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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 %. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.32%.
As of today (2026-07-25), Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's WACC % is 7.53%. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's ROC % is 3.85% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) 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, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's WACC % is 7.53%. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's ROC % is 3.85% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co 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.
* 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 (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.
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) has a ROC % of 3.32% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Baoshan Iron & Steel Co and its competitors.
Is Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's ROC % too high?
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current ROC % is 3.32%. The Steel industry median ROC % is 2.52. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's value of 3.32% is 31.7% above this industry median. Overall, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's ROC % compare to NUE and STLD?
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's ROC % of 3.32% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROC % is 2.52. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's value of 3.32% is 31.7% 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 Steel company?
The median ROC % among Steel companies is 2.52, based on 621 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. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current ROC % of 3.32% is 31.7% 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 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median ROC % is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current ROC % is 3.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baoshan Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.51, compared to a current price of ¥5.91 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 3.32% and 31.7% above the Steel industry median of 2.52. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019), the current ROC % is 3.32% 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 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.91 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.51.
GuruFocus considers Baoshan Iron & Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600019:
ROC %: 3.32%
GF Value™: ¥6.51 vs. price of ¥5.91 (9.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600019 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd manufactures and markets iron and steel products. The company operates through three segments. The Steel Manufacturing segment consists of multiple units involved in the production of various steel products. The Processing and Distribution segment comprises trading entities, including Baosteel International and its overseas affiliates. The Others segment includes operations related to information technology, the carbon industry, and other ancillary businesses. The company's core product offerings include cold-rolled and hot-rolled carbon steel coils, steel pipes, long products, thick plates, and other steel-related items.
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