GeneFerm Biotechnology Co (ROCO:1796) ROCE %: 7.44% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:1796 GeneFerm Biotechnology Co Ltd ROCO:1796
65 GF Score
Price NT$31.40
GF Value NT$59.04
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is GeneFerm Biotechnology Co ROCE %?

GeneFerm Biotechnology Co ROCO:1796 -1.26% 65 ROCE % is 7.44% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1796 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$59.04 (Significantly 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. GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.44%.

GeneFerm Biotechnology Co  (ROCO:1796) 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.

GeneFerm Biotechnology Co ROCE % Related Terms

GeneFerm Biotechnology Co ROCE % Historical Data

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GeneFerm Biotechnology Co ROCE % Chart

GeneFerm Biotechnology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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GeneFerm Biotechnology Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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GeneFerm Biotechnology Co ROCE % Calculation

GeneFerm Biotechnology 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 )
=40.916/( ( (1146.495 - 134.259) + (1280.663 - 158.639) )/ 2 )
=40.916/( (1012.236+1122.024)/ 2 )
=40.916/1067.13
=3.83 %

GeneFerm Biotechnology 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 )
=83.088/( ( (1257.47 - 147.149) + (1280.663 - 158.639) )/ 2 )
=83.088/( ( 1110.321 + 1122.024 )/ 2 )
=83.088/1116.1725
=7.44 %

(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 7.44% mean?
GeneFerm Biotechnology Co (ROCO:1796) has a ROCE % of 7.44% as of Dec. 2025.
Is GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's ROCE % too high?
GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's current ROCE % is 7.44%. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROCE % is 7.06. GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's value of 7.44% is 5.4% above this industry median. Overall, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's ROCE % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's ROCE % of 7.44% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.06. GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's value of 7.44% is 5.4% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROCE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.06, based on 962 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. GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's current ROCE % of 7.44% is 5.4% 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's current ROCE % is 7.44%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GeneFerm Biotechnology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co (ROCO:1796) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$59.04, compared to a current price of NT$31.40 — trading 46.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 7.44% and 5.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.06. GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 GeneFerm Biotechnology Co (ROCO:1796), the current ROCE % is 7.44% 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 GeneFerm Biotechnology Co (ROCO:1796) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$31.40 is trading 46.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$59.04. GuruFocus considers GeneFerm Biotechnology Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1796:

  • ROCE %: 7.44%
  • GF Value™: NT$59.04 vs. price of NT$31.40 (46.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.4% above the Drug Manufacturers median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1796 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

GeneFerm Biotechnology Co Business Description

Address No. 33, Xingong Road, Xinying District, Tainan, TWN, 74144
GeneFerm Biotechnology Co Ltd is a fermentation company based in Taiwan. It is engaged in manufacturing health food and supplements which include Fermented Microbial products, Fermented Fungi products, Probiotics and Extraction, and Concentration products among others.
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