West Coast Paper Mills Limited has announced its audited financial results for the quarter ended 31st March 2026, showing significant growth in profit after tax (PAT) and revenue.
The company’s consolidated revenue for FY26 stood at ₹4278.79 crore, marking a 5% increase from the previous fiscal year’s ₹4062.29 crore. However, the consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBIDTA) decreased by 24% to ₹527.32 crore, down from ₹691.58 crore in FY25. The consolidated PAT also saw a substantial decline of 54%, amounting to ₹155.73 crore compared to ₹335.64 crore in the previous year.
On a standalone basis, the revenue for FY26 was ₹2498.49 crore, slightly down by 1% from ₹2511.35 crore in FY25. The standalone EBIDTA fell by 23% to ₹382.76 crore from ₹499.70 crore, while the PAT decreased by 46% to ₹153.53 crore from ₹284.71 crore. The PAT margin for the standalone results was recorded at 6%, down by 500 basis points from 11% in FY25.
For the fourth quarter of FY26, West Coast Paper Mills reported a consolidated revenue of ₹1245.30 crore, reflecting a 20% increase from ₹1035.82 crore in Q3FY25. The consolidated EBIDTA for the quarter rose by 32% to ₹160.34 crore, while the PAT surged by 82% to ₹53.98 crore from ₹29.58 crore in the previous quarter. The PAT margin for the quarter improved by 100 basis points to 4%.
The standalone figures for Q4FY26 showed a revenue of ₹707.33 crore, a 20% increase from ₹590.77 crore in Q3FY25. The standalone EBIDTA rose by 61% to ₹117.83 crore, and the PAT increased by 163% to ₹48.86 crore from ₹18.61 crore. The EPS for the quarter was ₹7.40, marking a 162% increase.
The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹3 per share (150%) on equity shares of ₹2 each for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Commenting on the results, S.K. Bangur, Chairman & Managing Director, highlighted the improved performance due to higher volumes, a better product mix, and operational efficiency. He also noted the stabilisation of the backward integrated draw tower in the Cable division, which is expected to support the Optical Fiber Plant.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).