EPLNSE:EPL -0.66%94 ROE % is 14.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 14.70. GuruFocus rates NSE:EPL with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹252.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Packaging & Containers companies, EPL ranks better than 85.2% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. EPL's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,116 Mil. EPL's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹28,577 Mil. Therefore, EPL's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for EPL's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:EPL'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.45 Med: 14.7 Max: 19
Current: 14.89
During the past 13 years, EPL's highest ROE % was 19.00%. The lowest was 10.45%. And the median was 14.70%.
NSE:EPL's ROE % is ranked better than 85.2% of 392
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.375
vs NSE:EPL: 14.89
EPL (NSE:EPL) 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.
EPL ROE % Related Terms
EPL ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EPL's ROE % can be seen below:
* 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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, EPL'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.
EPL ROE % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, EPL's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPL'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.
EPL (NSE:EPL) has a ROE % of 14.40% 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 EPL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.70. Over the past decade, EPL's ROE % has ranged from 10.45 to 19.00. According to the industry distribution chart, EPL ranks #58 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is EPL's ROE % too high?
EPL's current ROE % of 14.40% is near median its 10-year median of 14.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.45 to a high of 19.00. The Packaging & Containers industry median ROE % is 5.38. EPL's value of 14.40% is 167.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPL ranks #58 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EPL has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPL's ROE % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, EPL ranks #58 out of 392 companies for ROE %. This places EPL in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.38. EPL's value of 14.40% is 167.9% above this benchmark. Historically, EPL's own ROE % has ranged from 10.45 to 19.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.70 vs. the industry median of 5.38, EPL 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.38, based on 392 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. EPL's current ROE % of 14.40% is 167.9% 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 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 EPL and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROE % is 5.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPL's current ROE % is 14.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPL (NSE:EPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹252.27, compared to a current price of ₹229.22 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 14.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.70 and 167.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.38. EPL's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 EPL (NSE:EPL), the current ROE % is 14.40% 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 EPL (NSE:EPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹229.22 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹252.27.
GuruFocus considers EPL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:EPL:
ROE %: 14.40% (near median its 10-year median of 14.70)
GF Value™: ₹252.27 vs. price of ₹229.22 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 167.9% above the Packaging & Containers median (#58 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:EPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EPL Ltd is a packaging company. The company manufactures laminated plastic tubes catering to the FMCG and Pharma space. It provides solutions customized to an increasing variety of applications and new innovations in material, technology, and process. The company's products are laminated tubes, seamless plastic tubes, laminates, caps and closures, and dispensing systems. Its geographical segments are the Americas (with operations in the USA, Mexico, and Colombia); Europe (with operations in the UK, Germany, Poland, and Russia); Africa, Middle East, and South Asia (with operations in Egypt and India); East Asia Pacific (with operations in China, Philippines, and Indonesia). The company derives a majority of its revenue from the AMESA segment.
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