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Kothari PetrochemicalsNSE:KOTHARIPET -6.96%91 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 37.24. GuruFocus rates NSE:KOTHARIPET with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹147.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks better than 91.6% 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kothari Petrochemicals's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KOTHARIPET'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.24 Med: 37.24 Max: 60.31
Current: 39.84
During the past 13 years, Kothari Petrochemicals's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 60.31%. The lowest was 18.24%. And the median was 37.24%.
NSE:KOTHARIPET's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 91.6% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 9.97
vs NSE:KOTHARIPET: 39.84
Kothari Petrochemicals's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 1.20% 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.
Kothari Petrochemicals ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Kothari Petrochemicals ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kothari Petrochemicals'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:KOTHARIPET vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kothari Petrochemicals's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Petrochemicals'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 (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 38.17% mean?
Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 38.17% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.24. Over the past decade, Kothari Petrochemicals' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 18.24 to 60.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #135 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kothari Petrochemicals' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 38.17% is near median its 10-year median of 37.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.24 to a high of 60.31. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.97. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 38.17% is 282.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #135 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kothari Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Petrochemicals' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #135 out of 1607 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Kothari Petrochemicals in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.97. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 38.17% is 282.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Petrochemicals' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 18.24 to 60.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.24 vs. the industry median of 9.97, Kothari Petrochemicals 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 9.97, 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 38.17% is 282.8% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kothari Petrochemicals's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹147.62, compared to a current price of ₹133.91 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.24 and 282.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.97. Kothari Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.17% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹133.91 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹147.62.
GuruFocus considers Kothari Petrochemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KOTHARIPET:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 38.17% (near median its 10-year median of 37.24)
GF Value™: ₹147.62 vs. price of ₹133.91 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 282.8% above the Chemicals median (#135 of 1607)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KOTHARIPET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kothari Petrochemicals Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of PolyIso Butylene and the sale of petrochemical products used in domains of Lubricant & Dispersant , Fuel Additive, Grease, Adhesive, Sealant, Rubber Manufacturing , Personal Care, Masterbatch Compounding, PVC Pipe & Fitting. The company products include KVIS 10, KVIS 20, KVIS 30, KVIS 100, KVIS 150, KVIS 200, and PIB R-01.
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