China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) ROCE %: -47.03% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:03318 China Boton Group Co Ltd HKSE:03318
52 GF Score
Price HK$2.48
GF Value HK$1.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is China Boton Group Co ROCE %?

China Boton Group Co HKSE:03318 52 ROCE % is -47.03% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03318 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 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. China Boton Group Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -47.03%.

China Boton Group Co  (HKSE:03318) 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.

China Boton Group Co ROCE % Related Terms

China Boton Group Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Boton Group 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.

China Boton Group Co ROCE % Chart

China Boton Group Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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China Boton Group Co Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:03318
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China Boton Group Co ROCE % Calculation

China Boton Group 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 )
=-1046.367/( ( (6724.119 - 1939.962) + (7510.915 - 3345.984) )/ 2 )
=-1046.367/( (4784.157+4164.931)/ 2 )
=-1046.367/4474.544
=-23.38 %

China Boton Group 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 )
=-2176.534/( ( (6897.93 - 1806.47) + (7510.915 - 3345.984) )/ 2 )
=-2176.534/( ( 5091.46 + 4164.931 )/ 2 )
=-2176.534/4628.1955
=-47.03 %

(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 -47.03% mean?
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) has a ROCE % of -47.03% as of Dec. 2025.
Is China Boton Group Co's ROCE % too high?
China Boton Group Co's current ROCE % is -47.03%. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
China Boton Group Co's ROCE % of -47.03% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.55. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.55, based on 1,588 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Boton Group Co's current ROCE % is -47.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.34, compared to a current price of HK$2.48 — trading 85.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -47.03%. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 10 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318), the current ROCE % is -47.03% 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.48 is trading 85.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.34. GuruFocus considers China Boton Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:03318:

  • ROCE %: -47.03%
  • GF Value™: HK$1.34 vs. price of HK$2.48 (85.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

China Boton Group Co Business Description

Address 368 Kwun Tong Road, Flat A-B, 37/F Boton Technology Innovation Tower, Kowloon, HKG
China Boton Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, and healthcare products. The company operates its business through five business segments. The Flavor Enhancers segment is engaged in the development and sale of fragrance enhancer products. The Food Flavors segment is engaged in the production and sale of food flavors. The Fine Fragrances segment is engaged in the production and sale of fine fragrances. The e-Cigarette products segment comprises disposable e-Cigarettes and rechargeable e-Cigarettes and their accessories. The Investment Properties segment is engaged in real estate leasing. Its geographical segments are the PRC, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Others, of which prime revenue is derived from the PRC.
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