Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) ROC %: 11.98% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01159 Smart Digital Technology Group Ltd HKSE:01159
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What is Smart Digital Technology Group ROC %?

Smart Digital Technology Group HKSE:01159 29 ROC % is 11.98% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01159 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Smart Digital Technology Group's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.98%.

As of today (2026-08-15), Smart Digital Technology Group's WACC % is 9.95%. Smart Digital Technology Group's ROC % is 5.03% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Smart Digital Technology Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Smart Digital Technology Group  (HKSE:01159) 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, Smart Digital Technology Group's WACC % is 9.95%. Smart Digital Technology Group's ROC % is 5.03% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Smart Digital Technology Group 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.


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Smart Digital Technology Group ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smart Digital Technology Group'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.

Smart Digital Technology Group ROC % Chart

Smart Digital Technology Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -20.75 -3.64 -1.49 2.04 5.28

Smart Digital Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROC % 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 -1.91 2.96 1.12 0.15 11.98
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Smart Digital Technology Group ROC % Calculation

Smart Digital Technology Group's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=36.82 * ( 1 - 0.23% )/( (993.036 + 397.223)/ 2 )
=36.735314/695.1295
=5.28 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=442.762 - 135.447 - ( 38.826 - max(0, 824.78 - 139.059+38.826))
=993.036

Smart Digital Technology Group's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=72.31 * ( 1 - 0.88% )/( (798.964 + 397.223)/ 2 )
=71.673672/598.0935
=11.98 %

where

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 11.98% mean?
Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) has a ROC % of 11.98% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Smart Digital Technology Group and its competitors.
Is Smart Digital Technology Group's ROC % too high?
Smart Digital Technology Group's current ROC % is 11.98%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROC % is 1.50. Smart Digital Technology Group's value of 11.98% is 698.7% above this industry median. Overall, Smart Digital Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Digital Technology Group's ROC % compare to NFLX and DIS?
Smart Digital Technology Group's ROC % of 11.98% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.50. Smart Digital Technology Group's value of 11.98% is 698.7% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.50, based on 1,007 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. Smart Digital Technology Group's current ROC % of 11.98% is 698.7% 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 Smart Digital Technology Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC % is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart Digital Technology Group's current ROC % is 11.98%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart Digital Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.53, compared to a current price of HK$2.49 — trading 369.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 11.98% and 698.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.50. Smart Digital Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159), the current ROC % is 11.98% 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 Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart Digital Technology Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.49 is trading 369.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.53. GuruFocus considers Smart Digital Technology Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01159:

  • ROC %: 11.98%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.53 vs. price of HK$2.49 (369.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 698.7% above the Media - Diversified median

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Smart Digital Technology Group Business Description

Address 16 Harcourt Road, Room 406, 4th floor, Hong Kong, HKG
Smart Digital Technology Group Ltd formerly Starlight Culture Entertainment Group Ltd is engaged in media and culture business. It operates in a single segment Media and Culture business that engages in investment production and distribution of entertainment content such as film and television programs. The company operates in USA, Hong Kong and the PRC, it derives revenue from the United States of America.
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