Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) ROCE %: 50.59% (As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:ARPL Archroma Pakistan Ltd KAR:ARPL
64 GF Score
Price ₨399.98
GF Value ₨457.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Archroma Pakistan ROCE %?

Archroma Pakistan KAR:ARPL 64 ROCE % is 50.59% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:ARPL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨457.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 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. Archroma Pakistan's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.59%.

Archroma Pakistan  (KAR:ARPL) 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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Archroma Pakistan ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archroma Pakistan'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.

Archroma Pakistan ROCE % Chart

Archroma Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
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Archroma Pakistan 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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Archroma Pakistan ROCE % Calculation

Archroma Pakistan's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=2238.642/( ( (14303.23 - 10065.048) + (15727.74 - 10745.364) )/ 2 )
=2238.642/( (4238.182+4982.376)/ 2 )
=2238.642/4610.279
=48.56 %

Archroma Pakistan'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 )
=2641.276/( ( (18864.234 - 13801.746) + (18515.049 - 13135.82) )/ 2 )
=2641.276/( ( 5062.488 + 5379.229 )/ 2 )
=2641.276/5220.8585
=50.59 %

(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 50.59% mean?
Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) has a ROCE % of 50.59% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Archroma Pakistan's ROCE % too high?
Archroma Pakistan's current ROCE % is 50.59%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.45. Archroma Pakistan's value of 50.59% is 684.9% above this industry median. Overall, Archroma Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archroma Pakistan's ROCE % compare to DOW?
Archroma Pakistan's ROCE % of 50.59% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.45. Archroma Pakistan's value of 50.59% is 684.9% 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 6.45, based on 1,594 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. Archroma Pakistan's current ROCE % of 50.59% is 684.9% 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 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archroma Pakistan's current ROCE % is 50.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archroma Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨457.23, compared to a current price of ₨399.98 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 50.59% and 684.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.45. Archroma Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL), the current ROCE % is 50.59% 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 Archroma Pakistan (KAR:ARPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archroma Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨399.98 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨457.23. GuruFocus considers Archroma Pakistan to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ARPL:

  • ROCE %: 50.59%
  • GF Value™: ₨457.23 vs. price of ₨399.98 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 684.9% above the Chemicals median

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

Archroma Pakistan Business Description

Address Korangi Industrial Area, No. 1-A/1, Sector 20, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74900
Archroma Pakistan Ltd is a Pakistan-based color and specialty chemicals company. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals, dyes, and chemicals for textiles, paper, packaging, coatings, and construction. The company provides services for managing whiteness, coloration, and special coatings across all types of paper. The company's key revenue comes from domestic sales.
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