Balkrishna Industries (NSE:BALKRISIND) Could Become A Multi-Bagger

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically, we'll want to notice a trend of growing return on capital employed (ROCE) and alongside that, an expanding base of capital employed. Put simply, these types of businesses are compounding machines, meaning they are continually reinvesting their earnings at ever-higher rates of return. And in light of that, the trends we're seeing at Balkrishna Industries' (NSE:BALKRISIND) look very promising so lets take a look.

Return On Capital Employed (ROCE): What is it?

Just to clarify if you're unsure, ROCE is a metric for evaluating how much pre-tax income (in percentage terms) a company earns on the capital invested in its business. The formula for this calculation on Balkrishna Industries is:

Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities)

0.24 = ₹16b ÷ (₹95b - ₹27b) (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2021).

So, Balkrishna Industries has an ROCE of 24%. That's a fantastic return and not only that, it outpaces the average of 13% earned by companies in a similar industry.

Check out our latest analysis for Balkrishna Industries

In the above chart we have measured Balkrishna Industries' prior ROCE against its prior performance, but the future is arguably more important. If you're interested, you can view the analysts predictions in our free report on analyst forecasts for the company.

How Are Returns Trending?

Investors would be pleased with what's happening at Balkrishna Industries. The data shows that returns on capital have increased substantially over the last five years to 24%. The amount of capital employed has increased too, by 70%. So we're very much inspired by what we're seeing at Balkrishna Industries thanks to its ability to profitably reinvest capital.

Our Take On Balkrishna Industries' ROCE

A company that is growing its returns on capital and can consistently reinvest in itself is a highly sought after trait, and that's what Balkrishna Industries has. And with the stock having performed exceptionally well over the last five years, these patterns are being accounted for by investors. With that being said, we still think the promising fundamentals mean the company deserves some further due diligence.

One more thing to note, we've identified 1 warning sign with Balkrishna Industries and understanding it should be part of your investment process.

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