ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Vipshop Holdings's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.42%.
As of today (2026-07-11), Vipshop Holdings's WACC % is 9.13%. Vipshop Holdings's ROC % is 13.99% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Vipshop 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.
Vipshop Holdings (MEX:VIPS N) 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, Vipshop Holdings's WACC % is 9.13%. Vipshop Holdings's ROC % is 13.99% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Vipshop 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.
Vipshop Holdings ROC % Related Terms
Vipshop Holdings ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vipshop 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 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.
Vipshop Holdings (MEX:VIPS N) has a ROC % of 16.42% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Vipshop Holdings and its competitors.
Is Vipshop Holdings' ROC % too high?
Vipshop Holdings' current ROC % is 16.42%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROC % is 4.36. Vipshop Holdings' value of 16.42% is 276.6% above this industry median. Overall, Vipshop Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vipshop Holdings' ROC % compare to GLBE and ETSY?
Vipshop Holdings' ROC % of 16.42% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.36. Vipshop Holdings' value of 16.42% is 276.6% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROC % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.36, based on 1,104 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. Vipshop Holdings's current ROC % of 16.42% is 276.6% 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 Vipshop Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROC % is 4.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vipshop Holdings's current ROC % is 16.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vipshop Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vipshop Holdings (MEX:VIPS N) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN302.85, compared to a current price of MXN235.00 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 16.42% and 276.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.36. Vipshop Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Vipshop Holdings (MEX:VIPS N), the current ROC % is 16.42% as of Mar. 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 Vipshop Holdings (MEX:VIPS N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vipshop Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN235.00 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN302.85.
GuruFocus considers Vipshop Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VIPS N:
ROC %: 16.42%
GF Value™: MXN302.85 vs. price of MXN235.00 (22.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 276.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VIPS N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vipshop is a leading Chinese online discount retailer offering branded products at attractive discounts of 10%-90% off their original price through daily flash sales. It operates warehousing, retailing, product procurement, software development, and information technology support in-house while outsourcing to third-party logistics providers for distribution and shipments. Branded products on Vipshop's platform are sourced mostly through a consignment model with global brand partners. As of March 31, 2025, Eric Ya Shen, chair and CEO, had 64.5% voting rights. Leading Chinese social media firm and strategic shareholder Tencent also holds a 12.5% interest.
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