ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. West China Cement's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.58%.
As of today (2026-06-29), West China Cement's WACC % is 7.63%. West China Cement's ROC % is 3.99% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
West China Cement earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) 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, West China Cement's WACC % is 7.63%. West China Cement's ROC % is 3.99% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
West China Cement 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.
West China Cement ROC % Related Terms
West China Cement ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West China Cement'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 (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.
West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) has a ROC % of 1.58% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on West China Cement and its competitors.
Is West China Cement's ROC % too high?
West China Cement's current ROC % is 1.58%. The Building Materials industry median ROC % is 3.46. West China Cement's value of 1.58% is 54.3% below this industry median. Overall, West China Cement has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West China Cement's ROC % compare to CRH and VMC?
West China Cement's ROC % of 1.58% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.46. West China Cement's value of 1.58% is 54.3% 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 a Building Materials company?
The median ROC % among Building Materials companies is 3.46, based on 397 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. West China Cement's current ROC % of 1.58% is 54.3% 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 West China Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROC % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West China Cement's current ROC % is 1.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West China Cement stock overvalued right now?
West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) has a current ROC % of 1.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.13, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 1.58% and 54.3% below the Building Materials industry median of 3.46. West China Cement's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 West China Cement (FRA:WFG1), the current ROC % is 1.58% 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 West China Cement (FRA:WFG1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West China Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.13.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WFG1:
ROC %: 1.58%
GF Value™: €0.13 vs. price of €0.14 (7.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.3% below the Building Materials median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WFG1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West China Cement Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of cement and cement products in China. The primary use of West China's cement is in the construction of infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, railways, roads, and residential buildings. It operates in two business segments: The PRC market and Overseas markets. The PRC markets generated the key revenue.
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