Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) ROCE %: 5.56% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:02189 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Ltd HKSE:02189
61 GF Score
Price HK$0.49
GF Value HK$0.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ROCE %?

Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings HKSE:02189 61 ROCE % is 5.56% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02189 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.53 (Fairly Valued). 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. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.56%.


Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings  (HKSE:02189) 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.


Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ROCE % Related Terms


Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kato (Hong Kong) 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.

Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ROCE % Chart

Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings ROCE % Calculation

Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings'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 )
=56.765/( ( (809.566 - 90.137) + (772.599 - 89.29) )/ 2 )
=56.765/( (719.429+683.309)/ 2 )
=56.765/701.369
=8.09 %

Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings'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 )
=38.408/( ( (791.443 - 92.028) + (772.599 - 89.29) )/ 2 )
=38.408/( ( 699.415 + 683.309 )/ 2 )
=38.408/691.362
=5.56 %

(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 5.56% mean?
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) has a ROCE % of 5.56% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' ROCE % too high?
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' current ROCE % is 5.56%. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median ROCE % is 6.61. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' value of 5.56% is 15.9% below this industry median. Overall, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' ROCE % compare to HCA and THC?
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' ROCE % of 5.56% can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.61. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' value of 5.56% is 15.9% below 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median ROCE % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 6.61, based on 642 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. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's current ROCE % of 5.56% is 15.9% below 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 Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median ROCE % is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings's current ROCE % is 5.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.53, compared to a current price of HK$0.49 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.56% and 15.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 6.61. Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189), the current ROCE % is 5.56% 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 Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings (HKSE:02189) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.49 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.53. GuruFocus considers Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02189:

  • ROCE %: 5.56%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.53 vs. price of HK$0.49 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02189 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Business Description

Address No. 3 Tsing Ling Path, 1st Floor, Tung Wai Court, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Kato (Hong Kong) Holdings Ltd is an established operator of residential care homes and daycare services for the elderly in Hong Kong. The company offers a wide range of residential care services for the elderly including; the provision of accommodation, professional nursing and care-taking services, nutritional management, medical services, physiotherapy and occupational therapy services, individual care plans and recreational services, and the sale of healthcare and medical goods and the provision of additional healthcare services to residents.
61GF Score

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