Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) ROIC %: 13.85% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:PARAGON Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Ltd NSE:PARAGON
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What is Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ROIC %?

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical NSE:PARAGON -2.61% 56 ROIC % is 13.85% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PARAGON with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹109.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.85%.

As of today (2026-08-11), Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's WACC % is 12.81%. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's ROIC % is 8.94% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical  (NSE:PARAGON) ROIC % Explanation

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROIC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's WACC % is 12.81%. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's ROIC % is 8.94% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ROIC % Related Terms


Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's ROIC % 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.

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ROIC % Chart

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 11.93 21.35 24.28 6.56 8.79

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Semi-Annual Data
Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 3.82 8.61 4.02 13.85

NSE:PARAGON vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROIC % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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.


Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ROIC % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's ROIC % falls into.


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Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical ROIC % Calculation

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=113.923 * ( 1 - 25.54% )/( (937.65 + 991.367)/ 2 )
=84.8270658/964.5085
=8.79 %

where

Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=181.574 * ( 1 - 27.13% )/( (918.891 + 991.367)/ 2 )
=132.3129738/955.129
=13.85 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1041.788 - 87.172 - ( 35.725 - max(0, 94.708 - 687.849+35.725))
=918.891

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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 ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 13.85% mean?
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) has a ROIC % of 13.85% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical and its competitors.
Is Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's ROIC % too high?
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's current ROIC % is 13.85%. The Chemicals industry median ROIC % is 4.54. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's value of 13.85% is 205.1% above this industry median. Overall, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's ROIC % compare to LIN and SHW?
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's ROIC % of 13.85% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.54. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's value of 13.85% is 205.1% 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 ROIC % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROIC % among Chemicals companies is 4.54, based on 1,581 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's current ROIC % of 13.85% is 205.1% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROIC % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's current ROIC % is 13.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹109.84, compared to a current price of ₹48.60 — trading 55.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 13.85% and 205.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.54. Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON), the current ROIC % is 13.85% 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 Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical (NSE:PARAGON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹48.60 is trading 55.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹109.84. GuruFocus considers Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PARAGON:

  • ROIC %: 13.85%
  • GF Value™: ₹109.84 vs. price of ₹48.60 (55.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 205.1% above the Chemicals median

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


Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Business Description

Address S.G. Highway, 1001/1, Parshwa Tower, Near Pakvan Hotel, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad, GJ, IND, 380054
Paragon Fine and Speciality Chemical Ltd is engaged in the business of custom synthesis and manufacturing of specialty chemical intermediates involving complex and differentiated chemistry. Its diverse types of products find applications across various industries, including pharma, agrochemicals, cosmetics, pigments and dyes.
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