 2.73x | ₹138.89 Million |
| 2007 | 28.63% | 12.10% | 0.99x | 2.38x | ₹432.47 Million |
| 2008 | 20.38% | 14.04% | 0.59x | 2.46x | ₹417.08 Million |
| 2009 | 15.95% | 14.61% | 0.31x | 3.50x | ₹337.60 Million |
| 2010 | 9.10% | 8.77% | 0.30x | 3.51x | ₹-54.31 Million |
| 2011 | 13.44% | 8.46% | 0.49x | 3.21x | ₹230.34 Million |
| 2012 | 5.03% | 2.19% | 0.62x | 3.71x | ₹-283.13 Million |
| 2013 | 3.03% | 1.25% | 0.74x | 3.27x | ₹-416.63 Million |
| 2014 | 1.11% | 0.42% | 0.75x | 3.51x | ₹-530.35 Million |
| 2015 | 0.19% | 0.07% | 0.86x | 3.22x | ₹-586.62 Million |
| 2016 | 1.48% | 0.52% | 0.97x | 2.94x | ₹-510.12 Million |
| 2017 | 20.11% | 7.26% | 1.10x | 2.52x | ₹645.87 Million |
| 2018 | 26.60% | 13.12% | 1.07x | 1.90x | ₹1.39 Billion |
| 2019 | 26.83% | 15.02% | 1.03x | 1.74x | ₹1.86 Billion |
| 2020 | 26.68% | 14.93% | 0.77x | 2.33x | ₹2.32 Billion |
| 2021 | -0.22% | -0.14% | 0.72x | 2.26x | ₹-1.42 Billion |
| 2022 | 18.21% | 9.09% | 1.01x | 1.98x | ₹1.38 Billion |
| 2023 | 36.50% | 19.25% | 1.17x | 1.62x | ₹6.84 Billion |
| 2024 | 21.35% | 15.56% | 0.87x | 1.58x | ₹3.68 Billion |
| 2025 | 8.91% | 7.28% | 0.78x | 1.58x | ₹-379.97 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares West Coast Paper Mills Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Paper & Paper Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Paper & Paper Products
- Average net assets among peers: $4,199,710,104
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.12%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Paper Mills Limited (WSTCSTPAPR) | ₹40.70 Billion | 17.66% | 0.35x | $124.95 Million |
| ANDHRA PAPER LIMITED (ANDHRAPAP) | $3.85 Billion | 6.27% | 1.70x | $31.24 Million |
| Astron Paper & Board Mill Limited (ASTRON) | $1.48 Billion | -7.57% | 0.99x | $689.97K |
| Ballarpur Industries Limited (BALLARPUR) | $12.41 Billion | 7.50% | 1.47x | $31.74 Million |
| Emami Paper Mills Limited (EMAMIPAP) | $6.53 Billion | 17.58% | 1.72x | $10.52 Million |
| Genus Paper & Boards Limited (GENUSPAPER) | $4.96 Billion | 5.20% | 0.60x | $6.20 Million |
| JK Paper Limited (JKPAPER) | $3.93 Billion | 8.84% | 2.51x | $276.03 Million |
| Kuantum Papers Limited (KUANTUM) | $8.17 Billion | -1.56% | 0.98x | $17.72 Million |
| Magnum Ventures Limited (MAGNUM) | $-567.26 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $5.51 Million |
| Malu Paper Mills Limited (MALUPAPER) | $128.43 Million | 14.58% | 11.25x | $1.61 Million |
| N R Agarwal Industries Limited (NRAIL) | $1.11 Billion | 0.41% | 4.06x | $16.82 Million |