Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) ROCE %: 2.37% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Popular Foundations ROCE %?

Popular Foundations BOM:544259 -2.60% 35 ROCE % is 2.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:544259 with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 10 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. Popular Foundations's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.37%.

Popular Foundations  (BOM:544259) 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.

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Popular Foundations ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Popular Foundations'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.

Popular Foundations ROCE % Chart

Popular Foundations Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.85 11.54 22.62 17.97 4.84

Popular Foundations Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 19.92 21.62 11.08 7.34 2.37
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Popular Foundations ROCE % Calculation

Popular Foundations'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 )
=22.679/( ( (733.32 - 273.028) + (841.794 - 365.374) )/ 2 )
=22.679/( (460.292+476.42)/ 2 )
=22.679/468.356
=4.84 %

Popular Foundations'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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=11.218/( ( (728.577 - 258.484) + (841.794 - 365.374) )/ 2 )
=11.218/( ( 470.093 + 476.42 )/ 2 )
=11.218/473.2565
=2.37 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 2.37% mean?
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a ROCE % of 2.37% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Popular Foundations' ROCE % too high?
Popular Foundations' current ROCE % is 2.37%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.22. Popular Foundations' value of 2.37% is 71.2% below this industry median. Overall, Popular Foundations has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Popular Foundations' ROCE % compare to PWR and FIX?
Popular Foundations' ROCE % of 2.37% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.22. Popular Foundations' value of 2.37% is 71.2% below 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.22, based on 1,758 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. Popular Foundations's current ROCE % of 2.37% is 71.2% below 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Popular Foundations's current ROCE % is 2.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Popular Foundations stock overvalued right now?
Popular Foundations (BOM:544259) has a current ROCE % of 2.37%. The current ROCE % is 2.37% and 71.2% below the Construction industry median of 8.22. Popular Foundations' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 10 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 Popular Foundations (BOM:544259), the current ROCE % is 2.37% 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.

Popular Foundations Business Description

Address New No. 32/1, 32/2, Old No. 9/1, 9/2, Kamatchi Apartment, 10th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai, TN, IND, 600083
Popular Foundations Ltd is a company engaged in engineering and construction activities, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions within the construction sector. The company is recognized for its expertise in handling a diverse range of projects, including commercial buildings, hotels, factories, art centres, residential buildings, and educational institutions. It is committed to delivering quality construction services that meet the specific needs of its clients across various industries.
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