Coal India (BOM:533278) ROCE %: 22.10% (As of Jun. 2026)

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BOM:533278 Coal India Ltd BOM:533278
94 GF Score
Price ₹408.30
GF Value ₹458.26
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Coal India ROCE %?

Coal India BOM:533278 -0.05% 94 ROCE % is 22.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:533278 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹458.26 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Coal India's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 22.10%.

Coal India  (BOM:533278) 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.

Coal India ROCE % Related Terms

Coal India ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coal India'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.

Coal India ROCE % Chart

Coal India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Coal India Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Coal India ROCE % Calculation

Coal India'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 )
=427807.6/( ( (2593958.5 - 612976.5) + (2856602.7 - 676511.1) )/ 2 )
=427807.6/( (1980982+2180091.6)/ 2 )
=427807.6/2080536.8
=20.56 %

Coal India's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=481865.6/( ( (2856602.7 - 676511.1) + (0 - 0) )/ 1 )
=481865.6/( ( 2180091.6 + 0 )/ 1 )
=481865.6/2180091.6
=22.10 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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 22.10% mean?
Coal India (BOM:533278) has a ROCE % of 22.10% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Coal India's ROCE % too high?
Coal India's current ROCE % is 22.10%. The Other Energy Sources industry median ROCE % is 1.29. Coal India's value of 22.10% is 1619.8% above this industry median. Overall, Coal India has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coal India's ROCE % compare to competitors?
Coal India's ROCE % of 22.10% can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. The industry median ROCE % is 1.29. Coal India's value of 22.10% is 1619.8% 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median ROCE % among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.29, based on 180 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. Coal India's current ROCE % of 22.10% is 1619.8% 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 Other Energy Sources industry, the median ROCE % is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coal India's current ROCE % is 22.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coal India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coal India (BOM:533278) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹458.26, compared to a current price of ₹408.30 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 22.10% and 1619.8% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.29. Coal India's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Coal India (BOM:533278), the current ROCE % is 22.10% as of Jun. 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 Coal India (BOM:533278) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coal India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹408.30 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹458.26. GuruFocus considers Coal India to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:533278:

  • ROCE %: 22.10%
  • GF Value™: ₹458.26 vs. price of ₹408.30 (10.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1619.8% above the Other Energy Sources median

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:533278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Coal India Business Description

Other Exchanges COALINDIA:India
Address Coal Bhawan, Premises No-04 MAR, Plot No-AF-III, Action Area-1A, 3rd Floor, Core-2, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700156
Coal India Ltd is a state-owned coal mining company, which was formed when the government took over many private coal mines. Coal India is responsible for the vast majority of India's coal production. The Company is engaged in a single segment business of Coal mining.
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