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Shankar Lal Rampal Dye ChemNSE:SRD -1.34%48 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 12.94. GuruFocus rates NSE:SRD with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹118.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Chemicals companies, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem ranks better than 50.06% 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. Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SRD'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.85 Med: 12.94 Max: 50.06
Current: 9.69
During the past 13 years, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 50.06%. The lowest was 3.85%. And the median was 12.94%.
NSE:SRD's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 50.06% of 1604
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 9.675
vs NSE:SRD: 9.69
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.
NSE:SRD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem'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.
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem'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 18.31% mean?
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem (NSE:SRD) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.31% 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 Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 12.94. Over the past decade, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.85 to 50.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem ranks #801 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.31% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 12.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.85 to a high of 50.06. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.68. Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's value of 18.31% is 89.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem ranks #801 out of 1604 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem ranks #801 out of 1604 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.68. Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's value of 18.31% is 89.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.85 to 50.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.94 vs. the industry median of 9.68, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem 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 9.68, based on 1,604 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. Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.31% is 89.3% 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 Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.31%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 12.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem (NSE:SRD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹118.90, compared to a current price of ₹38.16 — trading 67.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.31%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 12.94 and 89.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.68. Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem (NSE:SRD), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.31% 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 Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem (NSE:SRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹38.16 is trading 67.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹118.90.
GuruFocus considers Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SRD:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.31% (41% above median its 10-year median of 12.94)
GF Value™: ₹118.90 vs. price of ₹38.16 (67.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.3% above the Chemicals median (#801 of 1604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shankar Lal Rampal Dye Chem Ltd is engaged in Trading in Dyes And Chemicals and allied products. The company is a trader, exporter, importer, and supplier of sulphur dyes, paraffin wax, phosphoric acid, sodium sulphide, hydrogen peroxide, citric acid monohydrate, phosphate chemicals, refined glycerine, and others. Its geographic revenue comes from Domestic Sales and Export Sales.
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