International Steels (KAR:ISL) ROCE %: 23.36% (As of Mar. 2026)


KAR:ISL International Steels Ltd KAR:ISL
68 GF Score
Price ₨88.43
GF Value ₨90.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is International Steels ROCE %?

International Steels KAR:ISL 68 ROCE % is 23.36% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:ISL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨90.66 (Fairly Valued). 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. International Steels's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.36%.

International Steels  (KAR:ISL) 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.

International Steels ROCE % Related Terms

International Steels ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Steels'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.

International Steels ROCE % Chart

International Steels Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
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International Steels 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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International Steels ROCE % Calculation

International Steels'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 )
=3185.288/( ( (44689.78 - 18733.013) + (50067.519 - 22314.184) )/ 2 )
=3185.288/( (25956.767+27753.335)/ 2 )
=3185.288/26855.051
=11.86 %

International Steels'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 )
=6443.92/( ( (51201.239 - 23408.723) + (58531.232 - 31161.633) )/ 2 )
=6443.92/( ( 27792.516 + 27369.599 )/ 2 )
=6443.92/27581.0575
=23.36 %

(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 23.36% mean?
International Steels (KAR:ISL) has a ROCE % of 23.36% as of Mar. 2026.
Is International Steels' ROCE % too high?
International Steels' current ROCE % is 23.36%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.50. International Steels' value of 23.36% is 324.7% above this industry median. Overall, International Steels has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Steels' ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
International Steels' ROCE % of 23.36% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.50. International Steels' value of 23.36% is 324.7% 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 Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.50, based on 621 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. International Steels's current ROCE % of 23.36% is 324.7% 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 Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Steels's current ROCE % is 23.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels (KAR:ISL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨90.66, compared to a current price of ₨88.43 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 23.36% and 324.7% above the Steel industry median of 5.50. International Steels' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL), the current ROCE % is 23.36% 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 International Steels (KAR:ISL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Steels stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨88.43 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨90.66. GuruFocus considers International Steels to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:ISL:

  • ROCE %: 23.36%
  • GF Value™: ₨90.66 vs. price of ₨88.43 (2.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 324.7% above the Steel median

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

International Steels Business Description

Address 10 Beaumont Road, 101 Beaumont Plaza, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75530
International Steels Ltd manufactures steel products. The company produces cold rolled, galvanized, and colour coated steel coils and sheets. The company serves industries like construction, appliances, automotive, agricultural implements, and packaging. Geographically, it caters to both domestic and international markets, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from domestic sales.
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