High-Tech Metals (ASX:HTM) ROCE %: -16.77% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:HTM High-Tech Metals Ltd ASX:HTM
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What is High-Tech Metals ROCE %?

High-Tech Metals ASX:HTM 40 ROCE % is -16.77% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:HTM with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. High-Tech Metals's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -16.77%.

High-Tech Metals  (ASX:HTM) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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High-Tech Metals ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for High-Tech Metals's ROCE % 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.

High-Tech Metals ROCE % Chart

High-Tech Metals Annual Data
Trend Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
-34.30 -18.49 -28.39

High-Tech Metals Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial -15.96 -21.07 -28.51 -38.20 -16.77
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High-Tech Metals ROCE % Calculation

High-Tech Metals's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=-1.294/( ( (3.745 - 0.204) + (6.085 - 0.51) )/ 2 )
=-1.294/( (3.541+5.575)/ 2 )
=-1.294/4.558
=-28.39 %

High-Tech Metals's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.948/( ( (6.085 - 0.51) + (5.984 - 0.256) )/ 2 )
=-0.948/( ( 5.575 + 5.728 )/ 2 )
=-0.948/5.6515
=-16.77 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -16.77% mean?
High-Tech Metals (ASX:HTM) has a ROCE % of -16.77% as of Dec. 2025.
Is High-Tech Metals' ROCE % too high?
High-Tech Metals' current ROCE % is -16.77%. Overall, High-Tech Metals has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High-Tech Metals' ROCE % compare to competitors?
High-Tech Metals' ROCE % of -16.77% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. High-Tech Metals's current ROCE % is -16.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High-Tech Metals stock overvalued right now?
High-Tech Metals (ASX:HTM) has a current ROCE % of -16.77%. The current ROCE % is -16.77%. High-Tech Metals' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For High-Tech Metals (ASX:HTM), the current ROCE % is -16.77% 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.

High-Tech Metals Business Description

Address 22 Townshend Road, Subiaco, WA, AUS, 6009
High-Tech Metals Ltd is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral resource properties. The company holds Werner Lake Cobalt Project, a cobalt project located in north-western Ontario, Canada, within the Kenora Mining District, Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka Gold Project, and other projects.
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