Is Sh. Karthik Pap. overvalued or undervalued?

As of 7 November 2025, the valuation grade for Sh. Karthik Pap. has moved from expensive to fair. The company is currently fairly valued, with a PE ratio of 1396.25, an EV to EBITDA of 204.40, and a Price to Book Value of 0.57. In comparison to its peers, JK Paper has a PE ratio of 22.04 and an EV to EBITDA of 10.05, while West Coast Paper is valued attractively with a PE of 11.81 and an EV to EBITDA of 5.28.
Despite the fair valuation, Sh. Karthik Pap. has shown underperformance in recent returns, particularly over the year with a decline of 24.89%, compared to a modest 4.62% gain in the Sensex. This suggests that while the stock is currently fairly valued, its performance relative to the market may warrant caution for potential investors.