K Way Co (ROCO:5201) GF Value Rank: 4 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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ROCO:5201 K Way Co Ltd ROCO:5201
64 GF Score
Price NT$26.00
GF Value NT$38.26
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is K Way Co GF Value Rank?

K Way Co ROCO:5201 64 GF Value Rank is 4 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5201 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$38.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

K Way Co has the GF Value Rank of 4.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.


ROCO:5201 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, K Way Co's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.


K Way Co GF Value Rank vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, K Way Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K Way Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


ROCO:5201
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 4 mean?
K Way Co (ROCO:5201) has a GF Value Rank of 4 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on K Way Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, K Way Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is K Way Co's GF Value Rank too high?
K Way Co's current GF Value Rank of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, K Way Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Way Co's GF Value Rank compare to QH and SHOP?
K Way Co's GF Value Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, K Way Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Software company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Software industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on K Way Co and its competitors. K Way Co's current GF Value Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Way Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Way Co (ROCO:5201) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$38.26, compared to a current price of NT$26.00 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. K Way Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K Way Co (ROCO:5201), the current GF Value Rank is 4 as of Aug. 13, 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 K Way Co (ROCO:5201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Way Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$26.00 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$38.26. GuruFocus considers K Way Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5201:

  • GF Value Rank: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: NT$38.26 vs. price of NT$26.00 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


K Way Co Business Description

Address Guangfu North Road, 5th Floor, No. 35, Lane 11, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN
K Way Co Ltd operates as a software company in financial industry. The company is focuses on the development of key system software in the securities and financial industry for trading, settlement, market data, FIX, trading tools. It mainly offers stable and speedy trading system, cross platform system, database settlement system, money management system, investment account management system & others.
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