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RailTel of IndiaNSE:RAILTEL -0.52%93 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.49% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 24.08. GuruFocus rates NSE:RAILTEL with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹512.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Telecommunication Services companies, RailTel of India ranks better than 77.32% 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. RailTel of India's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 26.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RailTel of India's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:RAILTEL'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.95 Med: 24.08 Max: 37.45
Current: 37.42
During the past 12 years, RailTel of India's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 37.45%. The lowest was 17.95%. And the median was 24.08%.
NSE:RAILTEL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 77.32% of 366
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 16.135
vs NSE:RAILTEL: 37.42
RailTel of India's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 11.30% per year.
RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) 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.
RailTel of India ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
RailTel of India ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RailTel of India'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:RAILTEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, RailTel of India'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.
RailTel of India ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, RailTel of India's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RailTel of India's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
RailTel of India 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 (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 26.49% mean?
RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.49% 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 RailTel of India and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 24.08. Over the past decade, RailTel of India's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 17.95 to 37.45. According to the industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #83 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is RailTel of India's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
RailTel of India's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.49% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.95 to a high of 37.45. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.14. RailTel of India's value of 26.49% is 64.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #83 out of 366 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RailTel of India has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RailTel of India's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, RailTel of India ranks #83 out of 366 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places RailTel of India in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.14. RailTel of India's value of 26.49% is 64.2% above this benchmark. Historically, RailTel of India's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 17.95 to 37.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.08 vs. the industry median of 16.14, RailTel of India 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Telecommunication Services companies is 16.14, based on 366 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. RailTel of India's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 26.49% is 64.2% 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 RailTel of India and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 16.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RailTel of India's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.49%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 24.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RailTel of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹512.51, compared to a current price of ₹285.80 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.49%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.08 and 64.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 16.14. RailTel of India's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 26.49% 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 RailTel of India (NSE:RAILTEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RailTel of India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹285.80 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹512.51.
GuruFocus considers RailTel of India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RAILTEL:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 26.49% (10% above median its 10-year median of 24.08)
GF Value™: ₹512.51 vs. price of ₹285.80 (44.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#83 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RAILTEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd is a neutral telecom infrastructure provider in the country. It owns a pan-India optic fiber network on an exclusive Right of Way along the Railway track. The company's operating segment includes Telecom Services and Project Work services. It generates maximum revenue from the Telecom Services segment. The telecom services segment of the company provides services such as Managed Data Services; Leased Lines; Virtual Private Networks; Internet Leased Lines; Data Centre; Tower collocation, Rack and space, and NLD for voice carriage, and the project work services involve the following projects; National Optical Fiber Networks, Telecom and IT services related projects, and Enterprise specific IT & ITES Projects.
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