Hon Kwok Land Investment Co (HKSE:00160) ROCE %: -2.82% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:00160 Hon Kwok Land Investment Co Ltd HKSE:00160
56 GF Score
Price HK$0.69
GF Value HK$1.05
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROCE %?

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co HKSE:00160 -0.72% 56 ROCE % is -2.82% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00160 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 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. Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.82%.

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co  (HKSE:00160) 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.

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROCE % Related Terms

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hon Kwok Land Investment 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.

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROCE % Chart

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Hon Kwok Land Investment Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROCE % Calculation

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=-328.447/( ( (18932.835 - 1035.733) + (18248.387 - 2742.593) )/ 2 )
=-328.447/( (17897.102+15505.794)/ 2 )
=-328.447/16701.448
=-1.97 %

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-467.338/( ( (18731.37 - 1128.624) + (18248.387 - 2742.593) )/ 2 )
=-467.338/( ( 17602.746 + 15505.794 )/ 2 )
=-467.338/16554.27
=-2.82 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) 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 -2.82% mean?
Hon Kwok Land Investment Co (HKSE:00160) has a ROCE % of -2.82% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's ROCE % too high?
Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's current ROCE % is -2.82%. Overall, Hon Kwok Land Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's ROCE % compare to competitors?
Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's ROCE % of -2.82% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.83. 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROCE % among Real Estate companies is 4.83, based on 1,757 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 Real Estate industry, the median ROCE % is 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's current ROCE % is -2.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hon Kwok Land Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hon Kwok Land Investment Co (HKSE:00160) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.69 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -2.82%. Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 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 Hon Kwok Land Investment Co (HKSE:00160), the current ROCE % is -2.82% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Hon Kwok Land Investment Co (HKSE:00160) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hon Kwok Land Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.69 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.05. GuruFocus considers Hon Kwok Land Investment Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00160:

  • ROCE %: -2.82%
  • GF Value™: HK$1.05 vs. price of HK$0.69 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co Business Description

Address 111 Connaught Road Central, 23rd Floor, Wing On Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
Hon Kwok Land Investment Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Property development, Property investment, and Property, carpark management, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Property development segment, which develops residential and commercial properties for sale. Geographically, it has a business presence in Hong Kong, Japan, and Mainland China, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from Mainland China.
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HK$0.69
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