Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) ROCE %: 6.71% (As of Mar. 2026)


BOM:500449 Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd BOM:500449
57 GF Score
Price ₹37.18
GF Value ₹33.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Organic Chemicals ROCE %?

Hindustan Organic Chemicals BOM:500449 +1.09% 57 ROCE % is 6.71% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500449 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹33.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Hindustan Organic Chemicals's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.71%.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals  (BOM:500449) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals ROCE % Related Terms

Hindustan Organic Chemicals ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Organic Chemicals's ROCE % 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.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals ROCE % Chart

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Hindustan Organic Chemicals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Hindustan Organic Chemicals ROCE % Calculation

Hindustan Organic Chemicals's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=65.619/( ( (15643.747 - 3673.933) + (15419.748 - 3626.356) )/ 2 )
=65.619/( (11969.814+11793.392)/ 2 )
=65.619/11881.603
=0.55 %

Hindustan Organic Chemicals's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=791.764/( ( (0 - 0) + (15419.748 - 3626.356) )/ 1 )
=791.764/( ( 0 + 11793.392 )/ 1 )
=791.764/11793.392
=6.71 %

(1) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 6.71% mean?
Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) has a ROCE % of 6.71% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Hindustan Organic Chemicals' ROCE % too high?
Hindustan Organic Chemicals' current ROCE % is 6.71%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Hindustan Organic Chemicals' value of 6.71% is 4.5% above this industry median. Overall, Hindustan Organic Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Organic Chemicals' ROCE % compare to DOW?
Hindustan Organic Chemicals' ROCE % of 6.71% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Hindustan Organic Chemicals' value of 6.71% is 4.5% 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 ROCE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.42, based on 1,589 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hindustan Organic Chemicals's current ROCE % of 6.71% is 4.5% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Organic Chemicals's current ROCE % is 6.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Organic Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.39, compared to a current price of ₹37.18 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.71% and 4.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.42. Hindustan Organic Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449), the current ROCE % is 6.71% 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 Hindustan Organic Chemicals (BOM:500449) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Organic Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹37.18 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.39. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Organic Chemicals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:500449:

  • ROCE %: 6.71%
  • GF Value™: ₹33.39 vs. price of ₹37.18 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.5% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Business Description

Address Ambalamugal PO, Post Bag: No: 18, Kunnathunad, Ernakulam, KL, IND, 682302
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of bulk industrial chemicals and chemical intermediates. It has manufacturing units in Kochi, Kerala. The company produces Phenol, Acetone, and Hydrogen Peroxide using Benzene and LPG from petroleum refineries. These chemicals are essential for industries such as resins, pharmaceuticals, dyes, rubber chemicals, paints, and pesticides. Phenol is used in resins, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals; Acetone serves as a solvent and chemical intermediate in explosives and lacquers; Hydrogen Peroxide is an eco-friendly bleaching agent used in textiles, paper, electronics, and environmental applications. The company also produces polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) plastic through its subsidiary and focuses on quality and safety.
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