OBI Pharma (ROCO:4174) ROCE %: -58.39% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4174 OBI Pharma Inc ROCO:4174
43 GF Score
Price NT$28.40
GF Value NT$138.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is OBI Pharma ROCE %?

OBI Pharma ROCO:4174 -1.90% 43 ROCE % is -58.39% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4174 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$138.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 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. OBI Pharma's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -58.39%.

OBI Pharma  (ROCO:4174) 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.

OBI Pharma ROCE % Related Terms

OBI Pharma ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OBI Pharma'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.

OBI Pharma ROCE % Chart

OBI Pharma 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 -37.58 -36.19 -21.38 -46.52 -54.05

OBI Pharma 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 -67.00 -43.98 -64.37 -56.91 -58.39
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OBI Pharma ROCE % Calculation

OBI Pharma'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 )
=-2246.347/( ( (5653.692 - 412.37) + (3421.265 - 350.557) )/ 2 )
=-2246.347/( (5241.322+3070.708)/ 2 )
=-2246.347/4156.015
=-54.05 %

OBI Pharma'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 )
=-1905.908/( ( (3829.208 - 371.471) + (3421.265 - 350.557) )/ 2 )
=-1905.908/( ( 3457.737 + 3070.708 )/ 2 )
=-1905.908/3264.2225
=-58.39 %

(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 -58.39% mean?
OBI Pharma (ROCO:4174) has a ROCE % of -58.39% as of Dec. 2025.
Is OBI Pharma's ROCE % too high?
OBI Pharma's current ROCE % is -58.39%. Overall, OBI Pharma has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OBI Pharma's ROCE % compare to VRTX and REGN?
OBI Pharma's ROCE % of -58.39% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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. OBI Pharma's current ROCE % is -58.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OBI Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OBI Pharma (ROCO:4174) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$138.61, compared to a current price of NT$28.40 — trading 79.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -58.39%. OBI Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 9 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 OBI Pharma (ROCO:4174), the current ROCE % is -58.39% 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 OBI Pharma (ROCO:4174) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OBI Pharma stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$28.40 is trading 79.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$138.61. GuruFocus considers OBI Pharma to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4174:

  • ROCE %: -58.39%
  • GF Value™: NT$138.61 vs. price of NT$28.40 (79.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4174 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

OBI Pharma Business Description

Address Zhongxiao East Road, 6th Floor, No. 508, Section 7, Nangang District, Taipei, TWN, 115
OBI Pharma Inc is engaged in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents and biologics for patients with unmet medical needs. The company has three reportable segments: the anti-cancer new drug segment, the botulinum toxin new drug segment, and the CDMO segment. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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