Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) ROCE %: -2.90% (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:HRC Recon Technology Ltd FRA:HRC
47 GF Score
Price €1.59
GF Value €8.42
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Recon Technology ROCE %?

Recon Technology FRA:HRC 47 ROCE % is -2.90% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:HRC with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.42. The stock has 6 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. Recon Technology's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.90%.

Recon Technology  (FRA:HRC) 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.

Recon Technology ROCE % Related Terms

Recon Technology ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Recon Technology'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.

Recon Technology ROCE % Chart

Recon Technology Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.86 21.50 -12.41 -10.29 -8.51

Recon Technology Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROCE % 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 -9.60 -12.59 -8.20 -9.01 -2.90
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Recon Technology ROCE % Calculation

Recon Technology'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 )
=-5.142/( ( (70.736 - 6.08) + (63.466 - 7.313) )/ 2 )
=-5.142/( (64.656+56.153)/ 2 )
=-5.142/60.4045
=-8.51 %

Recon Technology'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 )
=-1.624/( ( (63.466 - 7.313) + (65.839 - 9.89) )/ 2 )
=-1.624/( ( 56.153 + 55.949 )/ 2 )
=-1.624/56.051
=-2.90 %

(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 -2.90% mean?
Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) has a ROCE % of -2.90% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Recon Technology's ROCE % too high?
Recon Technology's current ROCE % is -2.90%. Overall, Recon Technology has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recon Technology's ROCE % compare to KLNG and KLXE?
Recon Technology's ROCE % of -2.90% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.87. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median ROCE % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.87, based on 978 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. 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 Oil & Gas industry, the median ROCE % is 6.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Recon Technology's current ROCE % is -2.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recon Technology stock overvalued right now?
Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) has a current ROCE % of -2.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.42, compared to a current price of €1.59 — trading 81.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -2.90%. Recon Technology's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 Recon Technology (FRA:HRC), the current ROCE % is -2.90% 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 Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recon Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.59 is trading 81.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.42.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HRC:

  • ROCE %: -2.90%
  • GF Value™: €8.42 vs. price of €1.59 (81.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Recon Technology Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges RCON:USA
Address No. 1 Shui’an South Street, Room 601, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100012
Recon Technology Ltd provides automation systems, industrial equipment, and support services tailored for the oil and gas industry in China. The company's business spans key segments such as automation products and software, equipment and accessories, oilfield environmental protection, and platform outsourcing services. It generates the majority of its revenue by providing integrated automation services to Chinese petroleum companies at oilfields. Its key products and services include pumping unit controllers, natural gas flow computer systems, wireless dynamometers and wireless pressure gauges, and an oilfield monitor and data acquisition system. The company's operations are centered on servicing upstream clients throughout China, with some broader industrial automation solutions.
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