Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) ROCE %: 129.06% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4123 Center Laboratories Inc ROCO:4123
69 GF Score
Price NT$37.50
GF Value NT$43.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Center Laboratories ROCE %?

Center Laboratories ROCO:4123 +1.35% 69 ROCE % is 129.06% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4123 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.04 (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. Center Laboratories's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 129.06%.

Center Laboratories  (ROCO:4123) 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.

Center Laboratories ROCE % Related Terms

Center Laboratories ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Center Laboratories's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Center Laboratories ROCE % Chart

Center Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.21 -2.07 -3.94 -4.09 45.25

Center Laboratories 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 -15.31 14.24 -17.27 65.71 129.06
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Center Laboratories ROCE % Calculation

Center Laboratories'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 )
=11772.995/( ( (25537.175 - 4616.762) + (34628.122 - 3509.608) )/ 2 )
=11772.995/( (20920.413+31118.514)/ 2 )
=11772.995/26019.4635
=45.25 %

Center Laboratories'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 )
=34296.516/( ( (25809.42 - 3778.747) + (34628.122 - 3509.608) )/ 2 )
=34296.516/( ( 22030.673 + 31118.514 )/ 2 )
=34296.516/26574.5935
=129.06 %

(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 129.06% mean?
Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) has a ROCE % of 129.06% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Center Laboratories' ROCE % too high?
Center Laboratories' current ROCE % is 129.06%. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROCE % is 7.06. Center Laboratories' value of 129.06% is 1728% above this industry median. Overall, Center Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Center Laboratories' ROCE % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Center Laboratories' ROCE % of 129.06% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.06. Center Laboratories' value of 129.06% is 1728% 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. Center Laboratories's current ROCE % of 129.06% is 1728% 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. Center Laboratories's current ROCE % is 129.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Center Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.04, compared to a current price of NT$37.50 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 129.06% and 1728% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.06. Center Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123), the current ROCE % is 129.06% 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 Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Center Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$37.50 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.04. GuruFocus considers Center Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4123:

  • ROCE %: 129.06%
  • GF Value™: NT$43.04 vs. price of NT$37.50 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1728% above the Drug Manufacturers median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Center Laboratories Business Description

Address No. 3-2, Park Street, 7th floor, Nangang District, Taipei City, TWN, 115
Center Laboratories Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of various Western pharmaceuticals, including Western medicine manufacturing, wholesale, and retail. The Company operates through the following segments: Pharmaceutical Division, Biotechnology Venture Capital, and Glac Segment. The Pharmaceutical Division, which generates the majority of revenue, manufactures and sells various Western pharmaceuticals. The Biotechnology Venture Capital segment invests in domestic and foreign biotechnology undertakings, while the Glac Segment manufactures and sells probiotic products. The Company operates in Taiwan, Mainland China, and other regions, with Taiwan generating the majority of revenue.
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