ETS Group (HKSE:08031) ROCE %: -33.64% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:08031 ETS Group Ltd HKSE:08031
46 GF Score
Price HK$0.41
GF Value HK$0.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is ETS Group ROCE %?

ETS Group HKSE:08031 46 ROCE % is -33.64% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08031 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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. ETS Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -33.64%.

ETS Group  (HKSE:08031) 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.

ETS Group ROCE % Related Terms

ETS Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ETS Group'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.

ETS Group ROCE % Chart

ETS Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -15.43 -8.09 2.42 18.18 -15.08

ETS Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.51 13.55 24.14 3.40 -33.64
HKSE:08031
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ETS Group ROCE % Calculation

ETS Group'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 )
=-8.503/( ( (79.552 - 18.785) + (66.176 - 14.136) )/ 2 )
=-8.503/( (60.767+52.04)/ 2 )
=-8.503/56.4035
=-15.08 %

ETS Group'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 )
=-19.08/( ( (75.673 - 14.289) + (66.176 - 14.136) )/ 2 )
=-19.08/( ( 61.384 + 52.04 )/ 2 )
=-19.08/56.712
=-33.64 %

(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 -33.64% mean?
ETS Group (HKSE:08031) has a ROCE % of -33.64% as of Dec. 2025.
Is ETS Group's ROCE % too high?
ETS Group's current ROCE % is -33.64%. Overall, ETS Group has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ETS Group's ROCE % compare to KFY and RHI?
ETS Group's ROCE % of -33.64% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.04. 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 9.04, based on 1,072 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 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ETS Group's current ROCE % is -33.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ETS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group (HKSE:08031) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.18, compared to a current price of HK$0.41 — trading 127.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -33.64%. ETS Group's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 ETS Group (HKSE:08031), the current ROCE % is -33.64% 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 ETS Group (HKSE:08031) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ETS Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.41 is trading 127.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.18. GuruFocus considers ETS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08031:

  • ROCE %: -33.64%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.18 vs. price of HK$0.41 (127.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ETS Group Business Description

Address 1163 Canton Road, 4th Floor, China Paint Building, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
ETS Group Ltd is engaged in providing comprehensive multi-media contact services, contact centre system and staff insourcing in Hong Kong. It has its services in six operating segments: Outsourcing inbound contact service, Outsourcing outbound contact service, Staff insourcing service, Contact service centre & service centre facilities management service, and The System and software business. Key revenue is earned from Staff insourcing services.
46GF Score

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HK$0.41
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