Balance Sheet StrengthExtremely low leverage and an 82.78% equity ratio provide durable financial resilience. This capital structure reduces refinancing and interest risk, supports counter-cyclical buffer capacity, and gives management flexibility to fund maintenance capex, working capital or opportunistic investments without stressing liquidity.

High Gross Profit MarginsNear-50% gross margins and positive net margins imply structural operational efficiency or pricing power in paper manufacturing. Consistently healthy margins support sustainable cash generation, allow margin compression to be absorbed during downturns, and provide capacity to invest in process improvements and product mix upgrades.

Operating Cash Flow GenerationPositive operating cash flow and a material OCF-to-income ratio indicate the core business converts earnings to cash. This durability underpins working capital needs and routine capex, reduces reliance on external financing, and supports dividend or reinvestment policies even amid modest earnings volatility.

Bears Say

Revenue And EPS DeclineConsecutive revenue and steep EPS declines point to structural demand or margin pressures that could persist. Weak top-line growth constrains scale economies and reduces retained earnings available for reinvestment, making it harder to improve returns or fund growth initiatives without strategic changes.

Free Cash Flow ContractionA large drop in free cash flow reduces discretionary funding for capex, acquisitions or higher dividends. Over multiple quarters this erosion can force use of cash reserves or curtail strategic investments, weakening competitive positioning and limiting ability to respond to industry shifts or scale opportunities.

Modest Return On EquityAn ROE near 6% indicates limited efficiency in converting equity into profits. In a capital-intensive sector this modest return may signal constrained reinvestment returns and could hamper long-term shareholder wealth creation unless operational improvements or higher growth are achieved.

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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 ₹132.00 and its highest was ₹189.55 in the past 12 months.

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

Star Paper Mills Ltd.’s market cap is ₹2.09B.

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 68 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.

Is Star Paper Mills Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Star Paper Mills Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

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.