Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) ROCE %: 11.90% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Hi-Lai Foods Co ROCE %?

Hi-Lai Foods Co ROCO:1268 +0.89% 82 ROCE % is 11.90% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1268 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$197.89 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. Hi-Lai Foods Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.90%.

Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) 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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Hi-Lai Foods Co ROCE % Historical Data

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Hi-Lai Foods Co Annual Data

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Hi-Lai Foods Co ROCE % Calculation

Hi-Lai Foods 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 )
	=	592.702	/	( ( (7032.826 - 2074.384)	+	(7079.456 - 2391.272) )	/ 2 )
	=	592.702	/	( (4958.442	+	4688.184)	/ 2 )
	=	592.702	/	4823.313
	=	12.29 %

Hi-Lai Foods 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 )
	=	567.624	/	( ( (7132.693 - 2284.241)	+	(7079.456 - 2391.272) )	/ 2 )
	=	567.624	/	( ( 4848.452	+	4688.184 )	/ 2 )
	=	567.624	/	4768.318
	=	11.90 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 11.90% mean?

Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) has a ROCE % of 11.90% as of Dec. 2025.

Is Hi-Lai Foods Co's ROCE % too high?

Hi-Lai Foods Co's current ROCE % is 11.90%. The Restaurants industry median ROCE % is 6.12. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 11.90% is 94.4% above this industry median. Overall, Hi-Lai Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Hi-Lai Foods Co's ROCE % compare to MCD and SBUX?

Hi-Lai Foods Co's ROCE % of 11.90% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.12. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 11.90% is 94.4% 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 Restaurants company?

The median ROCE % among Restaurants companies is 6.12, based on 350 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. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current ROCE % of 11.90% is 94.4% 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 Restaurants industry, the median ROCE % is 6.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current ROCE % is 11.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Hi-Lai Foods Co stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$197.89, compared to a current price of NT$169.50 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 11.90% and 94.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 6.12. Hi-Lai Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268), the current ROCE % is 11.90% 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$169.50 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$197.89. GuruFocus considers Hi-Lai Foods Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1268:

ROCE %: 11.90%
GF Value™: NT$197.89 vs. price of NT$169.50 (14.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 94.4% above the Restaurants median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hi-Lai Foods Co Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Restaurants

Comparable Companies ROCO:2729 ROCO:4419 ROCO:2755 ROCO:2752 ROCO:2754 ROCO:7708 ROCO:7757 TPE:7705 TPE:2723 ROCO:1259 MCD SBUX LSE:CPG YUM CMG TSX:QSR DRI TSX:QSP.UN YUMC TXRH

Address No.266, Chenggong 1st Road, 21st Floor - 1, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 801

Website https://www.hilai-foods.com

Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based food and beverages company. The company has large team of chefs and a professional brand marketing team, continuously developing new food, beverage, and dessert products, coupled with high-quality service and ambiance to attract diverse consumer groups.

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