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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 %. Kuo Toong International Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.08%.
As of today (2026-07-15), Kuo Toong International Co's WACC % is 4.46%. Kuo Toong International Co's ROC % is 10.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kuo Toong International 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.
Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) 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, Kuo Toong International Co's WACC % is 4.46%. Kuo Toong International Co's ROC % is 10.61% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Kuo Toong International 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.
* 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 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.
Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) has a ROC % of 11.08% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Kuo Toong International Co and its competitors.
Is Kuo Toong International Co's ROC % too high?
Kuo Toong International Co's current ROC % is 11.08%. The Construction industry median ROC % is 4.67. Kuo Toong International Co's value of 11.08% is 137.3% above this industry median. Overall, Kuo Toong International Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuo Toong International Co's ROC % compare to TT and JCI?
Kuo Toong International Co's ROC % of 11.08% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.67. Kuo Toong International Co's value of 11.08% is 137.3% 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 Construction company?
The median ROC % among Construction companies is 4.67, based on 1,753 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. Kuo Toong International Co's current ROC % of 11.08% is 137.3% 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 Kuo Toong International Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuo Toong International Co's current ROC % is 11.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuo Toong International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$72.00, compared to a current price of NT$53.90 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 11.08% and 137.3% above the Construction industry median of 4.67. Kuo Toong International Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936), the current ROC % is 11.08% 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 Kuo Toong International Co (ROCO:8936) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuo Toong International Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$53.90 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$72.00.
GuruFocus considers Kuo Toong International Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8936:
ROC %: 11.08%
GF Value™: NT$72.00 vs. price of NT$53.90 (25.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 137.3% above the Construction median
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8936 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuo Toong International Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of various prestressed concrete pipes, straight steel pipes, propelling steel pipes, ductile iron pipes, cement products, and spare parts. In addition, it is also involved in assembling and embedding various water pipes and spare parts. The group has three reportable operating segments, which are Kuo Toong, which derives maximum revenue, Kuo Yang, and Other.
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