Plotech Co (TPE:6141) ROC %: -4.38% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:6141 Plotech Co Ltd TPE:6141
41 GF Score
Price NT$38.05
GF Value NT$10.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Plotech Co ROC %?

Plotech Co TPE:6141 -2.56% 41 ROC % is -4.38% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6141 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$10.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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 %. Plotech Co's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.38%.

As of today (2026-07-14), Plotech Co's WACC % is 5.61%. Plotech Co's ROC % is -3.15% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Plotech Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Plotech Co  (TPE:6141) 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, Plotech Co's WACC % is 5.61%. Plotech Co's ROC % is -3.15% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Plotech 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.


Plotech Co ROC % Related Terms


Plotech Co ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plotech 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.

Plotech Co ROC % Chart

Plotech 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 7.11 -1.25 -6.50 -10.29 -3.12

Plotech 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 -3.27 0.40 -5.04 -4.01 -4.38
TPE:6141
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Plotech Co ROC % Calculation

Plotech 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 )
=-186.193 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (6480.746 + 5471.29)/ 2 )
=-186.193/5976.018
=-3.12 %

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))
=6029.819 - 1794.669 - ( 448.156 - max(0, 3842.542 - 1596.946+448.156))
=6480.746

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))
=5311.525 - 2041.892 - ( 371.689 - max(0, 3592.494 - 1390.837+371.689))
=5471.29

Plotech 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 )
=-240.624 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (5525.212 + 5471.29)/ 2 )
=-240.624/5498.251
=-4.38 %

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))
=5595.087 - 1785.457 - ( 436.302 - max(0, 3484.563 - 1768.981+436.302))
=5525.212

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))
=5311.525 - 2041.892 - ( 371.689 - max(0, 3592.494 - 1390.837+371.689))
=5471.29

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 -4.38% mean?
Plotech Co (TPE:6141) has a ROC % of -4.38% as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Plotech Co and its competitors.
Is Plotech Co's ROC % too high?
Plotech Co's current ROC % is -4.38%. Overall, Plotech Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plotech Co's ROC % compare to APH and GLW?
Plotech Co's ROC % of -4.38% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROC % is 4.12. 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 4.12, based on 2,451 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 Plotech Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROC % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plotech Co's current ROC % is -4.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plotech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plotech Co (TPE:6141) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.40, compared to a current price of NT$38.05 — trading 265.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -4.38%. Plotech Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 Plotech Co (TPE:6141), the current ROC % is -4.38% 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 Plotech Co (TPE:6141) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plotech Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$38.05 is trading 265.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.40. GuruFocus considers Plotech Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6141:

  • ROC %: -4.38%
  • GF Value™: NT$10.40 vs. price of NT$38.05 (265.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6141 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Plotech Co Business Description

Address Section 2, Kee Lung Road, 12th Floor, No. 112, Taipei, TWN
Plotech Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. Its principal business activities include the manufacturing, processing, and sale of printed circuit boards, electronic components, and related products, as well as PCB and film design services. Geographically, the group distributes its products in Taiwan, America, Southeast Asia, and other countries.
41GF Score

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