PDS (NSE:PDSL) ROCE %: 21.25% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is PDS ROCE %?

PDS NSE:PDSL +0.87% 75 ROCE % is 21.25% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PDSL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹477.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 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. PDS's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.25%.

PDS (NSE:PDSL) 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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PDS ROCE % Historical Data

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37.46

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PDS Quarterly Data
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PDS ROCE % Calculation

PDS'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 )
	=	3519.33	/	( ( (47380.382 - 27941.15)	+	(52656.353 - 31484.77) )	/ 2 )
	=	3519.33	/	( (19439.232	+	21171.583)	/ 2 )
	=	3519.33	/	20305.4075
	=	17.33 %

PDS'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 )
	=	4499.156	/	( ( (0 - 0)	+	(52656.353 - 31484.77) )	/ 1 )
	=	4499.156	/	( ( 0	+	21171.583 )	/ 1 )
	=	4499.156	/	21171.583
	=	21.25 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 21.25% mean?

PDS (NSE:PDSL) has a ROCE % of 21.25% as of Mar. 2026.

Is PDS's ROCE % too high?

PDS's current ROCE % is 21.25%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.93. PDS's value of 21.25% is 138% above this industry median. Overall, PDS has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does PDS's ROCE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?

PDS's ROCE % of 21.25% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.93. PDS's value of 21.25% is 138% 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 Business Services company?

The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.93, based on 1,070 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. PDS's current ROCE % of 21.25% is 138% 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PDS's current ROCE % is 21.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is PDS stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PDS (NSE:PDSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹477.48, compared to a current price of ₹360.15 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 21.25% and 138% above the Business Services industry median of 8.93. PDS's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 PDS (NSE:PDSL), the current ROCE % is 21.25% 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 PDS (NSE:PDSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PDS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹360.15 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹477.48. GuruFocus considers PDS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PDSL:

ROCE %: 21.25%
GF Value™: ₹477.48 vs. price of ₹360.15 (24.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 138% above the Business Services median

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

PDS Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

Comparable Companies BOM:543441 BOM:500306 NSE:BLSE BOM:532859 NSE:ONEPOINT BOM:544413 BOM:532633 BOM:544414 BOM:543996 NSE:KAPSTON CTAS LSE:REL TSX:TRI CPRT GPN ULS TSX:RBA ASX:BXB XAMS:WKL LSE:RTO

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Address Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road, Unit No. 971, Solitaire Corporate Park, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400093

Website https://www.pdsltd.com

PDS Ltd is engaged in the trading of ready-to-wear apparel, providing services to group companies engaged in the export of ready-to-wear apparel and sourcing and distribution of their products. The company is also engaged in the business of holding, owning, leasing, or licensing real estate. It has three reporting segments: Sourcing, Manufacturing, PDS Ventures, and Others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Sourcing segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its customers in the UK and Europe and the rest from North America, Asia and Middle East, India, and other regions.

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