ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. China Gas Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 3.29%.
As of today (2026-06-27), China Gas Holdings's WACC % is 4.05%. China Gas Holdings's ROC % is 3.51% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
China Gas Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
China Gas Holdings (OTCPK:CGHOF) ROC % Explanation
ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. 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 ROC % 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, China Gas Holdings's WACC % is 4.05%. China Gas Holdings's ROC % is 3.51% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
China Gas Holdings 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 %, ROC % 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.
China Gas Holdings ROC % Related Terms
China Gas Holdings ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Gas Holdings's ROC % 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.
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The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) 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.
China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) has a ROC % of 3.29% as of Sep. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on China Gas Holdings and its competitors.
Is China Gas Holdings' ROC % too high?
China Gas Holdings' current ROC % is 3.29%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROC % is 4.18. China Gas Holdings' value of 3.29% is 21.3% below this industry median. Overall, China Gas Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Gas Holdings' ROC % compare to ATO and NI?
China Gas Holdings' ROC % of 3.29% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.18. China Gas Holdings' value of 3.29% is 21.3% below 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 % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROC % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.18, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Gas Holdings's current ROC % of 3.29% is 21.3% below 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 % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on China Gas Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROC % is 4.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Gas Holdings's current ROC % is 3.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Gas Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.17, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 3.29% and 21.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.18. China Gas Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Gas Holdings (CGHOF), the current ROC % is 3.29% as of Sep. 2025. 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 China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gas Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.17.
GuruFocus considers China Gas Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CGHOF:
ROC %: 3.29%
GF Value™: $1.17 vs. price of $0.95 (19.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Gas Holdings is involved in the wholesale and retail businesses of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas in China. As of fiscal 2025 (ended March 31, 2025), the group had secured a total of 662 piped gas concessions and 488 compressed natural gas/liquefied natural gas refilling stations for vehicles in China. In total, CGH has connected 48.5 million residential households and achieved a penetration rate of 72.9%.
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