China Steel (LUX:CHSTC) ROCE %: 0.93% (As of Dec. 2025)


LUX:CHSTC China Steel Corp LUX:CHSTC
64 GF Score
Price $14.20
GF Value $15.35
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What is China Steel ROCE %?

China Steel LUX:CHSTC 64 ROCE % is 0.93% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LUX:CHSTC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.35. The stock has 8 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. China Steel's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.93%.

China Steel  (LUX:CHSTC) 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.

China Steel ROCE % Related Terms

China Steel ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Steel'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.

China Steel ROCE % Chart

China Steel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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China Steel Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 1.57 1.70 -1.09 -1.39 0.93
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China Steel ROCE % Calculation

China Steel'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 )
=11.781/( ( (21337.66 - 4511.019) + (21492.744 - 4112.887) )/ 2 )
=11.781/( (16826.641+17379.857)/ 2 )
=11.781/17103.249
=0.07 %

China Steel'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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=162.144/( ( (22224.199 - 4624.895) + (21492.744 - 4112.887) )/ 2 )
=162.144/( ( 17599.304 + 17379.857 )/ 2 )
=162.144/17489.5805
=0.93 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (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 0.93% mean?
China Steel (LUX:CHSTC) has a ROCE % of 0.93% as of Dec. 2025.
Is China Steel's ROCE % too high?
China Steel's current ROCE % is 0.93%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.63. China Steel's value of 0.93% is 83.5% below this industry median. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
China Steel's ROCE % of 0.93% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.63. China Steel's value of 0.93% is 83.5% below 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 Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.63, based on 624 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. China Steel's current ROCE % of 0.93% is 83.5% below 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 Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Steel's current ROCE % is 0.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
China Steel (LUX:CHSTC) has a current ROCE % of 0.93%. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.35, compared to a current price of $14.20 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 0.93% and 83.5% below the Steel industry median of 5.63. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 China Steel (LUX:CHSTC), the current ROCE % is 0.93% 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 China Steel (LUX:CHSTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.20 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.35.

Key valuation signals for LUX:CHSTC:

  • ROCE %: 0.93%
  • GF Value™: $15.35 vs. price of $14.20 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.5% below the Steel median

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

China Steel Business Description

Address No. 1, Chung Kang Road, Hsiao Kang, Kaohsiung, TWN, 81233
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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