Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG) ROCE %: 9.42% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:PATELENG Patel Engineering Ltd NSE:PATELENG
81 GF Score
Price ₹30.26
GF Value ₹49.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Patel Engineering ROCE %?

Patel Engineering NSE:PATELENG +2.44% 81 ROCE % is 9.42% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PATELENG with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹49.97 (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. Patel Engineering's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.42%.

Patel Engineering  (NSE:PATELENG) 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.

Patel Engineering ROCE % Related Terms

Patel Engineering ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Patel Engineering'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.

Patel Engineering ROCE % Chart

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

Patel Engineering'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 )
=5840.76/( ( (95795.24 - 41139.85) + (95218.25 - 37471.84) )/ 2 )
=5840.76/( (54655.39+57746.41)/ 2 )
=5840.76/56200.9
=10.39 %

Patel Engineering'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 )
=5441.32/( ( (0 - 0) + (95218.25 - 37471.84) )/ 1 )
=5441.32/( ( 0 + 57746.41 )/ 1 )
=5441.32/57746.41
=9.42 %

(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 9.42% mean?
Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG) has a ROCE % of 9.42% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Patel Engineering's ROCE % too high?
Patel Engineering's current ROCE % is 9.42%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.30. Patel Engineering's value of 9.42% is 13.6% above this industry median. Overall, Patel Engineering has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patel Engineering's ROCE % compare to PWR and FIX?
Patel Engineering's ROCE % of 9.42% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.30. Patel Engineering's value of 9.42% is 13.6% 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.30, based on 1,760 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. Patel Engineering's current ROCE % of 9.42% is 13.6% 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patel Engineering's current ROCE % is 9.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patel Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹49.97, compared to a current price of ₹30.26 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 9.42% and 13.6% above the Construction industry median of 8.30. Patel Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG), the current ROCE % is 9.42% 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 Patel Engineering (NSE:PATELENG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patel Engineering stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹30.26 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹49.97. GuruFocus considers Patel Engineering to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PATELENG:

  • ROCE %: 9.42%
  • GF Value™: ₹49.97 vs. price of ₹30.26 (39.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.6% above the Construction median

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

Patel Engineering Business Description

Other Exchanges 531120:India
Address Patel Estate Road, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 102
Patel Engineering Ltd is a company that undertakes civil construction and engineering projects. The company is engaged in segments including engineering procurement and construction (EPC) and real estate. It generates a vast majority of its revenue from the EPC segment within India. The company projects include all sectors of the infrastructure industry from dams, tunnels, micro-runnels, hydroelectric projects, irrigation projects, highways, roads, bridges, railways, refineries to real estate, and townships.
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