First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) ROC %: 28.27% (As of Dec. 2025)


ROCO:5439 First Hi-Tec Co Ltd ROCO:5439
78 GF Score
Price NT$305.50
GF Value NT$262.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is First Hi-Tec Co ROC %?

First Hi-Tec Co ROCO:5439 +0.99% 78 ROC % is 28.27% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5439 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$262.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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 %. First Hi-Tec Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 28.27%.

As of today (2026-06-30), First Hi-Tec Co's WACC % is 2.92%. First Hi-Tec Co's ROC % is 30.46% (calculated using TTM income statement data). First Hi-Tec Co 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.


First Hi-Tec Co  (ROCO:5439) 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, First Hi-Tec Co's WACC % is 2.92%. First Hi-Tec Co's ROC % is 30.46% (calculated using TTM income statement data). First Hi-Tec Co 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.


First Hi-Tec Co ROC % Related Terms


First Hi-Tec Co ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Hi-Tec Co'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.

First Hi-Tec Co ROC % Chart

First Hi-Tec Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.18 13.19 19.80 11.76 31.61

First Hi-Tec Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
ROC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.54 20.55 28.22 41.10 28.27
ROCO:5439
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First Hi-Tec Co ROC % Calculation

First Hi-Tec Co'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 )
=1623.608 * ( 1 - 19.01% )/( (3037.399 + 5282.563)/ 2 )
=1314.9601192/4159.981
=31.61 %

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))
=5043.764 - 1581.686 - ( 424.679 - max(0, 2248.145 - 3209.278+424.679))
=3037.399

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))
=10875.57 - 3452.049 - ( 2140.958 - max(0, 4249.467 - 7821.142+2140.958))
=5282.563

First Hi-Tec Co'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=1856.204 * ( 1 - 20.01% )/( (5223.183 + 5282.563)/ 2 )
=1484.7775796/5252.873
=28.27 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 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))
=11331.993 - 4173.611 - ( 1935.199 - max(0, 5108.075 - 8448.801+1935.199))
=5223.183

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))
=10875.57 - 3452.049 - ( 2140.958 - max(0, 4249.467 - 7821.142+2140.958))
=5282.563

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (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 28.27% mean?
First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) has a ROC % of 28.27% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on First Hi-Tec Co and its competitors.
Is First Hi-Tec Co's ROC % too high?
First Hi-Tec Co's current ROC % is 28.27%. The Hardware industry median ROC % is 4.10. First Hi-Tec Co's value of 28.27% is 589.5% above this industry median. Overall, First Hi-Tec Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Hi-Tec Co's ROC % compare to APH and GLW?
First Hi-Tec Co's ROC % of 28.27% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.10. First Hi-Tec Co's value of 28.27% is 589.5% 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 Hardware company?
The median ROC % among Hardware companies is 4.10, based on 2,448 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. First Hi-Tec Co's current ROC % of 28.27% is 589.5% 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 First Hi-Tec Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC % is 4.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Hi-Tec Co's current ROC % is 28.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Hi-Tec Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$262.45, compared to a current price of NT$305.50 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 28.27% and 589.5% above the Hardware industry median of 4.10. First Hi-Tec Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439), the current ROC % is 28.27% 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 First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hi-Tec Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$305.50 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$262.45. GuruFocus considers First Hi-Tec Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5439:

  • ROC %: 28.27%
  • GF Value™: NT$262.45 vs. price of NT$305.50 (16.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 589.5% above the Hardware median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5439 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Hi-Tec Co Business Description

Address No.3, Lane 43, Xingbang Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, TWN, 330
First Hi-Tec Co Ltd main business is manufacture and sales of PCB and computer peripherals, etc. The Company is engaged in production and sales of electronic equipment and wholesale of components, etc. The group is only engaged in manufacturing and trading of PCB and computer peripherals, which belong to a single industry, the operating segments and reportable segments are single segment. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan. The company's products are Automotive, Semiconductor and others, Power Control Modules Robot, Telecom, Layer Counts, Application Type, Capability, and Roadmap.
78GF Score

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