National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) ROCE %: 24.55% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:NFL National Fertilizers Ltd NSE:NFL
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Price ₹75.18
GF Value ₹301.05
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What is National Fertilizers ROCE %?

National Fertilizers NSE:NFL -1.98% 72 ROCE % is 24.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:NFL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹301.05 (Possible Value Trap). 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. National Fertilizers's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.55%.

National Fertilizers  (NSE:NFL) 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.

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National Fertilizers ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Fertilizers'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.

National Fertilizers ROCE % Chart

National Fertilizers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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National Fertilizers 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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National Fertilizers ROCE % Calculation

National Fertilizers'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 )
=5238.4/( ( (93108.7 - 49088.7) + (117243.1 - 73797.2) )/ 2 )
=5238.4/( (44020+43445.9)/ 2 )
=5238.4/43732.95
=11.98 %

National Fertilizers'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 )
=10667.6/( ( (0 - 0) + (117243.1 - 73797.2) )/ 1 )
=10667.6/( ( 0 + 43445.9 )/ 1 )
=10667.6/43445.9
=24.55 %

(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 24.55% mean?
National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) has a ROCE % of 24.55% as of Mar. 2026.
Is National Fertilizers' ROCE % too high?
National Fertilizers' current ROCE % is 24.55%. The Agriculture industry median ROCE % is 9.43. National Fertilizers' value of 24.55% is 160.3% above this industry median. Overall, National Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Fertilizers' ROCE % compare to CTVA and CF?
National Fertilizers' ROCE % of 24.55% can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.43. National Fertilizers' value of 24.55% is 160.3% 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 an Agriculture company?
The median ROCE % among Agriculture companies is 9.43, based on 255 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. National Fertilizers's current ROCE % of 24.55% is 160.3% 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 Agriculture industry, the median ROCE % is 9.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Fertilizers's current ROCE % is 24.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹301.05, compared to a current price of ₹75.18 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 24.55% and 160.3% above the Agriculture industry median of 9.43. National Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL), the current ROCE % is 24.55% 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹75.18 is trading 75% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹301.05. GuruFocus considers National Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:NFL:

  • ROCE %: 24.55%
  • GF Value™: ₹301.05 vs. price of ₹75.18 (75% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 160.3% above the Agriculture median

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

National Fertilizers Business Description

Other Exchanges 523630:India
Address A-11, Sector-24, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, UP, IND, 201301
National Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing agro chemicals. Its product portfolio includes Neem Coated Urea, four strains of Bio-Fertilizers (solid & liquid), Bentonite Sulphur, and other allied Industrial products like Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite and Sodium Nitrate. The brand name of the company is known in the market as KISAN. The company also provides agriculture extension services to educate farmers on fertilizers and the know-how on scientific methods of cultivation. Its operating segments include Manufactured Fertilizers which derive key revenue, Manufactured Chemicals, Traded Imported Fertilizers, and Others. Geographically, the company caters only to the Indian market.
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