Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) ROCE %: 11.11% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:ORIENTCEM Orient Cement Ltd NSE:ORIENTCEM
67 GF Score
Price ₹133.92
GF Value ₹215.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Orient Cement ROCE %?

Orient Cement NSE:ORIENTCEM -1.82% 67 ROCE % is 11.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ORIENTCEM with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹215.40 (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. Orient Cement's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.11%.

Orient Cement  (NSE:ORIENTCEM) 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.

Orient Cement ROCE % Related Terms

Orient Cement ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orient Cement'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.

Orient Cement ROCE % Chart

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

Orient Cement'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 )
=3305.844/( ( (28026.33 - 5146.585) + (31334.033 - 6431.194) )/ 2 )
=3305.844/( (22879.745+24902.839)/ 2 )
=3305.844/23891.292
=13.84 %

Orient Cement'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 )
=2766.364/( ( (0 - 0) + (31334.033 - 6431.194) )/ 1 )
=2766.364/( ( 0 + 24902.839 )/ 1 )
=2766.364/24902.839
=11.11 %

(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 11.11% mean?
Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) has a ROCE % of 11.11% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Orient Cement's ROCE % too high?
Orient Cement's current ROCE % is 11.11%. The Building Materials industry median ROCE % is 6.00. Orient Cement's value of 11.11% is 85.2% above this industry median. Overall, Orient Cement has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Cement's ROCE % compare to CRH and VMC?
Orient Cement's ROCE % of 11.11% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.00. Orient Cement's value of 11.11% is 85.2% 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROCE % among Building Materials companies is 6.00, based on 406 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. Orient Cement's current ROCE % of 11.11% is 85.2% 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 Building Materials industry, the median ROCE % is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Cement's current ROCE % is 11.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹215.40, compared to a current price of ₹133.92 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 11.11% and 85.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 6.00. Orient Cement's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM), the current ROCE % is 11.11% 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 Orient Cement (NSE:ORIENTCEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Cement stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹133.92 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹215.40. GuruFocus considers Orient Cement to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ORIENTCEM:

  • ROCE %: 11.11%
  • GF Value™: ₹215.40 vs. price of ₹133.92 (37.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.2% above the Building Materials median

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

Orient Cement Business Description

Other Exchanges 535754:India
Address S. G. Highway, Adani Corporate House, Shantigram, Khodiyar, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 382 421
Orient Cement Ltd is engaged in cement manufacturing and selling, and has a presence in various states, including Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Its products and solutions are Ambuja Cement, Ambuja Plus, Ambuja Kawach, Compocem, Ambuja Cool Walls, and Others. The company operates in a single segment, which is the manufacturing and sales of cement.
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