ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Cheng Loong's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.23%.
As of today (2026-06-27), Cheng Loong's WACC % is 3.56%. Cheng Loong's ROC % is 2.27% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Cheng Loong earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Cheng Loong (TPE:1904) 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, Cheng Loong's WACC % is 3.56%. Cheng Loong's ROC % is 2.27% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Cheng Loong 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.
Cheng Loong ROC % Related Terms
Cheng Loong ROC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheng Loong'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.
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.
Cheng Loong (TPE:1904) has a ROC % of 4.23% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Cheng Loong and its competitors.
Is Cheng Loong's ROC % too high?
Cheng Loong's current ROC % is 4.23%. The Forest Products industry median ROC % is 1.55. Cheng Loong's value of 4.23% is 172.9% above this industry median. Overall, Cheng Loong has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheng Loong's ROC % compare to competitors?
Cheng Loong's ROC % of 4.23% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.55. Cheng Loong's value of 4.23% is 172.9% 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 Forest Products company?
The median ROC % among Forest Products companies is 1.55, based on 277 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. Cheng Loong's current ROC % of 4.23% is 172.9% 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 Cheng Loong and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROC % is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheng Loong's current ROC % is 4.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheng Loong stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Loong (TPE:1904) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.96, compared to a current price of NT$21.25 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 4.23% and 172.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 1.55. Cheng Loong's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 12 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 Cheng Loong (TPE:1904), the current ROC % is 4.23% 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 Cheng Loong (TPE:1904) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Loong stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$21.25 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.96.
GuruFocus considers Cheng Loong to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1904:
ROC %: 4.23%
GF Value™: NT$25.96 vs. price of NT$21.25 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 172.9% above the Forest Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheng Loong Corp manufactures and sells a variety of paper products. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of paper products, materials for paper products, corrugated cartons, and related products. It is also engaged in building commercial and residential premises for rent and sale in partnership with construction companies. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the manufacturing and sale of industrial paper, corrugated containers, and related products. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, which generates key revenue, China, and Southeast Asia.
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