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Seshasayee Paper & BoardsNSE:SESHAPAPER -1.41%74 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68% as of Jun. 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 26.15. GuruFocus rates NSE:SESHAPAPER with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹295.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 285 Forest Products companies, Seshasayee Paper & Boards ranks better than 75.44% 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. Seshasayee Paper & Boards's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Seshasayee Paper & Boards's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SESHAPAPER'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.55 Med: 26.15 Max: 50.16
Current: 10.82
During the past 13 years, Seshasayee Paper & Boards's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 50.16%. The lowest was 7.55%. And the median was 26.15%.
NSE:SESHAPAPER's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 75.44% of 285
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 4.72
vs NSE:SESHAPAPER: 10.82
Seshasayee Paper & Boards's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was -8.60% per year.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) 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.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Seshasayee Paper & Boards ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seshasayee Paper & Boards'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.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
Seshasayee Paper & Boards ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Seshasayee Paper & Boards'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.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Seshasayee Paper & Boards's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seshasayee Paper & Boards's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards 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 14.68% mean?
Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.68% 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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 26.15. Over the past decade, Seshasayee Paper & Boards' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.55 to 50.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Seshasayee Paper & Boards ranks #70 out of 285 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Seshasayee Paper & Boards' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Seshasayee Paper & Boards' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.68% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 26.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.55 to a high of 50.16. The Forest Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.72. Seshasayee Paper & Boards' value of 14.68% is 211% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seshasayee Paper & Boards ranks #70 out of 285 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seshasayee Paper & Boards has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seshasayee Paper & Boards' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Seshasayee Paper & Boards ranks #70 out of 285 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Seshasayee Paper & Boards in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.72. Seshasayee Paper & Boards' value of 14.68% is 211% above this benchmark. Historically, Seshasayee Paper & Boards' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.55 to 50.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.15 vs. the industry median of 4.72, Seshasayee Paper & Boards 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Forest Products companies is 4.72, based on 285 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. Seshasayee Paper & Boards's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.68% is 211% 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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seshasayee Paper & Boards's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 26.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seshasayee Paper & Boards stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹295.59, compared to a current price of ₹229.34 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 26.15 and 211% above the Forest Products industry median of 4.72. Seshasayee Paper & Boards' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.68% 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 Seshasayee Paper & Boards (NSE:SESHAPAPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seshasayee Paper & Boards stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹229.34 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹295.59.
GuruFocus considers Seshasayee Paper & Boards to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SESHAPAPER:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 14.68% (44% below median its 10-year median of 26.15)
GF Value™: ₹295.59 vs. price of ₹229.34 (22.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 211% above the Forest Products median (#70 of 285)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SESHAPAPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seshasayee Paper & Boards Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of paper and paper boards at its unit at Erode and Tirunelveli. The four key Paper and Board segments are: Newsprint, and Printing and Writing Papers, Paper Boards for packaging applications, Tissue Papers & other Speciality Papers. Packaging continues to be fastest growing segment globally The company derives maximum revenue from the sale of paper products in India.
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