GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) ROCE %: 8.03% (As of Dec. 2025)


LUX:GLOBW GlobalWafers Co Ltd LUX:GLOBW
66 GF Score
Price $18.10
GF Value $7.40
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What is GlobalWafers Co ROCE %?

GlobalWafers Co LUX:GLOBW 66 ROCE % is 8.03% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LUX:GLOBW with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.40. The stock has 10 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. GlobalWafers Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.03%.

GlobalWafers Co  (LUX:GLOBW) 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.

GlobalWafers Co ROCE % Related Terms

GlobalWafers Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GlobalWafers Co'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.

GlobalWafers Co ROCE % Chart

GlobalWafers Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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GlobalWafers Co Quarterly Data
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GlobalWafers Co ROCE % Calculation

GlobalWafers Co'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 )
=338.977/( ( (6894.41 - 1997.42) + (6964.172 - 1725.83) )/ 2 )
=338.977/( (4896.99+5238.342)/ 2 )
=338.977/5067.666
=6.69 %

GlobalWafers Co'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 )
=420.328/( ( (7081.005 - 1844.329) + (6964.172 - 1725.83) )/ 2 )
=420.328/( ( 5236.676 + 5238.342 )/ 2 )
=420.328/5237.509
=8.03 %

(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 8.03% mean?
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) has a ROCE % of 8.03% as of Dec. 2025.
Is GlobalWafers Co's ROCE % too high?
GlobalWafers Co's current ROCE % is 8.03%. The Semiconductors industry median ROCE % is 4.72. GlobalWafers Co's value of 8.03% is 70.1% above this industry median. Overall, GlobalWafers Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalWafers Co's ROCE % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
GlobalWafers Co's ROCE % of 8.03% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.72. GlobalWafers Co's value of 8.03% is 70.1% above 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROCE % among Semiconductors companies is 4.72, based on 1,018 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. GlobalWafers Co's current ROCE % of 8.03% is 70.1% above 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 Semiconductors industry, the median ROCE % is 4.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlobalWafers Co's current ROCE % is 8.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalWafers Co stock overvalued right now?
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) has a current ROCE % of 8.03%. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.40, compared to a current price of $18.10 — trading 144.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.03% and 70.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.72. GlobalWafers Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW), the current ROCE % is 8.03% 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 GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalWafers Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.10 is trading 144.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.40.

Key valuation signals for LUX:GLOBW:

  • ROCE %: 8.03%
  • GF Value™: $7.40 vs. price of $18.10 (144.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.1% above the Semiconductors median

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

GlobalWafers Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6488:Taiwan
Address No. 8, Industrial East Road 2, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
GlobalWafers is 46.64% owned by Sino-American Silicon Products after being spun off in 2011. The main source of the company's revenue is selling silicon wafers to chipmakers like TSMC and Texas Instruments. It also derives sales from gallium nitride products and green energy. GlobalWafers runs 18 production sites in nine countries across Asia, North America, and Europe. GlobalWafers is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and employs over 7,084 people as of March 31, 2026. GlobalWafers had nearly 17% market share in silicon wafers in 2025.
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