Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) ROCE %: 9.55% (As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

KAR:GWLC Gharibwal Cement Ltd KAR:GWLC
91 GF Score
Price ₨48.75
GF Value ₨42.91
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Gharibwal Cement ROCE %?

Gharibwal Cement KAR:GWLC +1.50% 91 ROCE % is 9.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:GWLC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨42.91 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Gharibwal Cement's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.55%.

Gharibwal Cement  (KAR:GWLC) 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.

Gharibwal Cement ROCE % Related Terms

Gharibwal Cement ROCE % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Gharibwal Cement'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.

Gharibwal Cement ROCE % Chart

Gharibwal Cement Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.26 13.74 11.12 9.59 11.11

Gharibwal Cement 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 9.97 17.34 5.51 16.52 9.55
KAR:GWLC
91GF Score
Gharibwal Cement Ltd KAR:GWLC
ROCE % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Gharibwal Cement ROCE % Calculation

Gharibwal Cement's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=3796.32/( ( (37125.657 - 3737.339) + (38680.762 - 3702.844) )/ 2 )
=3796.32/( (33388.318+34977.918)/ 2 )
=3796.32/34183.118
=11.11 %

Gharibwal Cement'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 )
=3418.316/( ( (40644.188 - 5033.846) + (40931.086 - 4930.063) )/ 2 )
=3418.316/( ( 35610.342 + 36001.023 )/ 2 )
=3418.316/35805.6825
=9.55 %

(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 9.55% mean?
Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) has a ROCE % of 9.55% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Gharibwal Cement's ROCE % too high?
Gharibwal Cement's current ROCE % is 9.55%. The Building Materials industry median ROCE % is 5.90. Gharibwal Cement's value of 9.55% is 61.9% above this industry median. Overall, Gharibwal Cement has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gharibwal Cement's ROCE % compare to CRH and VMC?
Gharibwal Cement's ROCE % of 9.55% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.90. Gharibwal Cement's value of 9.55% is 61.9% 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROCE % among Building Materials companies is 5.90, based on 405 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. Gharibwal Cement's current ROCE % of 9.55% is 61.9% 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 Building Materials industry, the median ROCE % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gharibwal Cement's current ROCE % is 9.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gharibwal Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨42.91, compared to a current price of ₨48.75 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 9.55% and 61.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.90. Gharibwal Cement's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC), the current ROCE % is 9.55% 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 Gharibwal Cement (KAR:GWLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gharibwal Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨48.75 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨42.91. GuruFocus considers Gharibwal Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:GWLC:

  • ROCE %: 9.55%
  • GF Value™: ₨42.91 vs. price of ₨48.75 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.9% above the Building Materials median

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

Gharibwal Cement Business Description

Address 27 H-Block, College Road, Gulberg-II, 1st Floor, Pace Tower, Lahore, PB, PAK
Gharibwal Cement Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement. The firm offers Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) that is used in all general constructions, especially in prominent projects where cement is needed to meet strict quality requirements.
91GF Score

Get the complete analysis for KAR:GWLC

ROCE % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

₨48.75
Price
₨42.91
GF Value