ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.01%.
As of today (2026-06-27), Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's WACC % is 8.63%. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's ROC % is -1.77% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) 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, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's WACC % is 8.63%. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's ROC % is -1.77% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Brilliance China Automotive 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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings ROC % Related Terms
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings 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.
Note:
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.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) has a ROC % of -1.01% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' ROC % too high?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' current ROC % is -1.01%. Overall, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' ROC % compare to TSLA and GM?
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' ROC % of -1.01% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.07. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.07, based on 1,316 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. 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROC % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings's current ROC % is -1.01%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.40, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 53.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -1.01%. Brilliance China Automotive Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA), the current ROC % is -1.01% 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 Brilliance China Automotive Holdings (HAM:CBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 53.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.40.
GuruFocus considers Brilliance China Automotive Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CBA:
ROC %: -1.01%
GF Value™: €0.40 vs. price of €0.19 (53.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Business Description
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd is a provincial state-owned enterprise that manufactures passenger vehicles, minibuses, and automotive components. The company's operating profits come from the passenger vehicle joint venture with BMW. The activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are the manufacture and sale of BMW vehicles and components in the PRC through its associate, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. The company is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of non-BMW vehicles and automotive components through its other subsidiaries.
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