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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 %. Central China New Life's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.46%.
As of today (2026-08-11), Central China New Life's WACC % is 6.37%. Central China New Life's ROC % is 13.04% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Central China New Life 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.
Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) 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, Central China New Life's WACC % is 6.37%. Central China New Life's ROC % is 13.04% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Central China New Life 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.
* 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.
Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) has a ROC % of 9.46% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Central China New Life and its competitors.
Is Central China New Life's ROC % too high?
Central China New Life's current ROC % is 9.46%. The Real Estate industry median ROC % is 2.15. Central China New Life's value of 9.46% is 340% above this industry median. Overall, Central China New Life has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central China New Life's ROC % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Central China New Life's ROC % of 9.46% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. The industry median ROC % is 2.15. Central China New Life's value of 9.46% is 340% 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROC % among Real Estate companies is 2.15, based on 1,758 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. Central China New Life's current ROC % of 9.46% is 340% 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 Central China New Life and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROC % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central China New Life's current ROC % is 9.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China New Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.28, compared to a current price of HK$0.32 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 9.46% and 340% above the Real Estate industry median of 2.15. Central China New Life's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Central China New Life (HKSE:09983), the current ROC % is 9.46% 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 Central China New Life (HKSE:09983) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China New Life stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.32 is trading 75% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.28.
GuruFocus considers Central China New Life to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09983:
ROC %: 9.46%
GF Value™: HK$1.28 vs. price of HK$0.32 (75% below fair value)
Industry Position: 340% above the Real Estate median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09983 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central China New Life Ltd is a property management company in central China with a geographical focus in Henan province. The revenue of the Group was generated from three main business lines: property management services; community value-added services; and value-added services to non-property owners. The company generates the majority of its revenue from property management services. The Group mainly operates its businesses in the PRC and earns substantially all of the revenue from customers in the PRC region.
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