Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL) ROCE %: 20.17% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:CDSL Central Depository Services (India) Ltd NSE:CDSL
97 GF Score
Price ₹1,317.00
GF Value ₹1,628.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Central Depository Services (India) ROCE %?

Central Depository Services (India) NSE:CDSL -1.10% 97 ROCE % is 20.17% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:CDSL with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,628.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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. Central Depository Services (India)'s annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.17%.

Central Depository Services (India)  (NSE:CDSL) 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.

Central Depository Services (India) ROCE % Related Terms

Central Depository Services (India) ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Depository Services (India)'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.

Central Depository Services (India) ROCE % Chart

Central Depository Services (India) Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Central Depository Services (India) Quarterly Data
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Central Depository Services (India) ROCE % Calculation

Central Depository Services (India)'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 )
=6091.59/( ( (21621.375 - 3167.457) + (24190.315 - 3709.427) )/ 2 )
=6091.59/( (18453.918+20480.888)/ 2 )
=6091.59/19467.403
=31.29 %

Central Depository Services (India)'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 )
=4130.484/( ( (0 - 0) + (24190.315 - 3709.427) )/ 1 )
=4130.484/( ( 0 + 20480.888 )/ 1 )
=4130.484/20480.888
=20.17 %

(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 20.17% mean?
Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL) has a ROCE % of 20.17% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Central Depository Services (India)'s ROCE % too high?
Central Depository Services (India)'s current ROCE % is 20.17%. The Capital Markets industry median ROCE % is 5.64. Central Depository Services (India)'s value of 20.17% is 257.6% above this industry median. Overall, Central Depository Services (India) has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Depository Services (India)'s ROCE % compare to MS and GS?
Central Depository Services (India)'s ROCE % of 20.17% can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.64. Central Depository Services (India)'s value of 20.17% is 257.6% 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 Capital Markets company?
The median ROCE % among Capital Markets companies is 5.64, based on 693 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. Central Depository Services (India)'s current ROCE % of 20.17% is 257.6% 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 Capital Markets industry, the median ROCE % is 5.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Depository Services (India)'s current ROCE % is 20.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Depository Services (India) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,628.53, compared to a current price of ₹1,317.00 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 20.17% and 257.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 5.64. Central Depository Services (India)'s overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 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 Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL), the current ROCE % is 20.17% 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 Central Depository Services (India) (NSE:CDSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Depository Services (India) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹1,317.00 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,628.53. GuruFocus considers Central Depository Services (India) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:CDSL:

  • ROCE %: 20.17%
  • GF Value™: ₹1,628.53 vs. price of ₹1,317.00 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 257.6% above the Capital Markets median

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

Central Depository Services (India) Business Description

Address N.M Joshi Marg, Unit No. A-2501, A Wing, Marathon Futurex, Mafatlal Mills Compound, Lower Parel East, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400013
Central Depository Services (India) Ltd is a securities depository in India. It offers dematerialization for a wide range of securities, including equity shares, preference shares, mutual fund units, debt instruments, and government securities. In addition, it is involved in centralized record keeping of KYC documents of investors, and providing repository services to policyholders to store their receipts and policies in electronic form. The group operates in three segments: Depository, Data Entry, and Storage and Repository. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Depository segment, which provides various services to investors, including dematerialization, rematerialization, holding, transfer, and pledge of securities in electronic form, as well as e-voting services to companies.
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