Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) ROCE %: -33.11% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08173 Hephaestus Holdings Ltd HKSE:08173
32 GF Score
Price HK$0.12
GF Value HK$0.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hephaestus Holdings ROCE %?

Hephaestus Holdings HKSE:08173 32 ROCE % is -33.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08173 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 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. Hephaestus Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -33.11%.

Hephaestus Holdings  (HKSE:08173) 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.

Hephaestus Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

Hephaestus Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hephaestus 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.

Hephaestus Holdings ROCE % Chart

Hephaestus Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Hephaestus Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:08173
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Hephaestus Holdings ROCE % Calculation

Hephaestus 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 )
=-7.298/( ( (39.845 - 10.855) + (37.194 - 15.921) )/ 2 )
=-7.298/( (28.99+21.273)/ 2 )
=-7.298/25.1315
=-29.04 %

Hephaestus 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 )
=-7.742/( ( (44.591 - 19.097) + (37.194 - 15.921) )/ 2 )
=-7.742/( ( 25.494 + 21.273 )/ 2 )
=-7.742/23.3835
=-33.11 %

(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 -33.11% mean?
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) has a ROCE % of -33.11% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Hephaestus Holdings' ROCE % too high?
Hephaestus Holdings' current ROCE % is -33.11%. Overall, Hephaestus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaestus Holdings' ROCE % compare to VRSK and EFX?
Hephaestus Holdings' ROCE % of -33.11% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.11. 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 9.11, based on 1,070 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 9.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hephaestus Holdings's current ROCE % is -33.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaestus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -33.11%. Hephaestus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173), the current ROCE % is -33.11% 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45. GuruFocus considers Hephaestus Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08173:

  • ROCE %: -33.11%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.12 (74.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hephaestus Holdings Business Description

Address 180 Tung Lo Wan Road, Rooms 1602, 16th floor, Park Commercial Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Hephaestus Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the provision of interior design and execution services to premises, including private residences, corporate offices, service apartments, hotels, residential clubhouses, show flats, and sales galleries. The company operates in a single segment, focusing on interior design and execution services, and derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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