STAR CM Holdings (HKSE:06698) ROC %: 3.12% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:06698 STAR CM Holdings Ltd HKSE:06698
70 GF Score
Price HK$0.81
GF Value HK$1.81
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is STAR CM Holdings ROC %?

STAR CM Holdings HKSE:06698 -4.14% 70 ROC % is 3.12% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06698 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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 %. STAR CM Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.12%.

As of today (2026-09-11), STAR CM Holdings's WACC % is 12.26%. STAR CM Holdings's ROC % is 0.66% (calculated using TTM income statement data). STAR CM Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


STAR CM Holdings  (HKSE:06698) 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, STAR CM Holdings's WACC % is 12.26%. STAR CM Holdings's ROC % is 0.66% (calculated using TTM income statement data). STAR CM 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.


STAR CM Holdings ROC % Related Terms


STAR CM Holdings ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for STAR CM 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.

STAR CM Holdings ROC % Chart

STAR CM Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.44 2.61 -5.96 -2.63 1.16

STAR CM Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.50 -1.79 -0.74 3.12 -1.78
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STAR CM Holdings ROC % Calculation

STAR CM Holdings'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 )
=27.674 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (2446.574 + 2342.961)/ 2 )
=27.674/2394.7675
=1.16 %

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))
=3095.028 - 194.425 - ( 454.029 - max(0, 241.08 - 759.46+454.029))
=2446.574

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=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))
=2984.897 - 169.793 - ( 472.143 - max(0, 186.178 - 702.92+472.143))
=2342.961

STAR CM Holdings'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 )
=73.186 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (2350.55 + 2342.961)/ 2 )
=73.186/2346.7555
=3.12 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=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))
=3096.205 - 168.399 - ( 582.474 - max(0, 188.064 - 765.32+582.474))
=2350.55

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=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))
=2984.897 - 169.793 - ( 472.143 - max(0, 186.178 - 702.92+472.143))
=2342.961

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 3.12% mean?
STAR CM Holdings (HKSE:06698) has a ROC % of 3.12% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on STAR CM Holdings and its competitors.
Is STAR CM Holdings' ROC % too high?
STAR CM Holdings' current ROC % is 3.12%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROC % is 1.64. STAR CM Holdings' value of 3.12% is 90.8% above this industry median. Overall, STAR CM Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STAR CM Holdings' ROC % compare to NFLX and DIS?
STAR CM Holdings' ROC % of 3.12% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.64. STAR CM Holdings' value of 3.12% is 90.8% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median ROC % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.64, based on 1,002 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. STAR CM Holdings's current ROC % of 3.12% is 90.8% 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 STAR CM Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROC % is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STAR CM Holdings's current ROC % is 3.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STAR CM Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STAR CM Holdings (HKSE:06698) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.81, compared to a current price of HK$0.81 — trading 55.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 3.12% and 90.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.64. STAR CM Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 STAR CM Holdings (HKSE:06698), the current ROC % is 3.12% 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 STAR CM Holdings (HKSE:06698) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STAR CM Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.81 is trading 55.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.81. GuruFocus considers STAR CM Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:06698:

  • ROC %: 3.12%
  • GF Value™: HK$1.81 vs. price of HK$0.81 (55.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.8% above the Media - Diversified median

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


STAR CM Holdings Business Description

Address No. 158 Longqi Road, 23rd Floor, Canxing Building, Shanghai, CHN
STAR CM Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's subsidiaries are principally involved in variety program intellectual property (IP) production, operation and licensing, music IP operation and licensing, drama series and film IP operation and licensing and other IP-related business. The company owns a diverse and wide range of popular variety show IPs, including music programs, dance programs, talent shows, talk shows, outdoor/cultural programs, and other variety shows. Geographically, the company derives the majority of revenue from Mainland China, followed by the USA, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Other regions.
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