Microbio Co (ROCO:4128) ROCE %: -3.53% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4128 Microbio Co Ltd ROCO:4128
56 GF Score
Price NT$15.85
GF Value NT$45.77
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Microbio Co ROCE %?

Microbio Co ROCO:4128 -1.55% 56 ROCE % is -3.53% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4128 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$45.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Microbio Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.53%.

Microbio Co  (ROCO:4128) 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.

Microbio Co ROCE % Related Terms

Microbio Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microbio Co'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.

Microbio Co ROCE % Chart

Microbio Co 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 -1.61 1.08 -9.49 -9.18 -7.54

Microbio Co 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 -9.84 -8.31 -14.24 -4.33 -3.53
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Microbio Co ROCE % Calculation

Microbio 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 )
=-939.858/( ( (13926.991 - 535.848) + (12333.802 - 791.987) )/ 2 )
=-939.858/( (13391.143+11541.815)/ 2 )
=-939.858/12466.479
=-7.54 %

Microbio 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 )
=-412.784/( ( (12434.04 - 559.326) + (12333.802 - 791.987) )/ 2 )
=-412.784/( ( 11874.714 + 11541.815 )/ 2 )
=-412.784/11708.2645
=-3.53 %

(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 -3.53% mean?
Microbio Co (ROCO:4128) has a ROCE % of -3.53% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Microbio Co's ROCE % too high?
Microbio Co's current ROCE % is -3.53%. Overall, Microbio Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microbio Co's ROCE % compare to KHC and GIS?
Microbio Co's ROCE % of -3.53% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.80. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROCE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.80, based on 1,945 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 Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROCE % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microbio Co's current ROCE % is -3.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microbio Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microbio Co (ROCO:4128) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.77, compared to a current price of NT$15.85 — trading 65.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -3.53%. Microbio Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Microbio Co (ROCO:4128), the current ROCE % is -3.53% 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 Microbio Co (ROCO:4128) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microbio Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$15.85 is trading 65.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.77. GuruFocus considers Microbio Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4128:

  • ROCE %: -3.53%
  • GF Value™: NT$45.77 vs. price of NT$15.85 (65.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4128 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Microbio Co Business Description

Address Yuanqu Street, No. 3, 18th Floor - 1, Sanchong Village, Nangang District, Taipei, TWN
Microbio Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing, and trading of biotech drugs and dietary supplements. Its drug portfolio includes MS-20, a mixture of soybean fermentation metabolites, which improves fatigue and loss of appetite in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. In addition, the company also offers Lee Herb series of herbal essence drinks, Tien Chun Bao oral solutions, Herbiron oral solutions for iron deficiency, and other pharmaceutical and organic products. The company generates revenue from biotech drug research and development and the sale of dietary supplements. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of its dietary supplements.
56GF Score

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