Hong Kong and China Gas Co (FRA:HCG) ROCE %: 8.19% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:HCG Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd FRA:HCG
83 GF Score
Price €0.74
GF Value €0.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hong Kong and China Gas Co ROCE %?

Hong Kong and China Gas Co FRA:HCG +0.05% 83 ROCE % is 8.19% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs 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. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.19%.

Hong Kong and China Gas Co  (FRA:HCG) 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.

Hong Kong and China Gas Co ROCE % Related Terms

Hong Kong and China Gas Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Kong and China Gas Co'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.

Hong Kong and China Gas Co ROCE % Chart

Hong Kong and China Gas Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Hong Kong and China Gas Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Hong Kong and China Gas Co ROCE % Calculation

Hong Kong and China Gas Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=1160.98/( ( (19444.067 - 4431.068) + (17951.375 - 4200.787) )/ 2 )
=1160.98/( (15012.999+13750.588)/ 2 )
=1160.98/14381.7935
=8.07 %

Hong Kong and China Gas Co'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 )
=1116.32/( ( (17941.474 - 4442.141) + (17951.375 - 4200.787) )/ 2 )
=1116.32/( ( 13499.333 + 13750.588 )/ 2 )
=1116.32/13624.9605
=8.19 %

(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 8.19% mean?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (FRA:HCG) has a ROCE % of 8.19% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co's ROCE % too high?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current ROCE % is 8.19%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROCE % is 6.95. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's value of 8.19% is 17.8% above this industry median. Overall, Hong Kong and China Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong and China Gas Co's ROCE % compare to ATO and NI?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's ROCE % of 8.19% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.95. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's value of 8.19% is 17.8% 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 ROCE % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROCE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.95, based on 505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current ROCE % of 8.19% is 17.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROCE % is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current ROCE % is 8.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co (FRA:HCG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.68, compared to a current price of €0.74 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.19% and 17.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.95. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (FRA:HCG), the current ROCE % is 8.19% 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (FRA:HCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.74 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.68. GuruFocus considers Hong Kong and China Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HCG:

  • ROCE %: 8.19%
  • GF Value™: €0.68 vs. price of €0.74 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median

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

Hong Kong and China Gas Co Business Description

Address 363 Java Road, 23rd Floor, North Point, Hong Kong, HKG
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd, is the oldest public utility company in Hong Kong. The company's core business comprises the production and distribution of town gas in Hong Kong, with a monopoly on distribution and retail. The company is also investing in water, upstream gas, and new energies. The Group's principal activities are the production, distribution, and marketing of gas and related products or services, water supply and waste treatment, renewable energy businesses, extended businesses, and fuels businesses (Green Fuels) in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The company operates in three segments: Gas, water and waste treatment, renewable energy, extended businesses, and related businesses, Green Fuels, and Property.
83GF Score

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