Updater Services (NSE:UDS) ROC %: 9.41% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:UDS Updater Services Ltd NSE:UDS
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Price ₹181.27
GF Value ₹329.19
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Updater Services ROC %?

Updater Services NSE:UDS +0.32% 60 ROC % is 9.41% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:UDS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹329.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Updater Services's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.41%.

As of today (2026-06-27), Updater Services's WACC % is 12.80%. Updater Services's ROC % is 9.24% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Updater Services earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Updater Services  (NSE:UDS) 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, Updater Services's WACC % is 12.80%. Updater Services's ROC % is 9.24% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Updater Services 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.


Updater Services ROC % Related Terms


Updater Services ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Updater Services'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.

Updater Services ROC % Chart

Updater Services Annual Data
Trend Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROC %
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Updater Services Quarterly Data
Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Updater Services ROC % Calculation

Updater Services's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1194.62 * ( 1 - 13.85% )/( (9082.97 + 12061.61)/ 2 )
=1029.16513/10572.29
=9.73 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=15875.99 - 3746.92 - ( 3046.1 - max(0, 4914.87 - 10160.52+3046.1))
=9082.97

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=16398.33 - 732.42 - ( 3604.3 - max(0, 4527.13 - 10503.96+3604.3))
=12061.61

Updater Services's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=1500.92 * ( 1 - 24.4% )/( (0 + 12061.61)/ 1 )
=1134.69552/12061.61
=9.41 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=16398.33 - 732.42 - ( 3604.3 - max(0, 4527.13 - 10503.96+3604.3))
=12061.61

Note: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 9.41% mean?
Updater Services (NSE:UDS) has a ROC % of 9.41% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Updater Services and its competitors.
Is Updater Services' ROC % too high?
Updater Services' current ROC % is 9.41%. The Business Services industry median ROC % is 5.93. Updater Services' value of 9.41% is 58.7% above this industry median. Overall, Updater Services has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Updater Services' ROC % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Updater Services' ROC % of 9.41% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.93. Updater Services' value of 9.41% is 58.7% 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 Business Services company?
The median ROC % among Business Services companies is 5.93, based on 1,075 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. Updater Services's current ROC % of 9.41% is 58.7% 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 Updater Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Updater Services's current ROC % is 9.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Updater Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Updater Services (NSE:UDS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹329.19, compared to a current price of ₹181.27 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 9.41% and 58.7% above the Business Services industry median of 5.93. Updater Services' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Updater Services (NSE:UDS), the current ROC % is 9.41% 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 Updater Services (NSE:UDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Updater Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹181.27 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹329.19. GuruFocus considers Updater Services to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UDS:

  • ROC %: 9.41%
  • GF Value™: ₹329.19 vs. price of ₹181.27 (44.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.7% above the Business Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Updater Services Business Description

Other Exchanges 543996:India
Address No. 42 Gandhi Mandapam Road, 1st Floor, Kotturpuram, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 085
Updater Services Ltd is a company offering d integrated business services platform in India offering integrated facilities management (IFM) services and business support services (BSS) to the clients, with a pan-India presence. It operates in the Business-to-Business (B2B) services space offering a spectrum of business services, which are broadly classified into the two following segments which are IFM & Other Services Segment and BSS Segment.
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