Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) ROCE %: 8.37% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:UCL Ushanti Colour Chem Ltd NSE:UCL
55 GF Score
Price ₹186.45
GF Value ₹90.79
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What is Ushanti Colour Chem ROCE %?

Ushanti Colour Chem NSE:UCL +1.89% 55 ROCE % is 8.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:UCL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹90.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 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. Ushanti Colour Chem's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.37%.

Ushanti Colour Chem  (NSE:UCL) 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.

Ushanti Colour Chem ROCE % Related Terms

Ushanti Colour Chem ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ushanti Colour Chem's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Ushanti Colour Chem ROCE % Chart

Ushanti Colour Chem Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Ushanti Colour Chem Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Ushanti Colour Chem ROCE % Calculation

Ushanti Colour Chem'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 )
=12.963/( ( (1192.784 - 559.256) + (1399.754 - 675.524) )/ 2 )
=12.963/( (633.528+724.23)/ 2 )
=12.963/678.879
=1.91 %

Ushanti Colour Chem'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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=56.91/( ( (1211.628 - 576.759) + (1399.754 - 675.524) )/ 2 )
=56.91/( ( 634.869 + 724.23 )/ 2 )
=56.91/679.5495
=8.37 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 8.37% mean?
Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) has a ROCE % of 8.37% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem's ROCE % too high?
Ushanti Colour Chem's current ROCE % is 8.37%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.54. Ushanti Colour Chem's value of 8.37% is 28.1% above this industry median. Overall, Ushanti Colour Chem has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ushanti Colour Chem's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Ushanti Colour Chem's ROCE % of 8.37% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.54. Ushanti Colour Chem's value of 8.37% is 28.1% 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.54, based on 1,590 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. Ushanti Colour Chem's current ROCE % of 8.37% is 28.1% 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ushanti Colour Chem's current ROCE % is 8.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ushanti Colour Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹90.79, compared to a current price of ₹186.45 — trading 105.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.37% and 28.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.54. Ushanti Colour Chem's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL), the current ROCE % is 8.37% 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 Ushanti Colour Chem (NSE:UCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ushanti Colour Chem stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹186.45 is trading 105.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹90.79. GuruFocus considers Ushanti Colour Chem to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:UCL:

  • ROCE %: 8.37%
  • GF Value™: ₹90.79 vs. price of ₹186.45 (105.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.1% above the Chemicals median

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

Ushanti Colour Chem Business Description

Address 88/8, Phase - 1, GIDC, Vatva, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 382445
Ushanti Colour Chem Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of dyestuffs. It manufactures reactive and direct dyestuffs. It also manufactures copper phthalocyamine, blue crude used for manufacturing dyestuffs. The company caters to textile, garment, cotton, leather, nylon, paper, wool, ink, wood, plastic and paint industries.
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