Balance Sheet StrengthExtremely low leverage and a high equity ratio provide durable financial resilience. With debt virtually negligible, the company faces limited refinancing risk and has flexibility to fund capex, weather cyclical downturns in paper demand, and preserve liquidity over the next 2–6 months.

Profitability MarginsHigh gross margins and a healthy net margin reflect efficient manufacturing and pricing discipline. These margins create a structural buffer against raw material and input cost volatility, supporting sustainable operating profitability and the ability to reinvest or maintain returns despite near-term volume pressures.

Operating Cash GenerationPositive operating cash flow and a meaningful OCF/net income ratio indicate the core business converts earnings into cash. Sustained OCF underpins working capital, routine capex and operations, providing a durable foundation for liquidity and operational stability even if FCF fluctuates.

Bears Say

Revenue DeclineA falling top line signals weakening demand or pricing pressure in a commoditized paper market. Persistent revenue declines can erode scale economics, limit margin expansion, and reduce internal funds for strategic investment, constraining growth prospects over the medium term.

Free Cash Flow ContractionA sharp drop in free cash flow reduces internal funding for capex, debt reduction and shareholder returns. Declining FCF weakens financial flexibility, increases reliance on reserves or external financing for investments, and raises execution risk for strategic initiatives in the coming months.

Modest Returns & EPS DropMaterial EPS contraction alongside a modest ROE signals limited ability to generate high returns on shareholders' capital. Over time, subdued ROE and falling EPS constrain retained-earnings-driven growth and can make it harder to fund expansion or attract new equity without improving profitability.

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STARPAPER FAQ

What was Star Paper Mills Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Star Paper Mills Ltd. lowest stock price was ₹138.20 and its highest was ₹189.95 in the past 12 months.

What is Star Paper Mills Ltd.’s market cap?

Star Paper Mills Ltd.’s market cap is ₹2.24B.

When is Star Paper Mills Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Star Paper Mills Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 22, 2026 which is in 89 days.

How were Star Paper Mills Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Star Paper Mills Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ₹5.264 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹5.264.

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Does Star Paper Mills Ltd. pay dividends?

Star Paper Mills Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ₹3.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.15%. See more information on Star Paper Mills Ltd. dividends here

What is Star Paper Mills Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Star Paper Mills Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Star Paper Mills Ltd. have?

Star Paper Mills Ltd. has 15,608,350 shares outstanding.

What happened to Star Paper Mills Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Star Paper Mills Ltd. reported an EPS of ₹5.264 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.121%.

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Company Description

Star Paper Mills Ltd.

Star Paper Mills Limited manufactures and supplies paper and paper boards in India and internationally. It offers a range of industrial packaging and cultural papers. The company was incorporated in 1936 and is based in Kolkata, India.