West Coast Paper Mills Faces Significant Volatility Amid Ongoing Financial Struggles

West Coast Paper Mills has experienced significant volatility today, reaching a new 52-week low of Rs 382.15. The stock has underperformed the broader Paper & Paper Products sector, which has declined by 4.84%, with West Coast Paper Mills showing a drop of 1.49% relative to its peers. Over the past three days, the stock has seen a consecutive decline, totaling a 10.11% loss, and opened the trading session down by 11.71%. In terms of technical indicators, West Coast Paper Mills is currently trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. The company's performance over the past year has been notably poor, with a decline of 36.58%, contrasting sharply with the Sensex's decline of only 2.43% during the same period. Despite its challenges, West Coast Paper Mills maintains a market capitalization of Rs 2,859 crore, making it the second-largest player in its sector, accounting for 14.16% of the industry. However, the company has reported negative results for five consecutive quarters, with a significant drop in net sales and operating profit growth.