WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) ROCE %: 38.81% (As of Oct. 2025)

What is WLS Holdings ROCE %?

WLS Holdings HKSE:08021 34 ROCE % is 38.81% as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08021 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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. WLS Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 38.81%.

WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) 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.

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WLS Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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WLS Holdings Annual Data

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-0.61

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0.85

1.56

WLS Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-3.79	5.61	17.80	-14.98	38.81

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WLS Holdings ROCE % Calculation

WLS Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Apr. 2025 )		(A: Apr. 2024 )		(A: Apr. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Apr. 2025 )		(A: Apr. 2024 )		(A: Apr. 2025 )
	=	5.926	/	( ( (582.042 - 197.362)	+	(585.103 - 207.606) )	/ 2 )
	=	5.926	/	( (384.68	+	377.497)	/ 2 )
	=	5.926	/	381.0885
	=	1.56 %

WLS Holdings's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Oct. 2025 )		(Q: Apr. 2025 )		(Q: Oct. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Oct. 2025 )		(Q: Apr. 2025 )		(Q: Oct. 2025 )
	=	161.294	/	( ( (585.103 - 207.606)	+	(670.945 - 217.243) )	/ 2 )
	=	161.294	/	( ( 377.497	+	453.702 )	/ 2 )
	=	161.294	/	415.5995
	=	38.81 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Oct. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 38.81% mean?

WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) has a ROCE % of 38.81% as of Oct. 2025.

Is WLS Holdings' ROCE % too high?

WLS Holdings' current ROCE % is 38.81%. The Credit Services industry median ROCE % is 3.47. WLS Holdings' value of 38.81% is 1020.1% above this industry median. Overall, WLS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does WLS Holdings' ROCE % compare to V and MA?

WLS Holdings' ROCE % of 38.81% can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.47. WLS Holdings' value of 38.81% is 1020.1% 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 Credit Services company?

The median ROCE % among Credit Services companies is 3.47, based on 416 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. WLS Holdings's current ROCE % of 38.81% is 1020.1% 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 Credit Services industry, the median ROCE % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WLS Holdings's current ROCE % is 38.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is WLS Holdings stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.68, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 75.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 38.81% and 1020.1% above the Credit Services industry median of 3.47. WLS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 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 WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021), the current ROCE % is 38.81% as of Oct. 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 WLS Holdings (HKSE:08021) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WLS Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 75.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.68. GuruFocus considers WLS Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08021:

ROCE %: 38.81%
GF Value™: HK$0.68 vs. price of HK$0.16 (75.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 34/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 1020.1% above the Credit Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

WLS Holdings Business Description

Industry Financial Services Credit Services

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Address No.11 Yip Hing Street, Rooms 1001-1006, 10th Floor, Tower A, Southmark, Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, HKG

Website http://www.wls.com.hk

WLS Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in providing construction services. The Group is organized into three operating segments the provision of scaffolding, fittingout and other auxiliary services for construction and buildings work; Money lending business; and Securities investment business. The group generates a majority of the revenue from the Money lending business segment. The Group's operations are located in Hong Kong and all of the Group's revenue were derived from Hong Kong.

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