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Aarti SurfactantsNSE:AARTISURF +1.94%76 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 8.86. GuruFocus rates NSE:AARTISURF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹868.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Aarti Surfactants ranks better than 50.34% 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. Aarti Surfactants's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aarti Surfactants's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:AARTISURF'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.89 Med: 8.86 Max: 14.75
Current: 10.49
During the past 8 years, Aarti Surfactants's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 14.75%. The lowest was -1.89%. And the median was 8.86%.
NSE:AARTISURF's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 50.34% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.42
vs NSE:AARTISURF: 10.49
Aarti Surfactants's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -3.30% per year.
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.
Aarti Surfactants ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Aarti Surfactants ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aarti Surfactants'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.
NSE:AARTISURF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Aarti Surfactants'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.
Aarti Surfactants ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Aarti Surfactants's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aarti Surfactants's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
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:
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.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 17.80% mean?
Aarti Surfactants (NSE:AARTISURF) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.80% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Aarti Surfactants and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 8.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #798 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Aarti Surfactants' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Aarti Surfactants' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.80% is 101% above median its 10-year median of 8.86. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.42. Aarti Surfactants' value of 17.80% is 70.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #798 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aarti Surfactants has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aarti Surfactants' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #798 out of 1607 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Aarti Surfactants in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.42. Aarti Surfactants' value of 17.80% is 70.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.86 vs. the industry median of 10.42, Aarti Surfactants 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 a Chemicals company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 10.42, based on 1,607 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. Aarti Surfactants's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 17.80% is 70.8% 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 Aarti Surfactants and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aarti Surfactants's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.80%, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 8.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aarti Surfactants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aarti Surfactants (NSE:AARTISURF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹868.40, compared to a current price of ₹572.95 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.80%, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 8.86 and 70.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.42. Aarti Surfactants' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Aarti Surfactants (NSE:AARTISURF), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 17.80% as of Jun. 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 Aarti Surfactants (NSE:AARTISURF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aarti Surfactants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹572.95 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹868.40.
GuruFocus considers Aarti Surfactants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:AARTISURF:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 17.80% (101% above median its 10-year median of 8.86)
GF Value™: ₹868.40 vs. price of ₹572.95 (34% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.8% above the Chemicals median (#798 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:AARTISURF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aarti Surfactants Ltd is the producer of ionic and non-ionic surfactants and specialty products, serving Home and Personal Care, Industrial Applications, and the Agro and Oil industries. The company's product portfolio includes Surfactants, Mild surfactants, Rheology modifiers, Pearlising agents, UV filters, Syndet and soap bases, and Active ingredients, as well as conditioning agents, blends, proteins, and quats. Geographically, the group has a business presence in India and Outside India, of which a majority of its revenue is derived from India. The products of the group have applications in consumer-centric personal care and home care products, including, inter alia, skin care, oral care, hair care, cosmetics, toiletries, and detergent products.
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