Differ Group Auto (HKSE:06878) ROC %: -0.66% (As of Jun. 2024)

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HKSE:06878 Differ Group Auto Ltd HKSE:06878
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What is Differ Group Auto ROC %?

Differ Group Auto HKSE:06878 4 ROC % is -0.66% as of Jun. 2024. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06878 with a GF Score™ of 4/100.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Differ Group Auto's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was -0.66%.

As of today (2026-09-08), Differ Group Auto's WACC % is 0.00%. Differ Group Auto's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Differ Group Auto earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Differ Group Auto  (HKSE:06878) 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, Differ Group Auto's WACC % is 0.00%. Differ Group Auto's ROC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Differ Group Auto 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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Differ Group Auto ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Differ Group Auto'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.

Differ Group Auto ROC % Chart

Differ Group Auto Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.65 3.25 3.78 1.95 6.89

Differ Group Auto Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24
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Differ Group Auto ROC % Calculation

Differ Group Auto's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2023 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2022 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2023 ))/ count )
=535.519 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (8881.424 + 6665.291)/ 2 )
=535.519/7773.3575
=6.89 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2022 )
=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))
=9843.647 - 829.995 - ( 132.228 - max(0, 6421.442 - 6570.443+132.228))
=8881.424

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2023 )
=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))
=6565.317 - 999.425 - ( 19.458 - max(0, 5975.661 - 4876.262+19.458))
=6665.291

Differ Group Auto's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2024 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2023 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2024 ))/ count )
=-45.998 * ( 1 - 2.63% )/( (6665.291 + 6995.342)/ 2 )
=-44.7882526/6830.3165
=-0.66 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2023 )
=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))
=6565.317 - 999.425 - ( 19.458 - max(0, 5975.661 - 4876.262+19.458))
=6665.291

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 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))
=6624.838 - 775.133 - ( 421.724 - max(0, 6168.875 - 5023.238+421.724))
=6995.342

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2024) 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 -0.66% mean?
Differ Group Auto (HKSE:06878) has a ROC % of -0.66% as of Jun. 2024. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Differ Group Auto and its competitors.
Is Differ Group Auto's ROC % too high?
Differ Group Auto's current ROC % is -0.66%. Overall, Differ Group Auto has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Differ Group Auto's ROC % compare to V and MA?
Differ Group Auto's ROC % of -0.66% can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. The industry median ROC % is 2.17. 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 Credit Services company?
The median ROC % among Credit Services companies is 2.17, based on 427 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 Differ Group Auto and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median ROC % is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Differ Group Auto's current ROC % is -0.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Differ Group Auto stock overvalued right now?
Differ Group Auto (HKSE:06878) has a current ROC % of -0.66%. The current ROC % is -0.66%. Differ Group Auto's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 Differ Group Auto (HKSE:06878), the current ROC % is -0.66% as of Jun. 2024. 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.

Differ Group Auto Business Description

Address No. 503 Gaolin Middle Road, 33th Floor, Differ Fortune Centre, Huli District, Fujian Province, Xiamen, CHN
Differ Group Auto Ltd, formerly Differ Group Holding Company Limited, is a China-based investment holding company. The Company conducts its businesses primarily through four segments. The Financial Services segment is principally engaged in the provision of guarantee services, express loan services, advisory services, financial leasing services, financial securities services and asset management. The Property Development and Investment segment is principally engaged in the operation of property development projects and property investment activities. The Commodity Trading segment is mainly engaged in the trading of commodities. The Automotive E-commerce segment is principally engaged in the operation of online automotive e-commerce platforms.
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