UPL (LSE:UPLL) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 62.25% (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Above Median


LSE:UPLL UPL Ltd LSE:UPLL
81 GF Score
Price $14.00
GF Value $16.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is UPL ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

UPL LSE:UPLL 81 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 62.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 36.55. GuruFocus rates LSE:UPLL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Agriculture companies, UPL ranks better than 85.94% on this metric.

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. UPL's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.25%.

The historical rank and industry rank for UPL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:UPLL' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.92   Med: 36.55   Max: 48.2
Current: 32.27

During the past 13 years, UPL's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 48.20%. The lowest was 6.92%. And the median was 36.55%.

LSE:UPLL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
85.94% of 256 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 10.99 vs LSE:UPLL: 32.27

UPL's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -10.80% per year.


UPL  (LSE:UPLL) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


UPL ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


UPL ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UPL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

UPL ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

UPL Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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UPL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 60.72 14.58 25.16 21.16 62.25

LSE:UPLL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, UPL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


UPL ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, UPL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where UPL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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UPL ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.

Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.

GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 0) - (0 + 0 + 0)
=0

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1925.7 + 1365.68 + 408.864) - (1383.242 + 0 + 1604.103)
=712.899

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of UPL for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=1175.632/( ( (0 + max(0, 0)) + (1175.739 + max(712.899, 0)) )/ 1 )
=1175.632/( ( 0 + 1888.638 )/ 1 )
=1175.632/1888.638
=62.25 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 62.25% mean?
UPL (LSE:UPLL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 62.25% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on UPL and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 36.55. Over the past decade, UPL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 6.92 to 48.20. According to the industry distribution chart, UPL ranks #36 out of 256 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is UPL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
UPL's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 62.25% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 36.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.92 to a high of 48.20. The Agriculture industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.99. UPL's value of 62.25% is 466.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UPL ranks #36 out of 256 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, UPL has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, UPL ranks #36 out of 256 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places UPL in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.99. UPL's value of 62.25% is 466.4% above this benchmark. Historically, UPL's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 6.92 to 48.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.55 vs. the industry median of 10.99, UPL has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Agriculture company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Agriculture companies is 10.99, based on 256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. UPL's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 62.25% is 466.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on UPL and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UPL's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 62.25%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 36.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPL (LSE:UPLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.21, compared to a current price of $14.00 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 62.25%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 36.55 and 466.4% above the Agriculture industry median of 10.99. UPL's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For UPL (LSE:UPLL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 62.25% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is UPL (LSE:UPLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.00 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.21. GuruFocus considers UPL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:UPLL:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 62.25% (70% above median its 10-year median of 36.55)
  • GF Value™: $16.21 vs. price of $14.00 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 466.4% above the Agriculture median (#36 of 256)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:UPLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


UPL Business Description

Other Exchanges UPL:India512070:India
Address C. D. Marg, 11th Road, Uniphos House, Madhu Park, Khar (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 051
UPL Ltd is principally engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of crop protection products. The firm's crop protection portfolio includes fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, rodenticides, and specialty crop chemicals. The firm's seed products consist of nutri-feeds, seeds, and seed treatment products. UPL competes on price with the manufacture and sale of generic products. The company generates its revenue globally, with sales in various countries, and derives a majority share of its revenue from its business outside India. The firm sells its products through a distribution network in each region.
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