Sanbase (HKSE:08501) ROCE %: -17.57% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08501 Sanbase Corp Ltd HKSE:08501
41 GF Score
Price HK$0.90
GF Value HK$0.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sanbase ROCE %?

Sanbase HKSE:08501 41 ROCE % is -17.57% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08501 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Sanbase's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.57%.

Sanbase  (HKSE:08501) 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.

Sanbase ROCE % Related Terms

Sanbase ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanbase'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.

Sanbase ROCE % Chart

Sanbase Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.50 2.93 1.28 -9.60 -13.70

Sanbase Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -11.48 0.13 -19.43 -8.71 -17.57
HKSE:08501
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Sanbase ROCE % Calculation

Sanbase'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 )
=-16.548/( ( (269.725 - 140.378) + (220.498 - 108.259) )/ 2 )
=-16.548/( (129.347+112.239)/ 2 )
=-16.548/120.793
=-13.70 %

Sanbase'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 )
=-21.63/( ( (275.599 - 141.597) + (220.498 - 108.259) )/ 2 )
=-21.63/( ( 134.002 + 112.239 )/ 2 )
=-21.63/123.1205
=-17.57 %

(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 -17.57% mean?
Sanbase (HKSE:08501) has a ROCE % of -17.57% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Sanbase's ROCE % too high?
Sanbase's current ROCE % is -17.57%. Overall, Sanbase has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanbase's ROCE % compare to VRSK and EFX?
Sanbase's ROCE % of -17.57% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 9.16. 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 9.16, based on 1,071 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 9.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanbase's current ROCE % is -17.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanbase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanbase (HKSE:08501) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.29, compared to a current price of HK$0.90 — trading 210.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -17.57%. Sanbase's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Sanbase (HKSE:08501), the current ROCE % is -17.57% 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 Sanbase (HKSE:08501) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanbase stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.90 is trading 210.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.29. GuruFocus considers Sanbase to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08501:

  • ROCE %: -17.57%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.29 vs. price of HK$0.90 (210.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08501 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sanbase Business Description

Address 267-275 Des Voeux Road, 16th Floor, Loon Kee Building, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Sanbase Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in providing interior fit-out solutions. It focuses on providing services to clients whose offices are predominately situated in Grade A offices in Hong Kong and the PRC. The Company's segments cover Bare shell fit-out, Restacking, Reinstatement, Design, Churn works and Maintenance and others. It derives key revenue from Hong Kong as well as from Bare shell fit-out segment. The company operates in the PRC and Hong Kong.
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