Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) ROCE %: 2.87% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:AMBUJACEM Ambuja Cements Ltd NSE:AMBUJACEM
82 GF Score
Price ₹418.85
GF Value ₹641.48
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Ambuja Cements ROCE %?

Ambuja Cements NSE:AMBUJACEM -0.71% 82 ROCE % is 2.87% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:AMBUJACEM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹641.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 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. Ambuja Cements's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.87%.

Ambuja Cements  (NSE:AMBUJACEM) 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.

Ambuja Cements ROCE % Related Terms

Ambuja Cements ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambuja Cements'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.

Ambuja Cements ROCE % Chart

Ambuja Cements Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Ambuja Cements Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Ambuja Cements ROCE % Calculation

Ambuja Cements'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 )
=35223.8/( ( (811063.6 - 138452.6) + (896066 - 130962.4) )/ 2 )
=35223.8/( (672611+765103.6)/ 2 )
=35223.8/718857.3
=4.90 %

Ambuja Cements'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 )
=21957.2/( ( (0 - 0) + (896066 - 130962.4) )/ 1 )
=21957.2/( ( 0 + 765103.6 )/ 1 )
=21957.2/765103.6
=2.87 %

(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 2.87% mean?
Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) has a ROCE % of 2.87% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Ambuja Cements' ROCE % too high?
Ambuja Cements' current ROCE % is 2.87%. The Building Materials industry median ROCE % is 5.95. Ambuja Cements' value of 2.87% is 51.8% below this industry median. Overall, Ambuja Cements has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambuja Cements' ROCE % compare to CRH and VMC?
Ambuja Cements' ROCE % of 2.87% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.95. Ambuja Cements' value of 2.87% is 51.8% 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROCE % among Building Materials companies is 5.95, 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. Ambuja Cements's current ROCE % of 2.87% is 51.8% 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 Building Materials industry, the median ROCE % is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambuja Cements's current ROCE % is 2.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambuja Cements stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹641.48, compared to a current price of ₹418.85 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 2.87% and 51.8% below the Building Materials industry median of 5.95. Ambuja Cements' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM), the current ROCE % is 2.87% 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 Ambuja Cements (NSE:AMBUJACEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambuja Cements stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹418.85 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹641.48. GuruFocus considers Ambuja Cements to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:AMBUJACEM:

  • ROCE %: 2.87%
  • GF Value™: ₹641.48 vs. price of ₹418.85 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.8% below the Building Materials median

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

Ambuja Cements Business Description

Address Shantigram, S.G. Highway, Adani Corporate House, Near Vaishno Devi Circle, Khodiyar, Ahemdabad, GJ, IND, 382421
Ambuja Cements Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement, intermediary products, and cement-related products. The Company operates multiple cement manufacturing plants located at various locations and markets cement and cement-related products. Its product portfolio includes Ambuja Kawach, Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Compocem, Ambuja Cement, Ambuja Cool Walls, Purasand for Concrete & Plaster, and others. The Company generates revenue from within India.
82GF Score

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