United Fiber Optic Communication (ROCO:4903) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 110.62% (As of Mar. 2026)

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ROCO:4903 United Fiber Optic Communication Inc ROCO:4903
58 GF Score
Price NT$38.30
GF Value NT$47.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is United Fiber Optic Communication ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

United Fiber Optic Communication ROCO:4903 -1.79% 58 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 110.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4903 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$47.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, United Fiber Optic Communication ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. United Fiber Optic Communication's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 110.62%.

The historical rank and industry rank for United Fiber Optic Communication's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:4903' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.44   Med: -12.47   Max: 111.6
Current: 111.6

During the past 13 years, United Fiber Optic Communication's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 111.60%. The lowest was -63.44%. And the median was -12.47%.

ROCO:4903's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
95.02% of 2492 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 10.35 vs ROCO:4903: 111.60

United Fiber Optic Communication's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


United Fiber Optic Communication  (ROCO:4903) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


United Fiber Optic Communication ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


United Fiber Optic Communication ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Fiber Optic Communication's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.

United Fiber Optic Communication ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

United Fiber Optic Communication Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -15.67 -63.44 11.50 3.83 72.65

United Fiber Optic Communication Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -35.49 37.07 307.27 76.75 110.62

ROCO:4903 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, United Fiber Optic Communication's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.


United Fiber Optic Communication ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, United Fiber Optic Communication's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Fiber Optic Communication's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


ROCO:4903
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United Fiber Optic Communication ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.

Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.

GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(143.872 + 108.863 + 148.598) - (133.018 + 0 + 182.142)
=86.173

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(127.713 + 82.191 + 141.301) - (93.887 + 0 + 183.617)
=73.701

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of United Fiber Optic Communication for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=173.272/( ( (79.62 + max(86.173, 0)) + (73.771 + max(73.701, 0)) )/ 2 )
=173.272/( ( 165.793 + 147.472 )/ 2 )
=173.272/156.6325
=110.62 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 110.62% mean?
United Fiber Optic Communication (ROCO:4903) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 110.62% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on United Fiber Optic Communication and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Fiber Optic Communication ranks #124 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is United Fiber Optic Communication's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
United Fiber Optic Communication's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 110.62%. The Hardware industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.35. United Fiber Optic Communication's value of 110.62% is 968.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Fiber Optic Communication ranks #124 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Fiber Optic Communication has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Fiber Optic Communication's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, United Fiber Optic Communication ranks #124 out of 2492 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places United Fiber Optic Communication in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.35. United Fiber Optic Communication's value of 110.62% is 968.8% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Hardware company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 10.35, based on 2,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Fiber Optic Communication's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 110.62% is 968.8% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on United Fiber Optic Communication and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Fiber Optic Communication's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 110.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Fiber Optic Communication stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Fiber Optic Communication (ROCO:4903) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$47.22, compared to a current price of NT$38.30 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 110.62% and 968.8% above the Hardware industry median of 10.35. United Fiber Optic Communication's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Fiber Optic Communication (ROCO:4903), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 110.62% 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 United Fiber Optic Communication (ROCO:4903) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Fiber Optic Communication stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$38.30 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$47.22. GuruFocus considers United Fiber Optic Communication to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4903:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 110.62%
  • GF Value™: NT$47.22 vs. price of NT$38.30 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 968.8% above the Hardware median (#124 of 2492)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4903 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Fiber Optic Communication Business Description

Address No. 12, Creation Road IV, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TWN
United Fiber Optic Communication Inc manufactures and distributes optical fiber cables and transmission equipment. The company mainly engages in exporting and importing products as well as providing services regarding fiber optic cables, related materials and accessories, transmission equipment, dense wavelength division multiplex (DWDM), repeaters, panels and boxes, and preforms, related communications equipment and network workstation systems, FDDI network equipment, optical Cable TV transmitters and receivers, FM PSK multi-band video transmission series, broadband data transmission, and network management systems.
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