Maple Leaf Cement FactoryKAR:MLCF 78 ROE % is 9.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 12.93. GuruFocus rates KAR:MLCF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨55.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Building Materials companies, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks better than 84.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maple Leaf Cement Factory's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:MLCF'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.63 Med: 12.93 Max: 24.86
Current: 15.29
During the past 13 years, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's highest ROE % was 24.86%. The lowest was -10.63%. And the median was 12.93%.
KAR:MLCF's ROE % is ranked better than 84.9% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.335
vs KAR:MLCF: 15.29
Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) ROE % Explanation
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 Building Materials subindustry, Maple Leaf Cement Factory'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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory ROE % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Maple Leaf Cement Factory's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Cement Factory'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.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) has a ROE % of 9.13% 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 12.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #61 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Maple Leaf Cement Factory's ROE % too high?
Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current ROE % of 9.13% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 12.93. The Building Materials industry median ROE % is 4.34. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's value of 9.13% is 110.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #61 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maple Leaf Cement Factory has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Cement Factory's ROE % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Maple Leaf Cement Factory ranks #61 out of 404 companies for ROE %. This places Maple Leaf Cement Factory in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 4.34. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's value of 9.13% is 110.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.93 vs. the industry median of 4.34, Maple Leaf Cement Factory 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 Building Materials company?
The median ROE % among Building Materials companies is 4.34, based on 404 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. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current ROE % of 9.13% is 110.6% 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 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROE % is 4.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's current ROE % is 9.13%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 12.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Cement Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨55.05, compared to a current price of ₨107.15 — trading 94.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 9.13%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 12.93 and 110.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.34. Maple Leaf Cement Factory's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF), the current ROE % is 9.13% 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 Maple Leaf Cement Factory (KAR:MLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Cement Factory stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨107.15 is trading 94.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨55.05.
GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Cement Factory to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:MLCF:
ROE %: 9.13% (29% below median its 10-year median of 12.93)
GF Value™: ₨55.05 vs. price of ₨107.15 (94.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.6% above the Building Materials median (#61 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:MLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maple Leaf Cement Factory Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of cement. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from Asia and has a presence in Africa. Its product offering includes various types of cement such as sulfate resistant cement, low alkali cement, white cement, wall coat cement, and ordinary Portland cement.
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