Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -22.71% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:ESFL Essen Speciality Films Ltd NSE:ESFL
71 GF Score
Price ₹136.55
GF Value ₹208.37
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Essen Speciality Films ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Essen Speciality Films NSE:ESFL +5.00% 71 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -22.71% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESFL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹208.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Essen Speciality Films ranks worse than 75.29% 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. Essen Speciality Films's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -22.71%.

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

NSE:ESFL' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.58   Med: 17.33   Max: 21.76
Current: -1.58

During the past 7 years, Essen Speciality Films's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 21.76%. The lowest was -1.58%. And the median was 17.33%.

NSE:ESFL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
75.29% of 433 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 9.33 vs NSE:ESFL: -1.58

Essen Speciality Films's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Essen Speciality Films  (NSE:ESFL) 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.


Essen Speciality Films ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Essen Speciality Films ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Essen Speciality Films'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.

Essen Speciality Films ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Essen Speciality Films Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 10.96 19.18 21.76 15.81 -1.54

Essen Speciality Films Quarterly Data
Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 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 -16.25 8.38 23.24 -9.02 -22.71

NSE:ESFL vs SN, SGI, MHK: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Essen Speciality Films'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.


Essen Speciality Films ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Essen Speciality Films's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


NSE:ESFL
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Essen Speciality Films 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)
=(115.298 + 889.795 + 86.186) - (73.495 + 0 + 49.385)
=968.399

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Essen Speciality Films 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 )
=-388.376/( ( (0 + max(0, 0)) + (742.053 + max(968.399, 0)) )/ 1 )
=-388.376/( ( 0 + 1710.452 )/ 1 )
=-388.376/1710.452
=-22.71 %

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 -22.71% mean?
Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -22.71% 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 Essen Speciality Films and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Essen Speciality Films ranks #326 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Essen Speciality Films' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Essen Speciality Films' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -22.71%. Based on the distribution chart, Essen Speciality Films ranks #326 out of 433 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Essen Speciality Films has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essen Speciality Films' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Essen Speciality Films ranks #326 out of 433 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Essen Speciality Films in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.33. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 9.33, based on 433 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. 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 Essen Speciality Films and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essen Speciality Films's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -22.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essen Speciality Films stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹208.37, compared to a current price of ₹136.55 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -22.71%. Essen Speciality Films' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -22.71% 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 Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essen Speciality Films stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹136.55 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹208.37. GuruFocus considers Essen Speciality Films to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESFL:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -22.71%
  • GF Value™: ₹208.37 vs. price of ₹136.55 (34.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Essen Speciality Films Business Description

Address Survey No. 192, Shapar, Industrial Area, Plot No. A, Veraval, Rajkot, GJ, IND, 360002
Essen Speciality Films Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter of specialized plastic products in the home improvement and home furnishing industry, to renowned multinational modern trade retailers, such as IKEA, Walmart, Kmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Rusta, Runsven, Kohl's, Kroger, etc. The product mix of the company makes it one-of-a-kind manufacturer in the world with ranges in the bath area and accessories, artificial plants & flowers, kitchen & dining, storage & organization, fitness & lifestyle, and outdoor & utility products all under one roof.
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