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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. Putian Communication Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.81%.
Putian Communication Group (HKSE:01720) 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.
* 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.
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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.
Putian Communication Group (HKSE:01720) has a ROCE % of 8.81% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Putian Communication Group's ROCE % too high?
Putian Communication Group's current ROCE % is 8.81%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 5.93. Putian Communication Group's value of 8.81% is 48.6% above this industry median. Overall, Putian Communication Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Putian Communication Group's ROCE % compare to CSCO and MSI?
Putian Communication Group's ROCE % of 8.81% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.93. Putian Communication Group's value of 8.81% is 48.6% 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 a Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.93, based on 2,455 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. Putian Communication Group's current ROCE % of 8.81% is 48.6% 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Putian Communication Group's current ROCE % is 8.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Putian Communication Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putian Communication Group (HKSE:01720) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.08, compared to a current price of HK$0.39 — trading 387.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.81% and 48.6% above the Hardware industry median of 5.93. Putian Communication Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Putian Communication Group (HKSE:01720), the current ROCE % is 8.81% 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 Putian Communication Group (HKSE:01720) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putian Communication Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.39 is trading 387.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.08.
GuruFocus considers Putian Communication Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01720:
ROCE %: 8.81%
GF Value™: HK$0.08 vs. price of HK$0.39 (387.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.6% above the Hardware median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Putian Communication Group Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cable and communication products in the PRC. The group has three operating segments. The data and communications cables segment produces copper-based electric cables used in power transmission and network cabling, while the optical fibers and optical fiber cables segment manufactures fiber optic products used in telecommunications and network systems. The structured cabling system products segment provides optical and copper jumper wires, distribution components, and related intelligent building cabling products. It derives the majority of its revenue from the data and communications cables segment. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from customers located in the PRC.
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