Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) ROCE %: 19.69% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:HCC Hindustan Construction Co Ltd NSE:HCC
69 GF Score
Price ₹26.76
GF Value ₹16.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Construction Co ROCE %?

Hindustan Construction Co NSE:HCC -2.26% 69 ROCE % is 19.69% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HCC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹16.31 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Hindustan Construction Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.69%.

Hindustan Construction Co  (NSE:HCC) 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.

Hindustan Construction Co ROCE % Related Terms

Hindustan Construction Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Construction Co'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.

Hindustan Construction Co ROCE % Chart

Hindustan Construction Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Hindustan Construction Co 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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Hindustan Construction Co ROCE % Calculation

Hindustan Construction Co'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 )
=6923.7/( ( (80883.3 - 48296.7) + (84917.8 - 44983.5) )/ 2 )
=6923.7/( (32586.6+39934.3)/ 2 )
=6923.7/36260.45
=19.09 %

Hindustan Construction Co'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 )
=7864.4/( ( (0 - 0) + (84917.8 - 44983.5) )/ 1 )
=7864.4/( ( 0 + 39934.3 )/ 1 )
=7864.4/39934.3
=19.69 %

(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 19.69% mean?
Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) has a ROCE % of 19.69% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Hindustan Construction Co's ROCE % too high?
Hindustan Construction Co's current ROCE % is 19.69%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.22. Hindustan Construction Co's value of 19.69% is 139.5% above this industry median. Overall, Hindustan Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Construction Co's ROCE % compare to PWR and FIX?
Hindustan Construction Co's ROCE % of 19.69% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.22. Hindustan Construction Co's value of 19.69% is 139.5% 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.22, based on 1,754 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. Hindustan Construction Co's current ROCE % of 19.69% is 139.5% 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Construction Co's current ROCE % is 19.69%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹16.31, compared to a current price of ₹26.76 — trading 64.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 19.69% and 139.5% above the Construction industry median of 8.22. Hindustan Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC), the current ROCE % is 19.69% 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 Hindustan Construction Co (NSE:HCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹26.76 is trading 64.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹16.31. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Construction Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HCC:

  • ROCE %: 19.69%
  • GF Value™: ₹16.31 vs. price of ₹26.76 (64.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 139.5% above the Construction median

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

Hindustan Construction Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 500185:India
Address Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Hincon House, C-101, 1st Floor, 247 Park, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400083
Hindustan Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the EPC(Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Business. It is involved in high-value projects that span across diverse sectors such as transportation, power, marine projects, irrigation and water supply, special buildings and industrial plants. Its business segments include Engineering and Construction, which is the key revenue driver; Infrastructure; Real Estate; and others.
69GF Score

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