Apt Packaging (BOM:506979) ROCE %: 16.54% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:506979 Apt Packaging Ltd BOM:506979
52 GF Score
Price ₹76.43
GF Value ₹39.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Apt Packaging ROCE %?

Apt Packaging BOM:506979 -4.09% 52 ROCE % is 16.54% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:506979 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹39.07 (Significantly 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. Apt Packaging's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.54%.

Apt Packaging  (BOM:506979) 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.

Apt Packaging ROCE % Related Terms

Apt Packaging ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apt Packaging'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.

Apt Packaging ROCE % Chart

Apt Packaging Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.92 5.56 -14.31 13.33 19.03

Apt Packaging Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 93.93 49.45 10.83 10.59 16.54
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Apt Packaging ROCE % Calculation

Apt Packaging'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 )
=20.332/( ( (215.914 - 205.31) + (261.759 - 58.733) )/ 2 )
=20.332/( (10.604+203.026)/ 2 )
=20.332/106.815
=19.03 %

Apt Packaging'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 )
=33.584/( ( (0 - 0) + (261.759 - 58.733) )/ 1 )
=33.584/( ( 0 + 203.026 )/ 1 )
=33.584/203.026
=16.54 %

(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 16.54% mean?
Apt Packaging (BOM:506979) has a ROCE % of 16.54% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Apt Packaging's ROCE % too high?
Apt Packaging's current ROCE % is 16.54%. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Apt Packaging's value of 16.54% is 131.3% above this industry median. Overall, Apt Packaging has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apt Packaging's ROCE % compare to SW and PKG?
Apt Packaging's ROCE % of 16.54% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.15. Apt Packaging's value of 16.54% is 131.3% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROCE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.15, based on 393 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. Apt Packaging's current ROCE % of 16.54% is 131.3% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apt Packaging's current ROCE % is 16.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apt Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apt Packaging (BOM:506979) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹39.07, compared to a current price of ₹76.43 — trading 95.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 16.54% and 131.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 7.15. Apt Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Apt Packaging (BOM:506979), the current ROCE % is 16.54% 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 Apt Packaging (BOM:506979) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apt Packaging stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹76.43 is trading 95.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹39.07. GuruFocus considers Apt Packaging to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:506979:

  • ROCE %: 16.54%
  • GF Value™: ₹39.07 vs. price of ₹76.43 (95.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 131.3% above the Packaging & Containers median

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:506979 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Apt Packaging Business Description

Address Paithan Road, Gut No. 76, Village Pangra, Post Beedkin, Aurangabad, MH, IND, 431106
Apt Packaging Ltd is a manufacturer of Co-extruded seamless plastic tubes in India. The company offers packaging tubes of various diameters, layers, decorations, colors, types, caps, and tamper-proof sealing. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the domestic market from the sale of co-extruded plastic tubes.
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