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ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. HPC Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 12.30%.
As of today (2026-07-29), HPC Holdings's WACC % is 2.38%. HPC Holdings's ROC % is 8.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
HPC Holdings generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742) 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, HPC Holdings's WACC % is 2.38%. HPC Holdings's ROC % is 8.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
HPC Holdings generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.
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.
HPC Holdings ROC % Related Terms
HPC Holdings ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HPC 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 (Apr. 2026) 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.
HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742) has a ROC % of 12.30% as of Apr. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on HPC Holdings and its competitors.
Is HPC Holdings' ROC % too high?
HPC Holdings' current ROC % is 12.30%. The Construction industry median ROC % is 4.67. HPC Holdings' value of 12.30% is 163.4% above this industry median. Overall, HPC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPC Holdings' ROC % compare to PWR and FIX?
HPC Holdings' ROC % of 12.30% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.67. HPC Holdings' value of 12.30% is 163.4% 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 1,755 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. HPC Holdings's current ROC % of 12.30% is 163.4% 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 HPC Holdings 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. HPC Holdings's current ROC % is 12.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.13, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 12.30% and 163.4% above the Construction industry median of 4.67. HPC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 1 warning sign 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 HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742), the current ROC % is 12.30% as of Apr. 2026. 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 HPC Holdings (HKSE:01742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.13.
GuruFocus considers HPC Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01742:
ROC %: 12.30%
GF Value™: HK$0.13 vs. price of HK$0.16 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 163.4% above the Construction median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HPC Holdings Ltd is a Singapore-based investment holding company. The Company operates through two segments: General building construction and Civil engineering. The General building construction segment relates to the design and building projects of warehouses and other industrial or commercial buildings. The Civil engineering segment relates to the construction of public infrastructures, such as train stations, tunnels, railways and expressways. Its contractor works are related to designing and building projects for commercial and industrial buildings, such as logistics and warehouse facilities, offices, workshops and carparks and nursing homes. The company derives maximum revenue from General building construction segment.
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