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ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Sonal Mercantile's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.18%.
As of today (2026-07-13), Sonal Mercantile's WACC % is 2.56%. Sonal Mercantile's ROC % is 1.71% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Sonal Mercantile earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Sonal Mercantile (BOM:538943) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Sonal Mercantile's WACC % is 2.56%. Sonal Mercantile's ROC % is 1.71% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Sonal Mercantile earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Sonal Mercantile ROC % Related Terms
Sonal Mercantile ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonal Mercantile's ROC % 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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.
Sonal Mercantile (BOM:538943) has a ROC % of 3.18% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Sonal Mercantile and its competitors.
Is Sonal Mercantile's ROC % too high?
Sonal Mercantile's current ROC % is 3.18%. The Credit Services industry median ROC % is 1.98. Sonal Mercantile's value of 3.18% is 61% above this industry median. Overall, Sonal Mercantile has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonal Mercantile's ROC % compare to V and MA?
Sonal Mercantile's ROC % of 3.18% can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.98. Sonal Mercantile's value of 3.18% is 61% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Credit Services company?
The median ROC % among Credit Services companies is 1.98, based on 418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonal Mercantile's current ROC % of 3.18% is 61% 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 % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Sonal Mercantile and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median ROC % is 1.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonal Mercantile's current ROC % is 3.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonal Mercantile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonal Mercantile (BOM:538943) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹111.38, compared to a current price of ₹93.70 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 3.18% and 61% above the Credit Services industry median of 1.98. Sonal Mercantile's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonal Mercantile (BOM:538943), the current ROC % is 3.18% 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 Sonal Mercantile (BOM:538943) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonal Mercantile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹93.70 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹111.38.
GuruFocus considers Sonal Mercantile to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:538943:
ROC %: 3.18%
GF Value™: ₹111.38 vs. price of ₹93.70 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61% above the Credit Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:538943 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonal Mercantile Ltd is an India-based non-banking financial company. It is engaged in providing secured and unsecured loans and advances and is also involved in investing in quoted and unquoted securities in the stock and commodity markets. The company offers inter-corporate loans, personal loans, long-term and short-term loans, Trade financing, Bills Discounting, Project Appraisal, Loans against Guarantees, and Properties.
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