Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) ROCE %: 18.81% (As of Mar. 2026)


NSE:STAR Strides Pharma Science Ltd NSE:STAR
67 GF Score
Price ₹1,082.20
GF Value ₹773.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Strides Pharma Science ROCE %?

Strides Pharma Science NSE:STAR -2.62% 67 ROCE % is 18.81% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:STAR with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹773.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 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. Strides Pharma Science's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.81%.

Strides Pharma Science  (NSE:STAR) 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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Strides Pharma Science ROCE % Historical Data

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* 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.

Strides Pharma Science ROCE % Chart

Strides Pharma Science Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Strides Pharma Science 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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Strides Pharma Science ROCE % Calculation

Strides Pharma Science'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 )
=8472.31/( ( (60487.25 - 25915.18) + (69272.32 - 28954.93) )/ 2 )
=8472.31/( (34572.07+40317.39)/ 2 )
=8472.31/37444.73
=22.63 %

Strides Pharma Science'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 )
=7585.2/( ( (0 - 0) + (69272.32 - 28954.93) )/ 1 )
=7585.2/( ( 0 + 40317.39 )/ 1 )
=7585.2/40317.39
=18.81 %

(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 18.81% mean?
Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) has a ROCE % of 18.81% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Strides Pharma Science's ROCE % too high?
Strides Pharma Science's current ROCE % is 18.81%. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROCE % is 7.00. Strides Pharma Science's value of 18.81% is 168.9% above this industry median. Overall, Strides Pharma Science has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strides Pharma Science's ROCE % compare to ZTS?
Strides Pharma Science's ROCE % of 18.81% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.00. Strides Pharma Science's value of 18.81% is 168.9% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROCE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.00, based on 958 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. Strides Pharma Science's current ROCE % of 18.81% is 168.9% 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strides Pharma Science's current ROCE % is 18.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strides Pharma Science stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹773.22, compared to a current price of ₹1,082.20 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 18.81% and 168.9% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.00. Strides Pharma Science's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR), the current ROCE % is 18.81% 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 Strides Pharma Science (NSE:STAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strides Pharma Science stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,082.20 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹773.22. GuruFocus considers Strides Pharma Science to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:STAR:

  • ROCE %: 18.81%
  • GF Value™: ₹773.22 vs. price of ₹1,082.20 (40% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 168.9% above the Drug Manufacturers median

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

Strides Pharma Science Business Description

Other Exchanges 532531:India
Address Bannerghatta Road, Strides House, Bilekahalli, Bengaluru, KA, IND, 560076
Strides Pharma Science Ltd develops and manufactures a wide range of IP-led niche pharmaceutical products. Its diverse portfolio spans complex generics across multiple dosage forms, including tablets, hard capsules, sachets, liquids, nasal sprays, topicals, and controlled substances. It also manufactures drugs in the anti-retroviral, anti-malarial, anti-tuberculosis, Hepatitis, and other infectious disease drug segments for its institutional business. The customers for this business include institutionally funded aid projects and procurement agencies. With its R&D, integration, and distribution network, the company brings differentiated products to market across the U.S., Australia, Europe, Africa, and Emerging Markets. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from North America.
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