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 Aluminum International Engineering's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.09%.
China Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) 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 Aluminum International Engineering's WACC % is 5.44%. China Aluminum International Engineering's ROC % is 2.76% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
China Aluminum International Engineering 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 Aluminum International Engineering ROC % Related Terms
China Aluminum International Engineering ROC % Historical 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.
China Aluminum International Engineering ROC % Chart
China Aluminum International Engineering Annual Data
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 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 Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) has a ROC % of 7.09% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on China Aluminum International Engineering and its competitors.
Is China Aluminum International Engineering's ROC % too high?
China Aluminum International Engineering's current ROC % is 7.09%. The Construction industry median ROC % is 4.67. China Aluminum International Engineering's value of 7.09% is 51.8% above this industry median. Overall, China Aluminum International Engineering has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aluminum International Engineering's ROC % compare to PWR and FIX?
China Aluminum International Engineering's ROC % of 7.09% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.67. China Aluminum International Engineering's value of 7.09% is 51.8% 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 % for a Construction company?
The median ROC % among Construction companies is 4.67, based on 1,753 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 Aluminum International Engineering's current ROC % of 7.09% is 51.8% 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 % 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 Aluminum International Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Aluminum International Engineering's current ROC % is 7.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aluminum International Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.25, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 7.09% and 51.8% above the Construction industry median of 4.67. China Aluminum International Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 3 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 Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI), the current ROC % is 7.09% as of Dec. 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 Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aluminum International Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.25.
GuruFocus considers China Aluminum International Engineering to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4AI:
ROC %: 7.09%
GF Value™: €0.25 vs. price of €0.19 (22.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.8% above the Construction median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4AI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Aluminum International Engineering Business Description
China Aluminum International Engineering Corp Ltd is a technology, engineering service, and equipment provider in the non-ferrous metals industry in China, capable of providing a full range of integrated technology and engineering design and construction services for various businesses in the entire nonferrous metals industry chain. The Company is organized into business units based on products and services with three reportable segments: Design consulting business segment, EPC project general contracting and construction business segment, and The Equipment Manufacturing segment. It earns its revenue from its operations in China.
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