Smart City Development Holdings (HKSE:08268) ROCE %: -27.24% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08268 Smart City Development Holdings Ltd HKSE:08268
39 GF Score
Price HK$0.19
GF Value HK$0.37
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Smart City Development Holdings ROCE %?

Smart City Development Holdings HKSE:08268 -10.38% 39 ROCE % is -27.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08268 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.37 (Possible Value Trap). 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. Smart City Development Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -27.24%.

Smart City Development Holdings  (HKSE:08268) 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.

Smart City Development Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

Smart City Development Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smart City Development 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.

Smart City Development Holdings ROCE % Chart

Smart City Development Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Smart City Development 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:08268
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Smart City Development Holdings ROCE % Calculation

Smart City Development 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 )
=-22.744/( ( (312.646 - 198.837) + (201.839 - 111.333) )/ 2 )
=-22.744/( (113.809+90.506)/ 2 )
=-22.744/102.1575
=-22.26 %

Smart City Development 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 )
=-26.478/( ( (217.97 - 114.056) + (201.839 - 111.333) )/ 2 )
=-26.478/( ( 103.914 + 90.506 )/ 2 )
=-26.478/97.21
=-27.24 %

(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 -27.24% mean?
Smart City Development Holdings (HKSE:08268) has a ROCE % of -27.24% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Smart City Development Holdings' ROCE % too high?
Smart City Development Holdings' current ROCE % is -27.24%. Overall, Smart City Development Holdings has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart City Development Holdings' ROCE % compare to PWR and FIX?
Smart City Development Holdings' ROCE % of -27.24% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.25. 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 Construction company?
The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.25, based on 1,758 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 Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smart City Development Holdings's current ROCE % is -27.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart City Development Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart City Development Holdings (HKSE:08268) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.37, compared to a current price of HK$0.19 — trading 48.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -27.24%. Smart City Development Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Smart City Development Holdings (HKSE:08268), the current ROCE % is -27.24% 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 Smart City Development Holdings (HKSE:08268) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart City Development Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.19 is trading 48.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.37. GuruFocus considers Smart City Development Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08268:

  • ROCE %: -27.24%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.37 vs. price of HK$0.19 (48.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Smart City Development Holdings Business Description

Address No. 57 Hung To Road, 11th Floor, Nanyang Plaza, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Smart City Development Holdings Ltd is involved in securities investment, money lending, property investment and construction business sectors. The company has four segments: the construction segment, which is the key revenue-generating business, involves various processes including, building construction works, electrical and mechanical engineering works and fitting-out works; the securities investment segment is engaged in investment in securities; the property investment business segment is engaged in the holding of investment properties; and the money lending business segment. It has a business presence in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
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