Southern Latex (BOM:514454) ROCE %: 17.15% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BOM:514454 Southern Latex Ltd BOM:514454
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What is Southern Latex ROCE %?

Southern Latex BOM:514454 -4.98% 35 ROCE % is 17.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:514454 with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 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. Southern Latex's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.15%.

Southern Latex  (BOM:514454) 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.

Southern Latex ROCE % Related Terms

Southern Latex ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Latex'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.

Southern Latex ROCE % Chart

Southern Latex 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 -3.95 -4.00 -4.26 4.11 4.71

Southern Latex 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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Southern Latex ROCE % Calculation

Southern Latex'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 )
=3.258/( ( (69.04 - 1.2) + (70.882 - 0.292) )/ 2 )
=3.258/( (67.84+70.59)/ 2 )
=3.258/69.215
=4.71 %

Southern Latex'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 )
=11.892/( ( (68.471 - 0.354) + (70.882 - 0.292) )/ 2 )
=11.892/( ( 68.117 + 70.59 )/ 2 )
=11.892/69.3535
=17.15 %

(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 17.15% mean?
Southern Latex (BOM:514454) has a ROCE % of 17.15% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Southern Latex's ROCE % too high?
Southern Latex's current ROCE % is 17.15%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.52. Southern Latex's value of 17.15% is 163% above this industry median. Overall, Southern Latex has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Latex's ROCE % compare to DOW?
Southern Latex's ROCE % of 17.15% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.52. Southern Latex's value of 17.15% is 163% 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 6.52, 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. Southern Latex's current ROCE % of 17.15% is 163% 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 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Latex's current ROCE % is 17.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Latex stock overvalued right now?
Southern Latex (BOM:514454) has a current ROCE % of 17.15%. The current ROCE % is 17.15% and 163% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.52. Southern Latex's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 2 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 Southern Latex (BOM:514454), the current ROCE % is 17.15% 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.

Southern Latex Business Description

Address No. 66, New Avadi Road, 2nd Floor, $2 Kurunji Apartments, Chennai, TN, IND, 600010
Southern Latex Ltd has been engaged in the manufacture of rubberised coir products since its inception.
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