REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) ROCE %: -2.59% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01631 REF Holdings Ltd HKSE:01631
48 GF Score
Price HK$1.40
GF Value HK$0.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is REF Holdings ROCE %?

REF Holdings HKSE:01631 48 ROCE % is -2.59% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01631 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.23 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. REF Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.59%.

REF Holdings  (HKSE:01631) 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.

REF Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

REF Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for REF Holdings'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.

REF Holdings ROCE % Chart

REF Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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REF Holdings 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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REF Holdings ROCE % Calculation

REF Holdings'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 )
=4.828/( ( (125.498 - 23.455) + (123.647 - 34.846) )/ 2 )
=4.828/( (102.043+88.801)/ 2 )
=4.828/95.422
=5.06 %

REF Holdings'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 )
=-2.422/( ( (126.835 - 28.386) + (123.647 - 34.846) )/ 2 )
=-2.422/( ( 98.449 + 88.801 )/ 2 )
=-2.422/93.625
=-2.59 %

(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 -2.59% mean?
REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) has a ROCE % of -2.59% as of Dec. 2025.
Is REF Holdings' ROCE % too high?
REF Holdings' current ROCE % is -2.59%. Overall, REF Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does REF Holdings' ROCE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
REF Holdings' ROCE % of -2.59% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.05. 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 Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 9.05, based on 1,071 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 Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 9.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. REF Holdings's current ROCE % is -2.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is REF Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.23, compared to a current price of HK$1.40 — trading 508.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -2.59%. REF Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 REF Holdings (HKSE:01631), the current ROCE % is -2.59% 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 REF Holdings (HKSE:01631) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, REF Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.40 is trading 508.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.23. GuruFocus considers REF Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01631:

  • ROCE %: -2.59%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.23 vs. price of HK$1.40 (508.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01631 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

REF Holdings Business Description

Address 99 Queen’s Road Central, Units 5906 - 5912, 59th Floor, The Center, Hong Kong, HKG
REF Holdings Ltd provides financial printing, which comprises cover printing of listing documents, financial reports, compliance documents, and other documents. The convenient financial printing services include typesetting, proofreading, translation, design, printing, web submission, media placement, and distribution. The services of the group can be categorized into printing, translation, and media placement. The company generates revenue from the provision of financial printing services and investment holdings.
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