Primo Chemicals (BOM:506852) ROCE %: 9.38% (As of Mar. 2026)


BOM:506852 Primo Chemicals Ltd BOM:506852
63 GF Score
Price ₹24.42
GF Value ₹46.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Primo Chemicals ROCE %?

Primo Chemicals BOM:506852 -1.61% 63 ROCE % is 9.38% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:506852 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹46.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. Primo Chemicals's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.38%.

Primo Chemicals  (BOM:506852) 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.

Primo Chemicals ROCE % Related Terms

Primo Chemicals ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Primo 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.

Primo Chemicals ROCE % Chart

Primo Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Primo 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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Primo Chemicals ROCE % Calculation

Primo 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 )
=353.165/( ( (7405.443 - 2378.997) + (6924.836 - 1936.345) )/ 2 )
=353.165/( (5026.446+4988.491)/ 2 )
=353.165/5007.4685
=7.05 %

Primo 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 )
=468.08/( ( (0 - 0) + (6924.836 - 1936.345) )/ 1 )
=468.08/( ( 0 + 4988.491 )/ 1 )
=468.08/4988.491
=9.38 %

(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 9.38% mean?
Primo Chemicals (BOM:506852) has a ROCE % of 9.38% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Primo Chemicals' ROCE % too high?
Primo Chemicals' current ROCE % is 9.38%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Primo Chemicals' value of 9.38% is 46.1% above this industry median. Overall, Primo Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primo Chemicals' ROCE % compare to DOW?
Primo Chemicals' ROCE % of 9.38% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Primo Chemicals' value of 9.38% is 46.1% 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 1,585 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. Primo Chemicals's current ROCE % of 9.38% is 46.1% 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. Primo Chemicals's current ROCE % is 9.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primo Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primo Chemicals (BOM:506852) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹46.52, compared to a current price of ₹24.42 — trading 47.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 9.38% and 46.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.42. Primo Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Primo Chemicals (BOM:506852), the current ROCE % is 9.38% 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 Primo Chemicals (BOM:506852) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primo Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹24.42 is trading 47.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹46.52. GuruFocus considers Primo Chemicals to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:506852:

  • ROCE %: 9.38%
  • GF Value™: ₹46.52 vs. price of ₹24.42 (47.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.1% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506852 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Primo Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges PRIMO:India
Address Bay No. 46-50, Sector- 31A, Chandigarh, IND, 160030
Primo Chemicals Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of chemicals. Its product portfolio includes Caustic Soda Lye and its by-products are Hydrochloric Acid, Liquid Chlorine, Sodium Hypochlorite, and Hydrogen gas. The company generates revenue from the sale of goods and trading sales.
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