ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engro Polymer & Chemicals's ROE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a ROE % of 6.29% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 27.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #1386 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' ROE % too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current ROE % of 6.29% is 78% below median its 10-year median of 27.97. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.19. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' value of 6.29% is 21.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #1386 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' ROE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #1386 out of 1591 companies for ROE %. This places Engro Polymer & Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.19. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' value of 6.29% is 21.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.97 vs. the industry median of 5.19, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.19, based on 1,591 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current ROE % of 6.29% is 21.2% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current ROE % is 6.29%, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 27.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.26, compared to a current price of ₨34.32 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 6.29%, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 27.97 and 21.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.19. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current ROE % is 6.29% 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨34.32 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.26.
GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:
ROE %: 6.29% (78% below median its 10-year median of 27.97)
GF Value™: ₨46.26 vs. price of ₨34.32 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% above the Chemicals median (#1386 of 1591)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
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