Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 52.27% (As of Jun. 2026) — 29% Above Median

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NSE:PETRONET Petronet LNG Ltd NSE:PETRONET
82 GF Score
Price ₹293.00
GF Value ₹226.35
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Petronet LNG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Petronet LNG NSE:PETRONET +0.55% 82 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 52.27% as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 40.58. GuruFocus rates NSE:PETRONET with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹226.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Oil & Gas companies, Petronet LNG ranks better than 91.57% 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. Petronet LNG's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 52.27%.

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

NSE:PETRONET' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.47   Med: 40.58   Max: 49.48
Current: 49.48

During the past 13 years, Petronet LNG's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 49.48%. The lowest was 29.47%. And the median was 40.58%.

NSE:PETRONET's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
91.57% of 1008 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 9.15 vs NSE:PETRONET: 49.48

Petronet LNG's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 3.00% per year.


Petronet LNG  (NSE:PETRONET) 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.


Petronet LNG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Petronet LNG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petronet LNG'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.

Petronet LNG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Petronet LNG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Petronet LNG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 39.51 40.95 43.01 62.93 52.27

NSE:PETRONET vs MPC, VLO, PSX: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Petronet LNG'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.


Petronet LNG ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petronet LNG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Petronet LNG 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: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(10394.1 + 9072 + 572) - (7349.8 + 0 + 10066.2)
=2622.1

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 0) - (0 + 0 + 0)
=0

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

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

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2026  Q: Jun. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=61659.6/( ( (115340.1 + max(2622.1, 0)) + (0 + max(0, 0)) )/ 1 )
=61659.6/( ( 117962.2 + 0 )/ 1 )
=61659.6/117962.2
=52.27 %

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 52.27% mean?
Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 52.27% 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 Petronet LNG and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 40.58. Over the past decade, Petronet LNG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 29.47 to 49.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Petronet LNG ranks #85 out of 1008 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Petronet LNG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Petronet LNG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 52.27% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 40.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.47 to a high of 49.48. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.15. Petronet LNG's value of 52.27% is 471.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petronet LNG ranks #85 out of 1008 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Petronet LNG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petronet LNG's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petronet LNG ranks #85 out of 1008 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Petronet LNG in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.15. Petronet LNG's value of 52.27% is 471.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Petronet LNG's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 29.47 to 49.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.58 vs. the industry median of 9.15, Petronet LNG 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Oil & Gas companies is 9.15, based on 1,008 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. Petronet LNG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 52.27% is 471.3% 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 Petronet LNG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petronet LNG's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 52.27%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 40.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petronet LNG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹226.35, compared to a current price of ₹293.00 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 52.27%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 40.58 and 471.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 9.15. Petronet LNG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 52.27% 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 Petronet LNG (NSE:PETRONET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronet LNG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹293.00 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹226.35. GuruFocus considers Petronet LNG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PETRONET:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 52.27% (29% above median its 10-year median of 40.58)
  • GF Value™: ₹226.35 vs. price of ₹293.00 (29.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 471.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#85 of 1008)

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


Petronet LNG Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 532522:India
Address Babar Road, Barakhamba Lane, World Trade Centre, 1st Floor, New Delhi, IND, 110001
Petronet LNG Ltd is an oil and gas refining and marketing company formed by the government of India. The company operates liquified natural gas receiving and regasification terminals across India. Through its terminals, it also offers tolling services and re-loading terminals. The company has a single operating segment which is Natural Gas Business. Petronet LNG also owns a solid cargo port at Dahej with facilities to import and export products such as steel, coal, and fertilizer in bulk. Sales are largely composed of regasified liquefied natural gas and the majority of its revenue is derived from India.
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