Sincere Co (HKSE:00244) ROCE %: -36.36% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00244 Sincere Co Ltd HKSE:00244
24 GF Score
Price HK$0.28
GF Value HK$0.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sincere Co ROCE %?

Sincere Co HKSE:00244 24 ROCE % is -36.36% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00244 with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. Sincere Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -36.36%.

Sincere Co  (HKSE:00244) 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.

Sincere Co ROCE % Related Terms

Sincere Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sincere 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.

Sincere Co ROCE % Chart

Sincere Co Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -73.23 -29.28 -9.29 -5.28 -18.96

Sincere Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 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 -14.68 -11.07 -3.77 -21.39 -36.36
HKSE:00244
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Sincere Co ROCE % Calculation

Sincere 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 )
=-47.388/( ( (343.942 - 81.536) + (313.392 - 75.835) )/ 2 )
=-47.388/( (262.406+237.557)/ 2 )
=-47.388/249.9815
=-18.96 %

Sincere 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 )
=-57.998/( ( (350.222 - 268.75) + (313.392 - 75.835) )/ 2 )
=-57.998/( ( 81.472 + 237.557 )/ 2 )
=-57.998/159.5145
=-36.36 %

(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 -36.36% mean?
Sincere Co (HKSE:00244) has a ROCE % of -36.36% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Sincere Co's ROCE % too high?
Sincere Co's current ROCE % is -36.36%. Overall, Sincere Co has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sincere Co's ROCE % compare to DDS?
Sincere Co's ROCE % of -36.36% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.60. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.60, based on 1,114 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 Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sincere Co's current ROCE % is -36.36%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sincere Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sincere Co (HKSE:00244) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.20, compared to a current price of HK$0.28 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -36.36%. Sincere Co's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 3 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 Sincere Co (HKSE:00244), the current ROCE % is -36.36% 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 Sincere Co (HKSE:00244) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sincere Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.28 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.20. GuruFocus considers Sincere Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00244:

  • ROCE %: -36.36%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.20 vs. price of HK$0.28 (40% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00244 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sincere Co Business Description

Address 1 Connaught Place, 24th Floor, Jardine House, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Sincere Co Ltd is engaged in the operation of department stores, securities trading, and the provision of life insurance. The company has aggregated its operations into three reportable segments: Department Store Operations, Securities Trading, and Others. The Department Store Operations segment, which generates maximum revenue, consists of the operations of department stores offering a wide range of consumer products. The Securities Trading segment consists of the trading of Hong Kong and overseas securities, and the Others segment consists of the sublease of properties and the provision of life insurance. Its primary geographic markets are Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and others. Geographically, the company receives maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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