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Pondy Oxides And ChemicalsNSE:POCL -0.65%86 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 24.76. GuruFocus rates NSE:POCL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹455.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks better than 84.98% 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. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.02%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:POCL'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.59 Med: 24.76 Max: 35.85
Current: 27.23
During the past 13 years, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 35.85%. The lowest was 7.59%. And the median was 24.76%.
NSE:POCL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 84.98% of 1605
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 9.55
vs NSE:POCL: 27.23
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) 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.
* 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.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
NSE:POCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals'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.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals 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:
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 25.02% mean?
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.02% 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 Pondy Oxides And Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.76. Over the past decade, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.59 to 35.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #241 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.02% is near median its 10-year median of 24.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.59 to a high of 35.85. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.55. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' value of 25.02% is 162% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #241 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals ranks #241 out of 1605 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Pondy Oxides And Chemicals in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.55. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' value of 25.02% is 162% above this benchmark. Historically, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.59 to 35.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.76 vs. the industry median of 9.55, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals 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 9.55, based on 1,605 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. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.02% is 162% 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 Pondy Oxides And Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pondy Oxides And Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹455.94, compared to a current price of ₹522.80 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.76 and 162% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.55. Pondy Oxides And Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.02% 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 Pondy Oxides And Chemicals (NSE:POCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pondy Oxides And Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹522.80 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹455.94.
GuruFocus considers Pondy Oxides And Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:POCL:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 25.02% (near median its 10-year median of 24.76)
GF Value™: ₹455.94 vs. price of ₹522.80 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 162% above the Chemicals median (#241 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:POCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pondy Oxides And Chemicals Ltd is engaged in converting scraps of various forms of Lead, Aluminum and Copper into Lead Metal, Aluminium Metal, and Copper and its Alloys. Lead battery scrap is smelted by the Company to produce secondary lead metal is then processed into pure lead and specific lead alloys. The Company's products are exported across the globe, mostly catering to Asian countries like Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and the Middle East. It has one reportable segment lead and lead alloys.
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