PN (PN Smart Energy) ROCE %: -20.68% (As of Sep. 2025)

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What is PN Smart Energy ROCE %?

PN Smart Energy PN 18 ROCE % is -20.68% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates PN with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 2 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. PN Smart Energy's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -20.68%.

PN Smart Energy  (NAS:PN) 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.

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PN Smart Energy ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PN Smart Energy'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.

PN Smart Energy ROCE % Chart

PN Smart Energy Annual Data
Trend Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
20.57 21.12 15.67 7.97 -9.16

PN Smart Energy Semi-Annual Data
Sep21 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 28.09 9.47 6.82 5.65 -20.68
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PN Smart Energy ROCE % Calculation

PN Smart Energy's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=-1.968/( ( (31.952 - 12.76) + (45.494 - 21.72) )/ 2 )
=-1.968/( (19.192+23.774)/ 2 )
=-1.968/21.483
=-9.16 %

PN Smart Energy's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Sep. 2025 )  (Q: Mar. 2025 )(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-5.236/( ( (43.991 - 17.127) + (45.494 - 21.72) )/ 2 )
=-5.236/( ( 26.864 + 23.774 )/ 2 )
=-5.236/25.319
=-20.68 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 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 -20.68% mean?
PN Smart Energy (PN) has a ROCE % of -20.68% as of Sep. 2025.
Is PN Smart Energy's ROCE % too high?
PN Smart Energy's current ROCE % is -20.68%. Overall, PN Smart Energy has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PN Smart Energy's ROCE % compare to SPRU and ASTI?
PN Smart Energy's ROCE % of -20.68% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.83. 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 4.83, 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. 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 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PN Smart Energy's current ROCE % is -20.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PN Smart Energy stock overvalued right now?
PN Smart Energy (PN) has a current ROCE % of -20.68%. The current ROCE % is -20.68%. PN Smart Energy's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 2 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 PN Smart Energy (PN), the current ROCE % is -20.68% as of Sep. 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.

PN Smart Energy Business Description

Address No.188 Jinghua Road, Room 303, Block B, Yinzhou District, Zhejiang Province, Ningbo, CHN, 315048
PN Smart Energy Ltd is a solar photovoltaic (PV) product provider focused on manufacturing and selling solar cables and connectors. The company operates as an independent power provider (IPP) focused on the development of clean power stations, critical energy materials, and intelligent energy infrastructure. Through its PNTECH brand, the company also manufactures photovoltaic cables and connectors, serving customers across various countries and regions.
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