Advanced Systems Automation (SGX:WJ9) ROC %: -10.63% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Advanced Systems Automation ROC %?

Advanced Systems Automation SGX:WJ9 ROC % is -10.63% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 7 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 %. Advanced Systems Automation's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -10.63%.

As of today (2026-08-28), Advanced Systems Automation's WACC % is 9.96%. Advanced Systems Automation's ROC % is -6.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Advanced Systems Automation earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

Advanced Systems Automation  (SGX:WJ9) 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, Advanced Systems Automation's WACC % is 9.96%. Advanced Systems Automation's ROC % is -6.26% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Advanced Systems Automation 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.

Advanced Systems Automation ROC % Related Terms

Advanced Systems Automation ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Advanced Systems Automation'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.

Advanced Systems Automation ROC % Chart

Advanced Systems Automation Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC %
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Advanced Systems Automation Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 -3.53 0.21 -30.92 -2.45 -10.63

Advanced Systems Automation ROC % Calculation

Advanced Systems Automation'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 )
=-2.618 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (37.027 + 18.298)/ 2 )
=-2.618/27.6625
=-9.46 %

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))
=36.154 - 16.256 - ( 4.737 - max(0, 26.528 - 9.399+4.737))
=37.027

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))
=14.542 - 17.355 - ( 2.192 - max(0, 27.051 - 5.94+2.192))
=18.298

Advanced Systems Automation'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: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-2.94 * ( 1 - 0.57% )/( (36.717 + 18.298)/ 2 )
=-2.923242/27.5075
=-10.63 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 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))
=34.136 - 15.127 - ( 1.572 - max(0, 25.632 - 7.924+1.572))
=36.717

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))
=14.542 - 17.355 - ( 2.192 - max(0, 27.051 - 5.94+2.192))
=18.298

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -10.63% mean?
Advanced Systems Automation (SGX:WJ9) has a ROC % of -10.63% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Advanced Systems Automation and its competitors.
Is Advanced Systems Automation's ROC % too high?
Advanced Systems Automation's current ROC % is -10.63%.
How does Advanced Systems Automation's ROC % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
Advanced Systems Automation's ROC % of -10.63% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.54. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROC % among Semiconductors companies is 4.54, based on 1,016 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 Advanced Systems Automation and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROC % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Systems Automation's current ROC % is -10.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Systems Automation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Systems Automation (SGX:WJ9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.01, compared to a current price of S$0.00 — trading 70% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -10.63%. 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 Advanced Systems Automation (SGX:WJ9), the current ROC % is -10.63% 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.

Advanced Systems Automation Business Description

Address 3014 Ubi Road 1, No. 02-282, Kampong Ubi Industrial Estate, Singapore, SGP, 408702
Advanced Systems Automation Ltd is engaged in manufacturing automated equipment for the encapsulation of semiconductors. It operates through the segment of Equipment Contract Manufacturing Services through which it generates its revenues. Its products and services cover UV Tape curing technologies, Encapsulation, Wafer processing, Strip mounting, and Detaping.