Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) ROCE %: -40.40% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4303 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Corp ROCO:4303
65 GF Score
Price NT$42.30
GF Value NT$120.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROCE %?

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROCO:4303 -4.51% 65 ROCE % is -40.40% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4303 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$120.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 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. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -40.40%.

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial  (ROCO:4303) 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.

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROCE % Related Terms

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial'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.

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROCE % Chart

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial 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 172.96 144.47 -63.26 112.82 -40.40
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Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROCE % Calculation

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial'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 )
=1316.247/( ( (4140.853 - 970.243) + (4809.047 - 652.285) )/ 2 )
=1316.247/( (3170.61+4156.762)/ 2 )
=1316.247/3663.686
=35.93 %

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial'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 )
=-1661.464/( ( (4916.092 - 848.512) + (4809.047 - 652.285) )/ 2 )
=-1661.464/( ( 4067.58 + 4156.762 )/ 2 )
=-1661.464/4112.171
=-40.40 %

(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 -40.40% mean?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) has a ROCE % of -40.40% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROCE % too high?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current ROCE % is -40.40%. Overall, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROCE % compare to NKE and DECK?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROCE % of -40.40% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.14. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROCE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 6.14, based on 1,041 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROCE % is 6.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current ROCE % is -40.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$120.25, compared to a current price of NT$42.30 — trading 64.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -40.40%. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303), the current ROCE % is -40.40% 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$42.30 is trading 64.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$120.25. GuruFocus considers Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4303:

  • ROCE %: -40.40%
  • GF Value™: NT$120.25 vs. price of NT$42.30 (64.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4303 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Business Description

Address Number 99, Xingye Road, Xuejia District, Tainan, TWN
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Corp mainly engages in the manufacturing and trading of synthetic leather and plastic leather products. Its business activities include production and manufacturing of various synthetic leathers, product scheduling and inventory management, maintenance of factory equipment, new product development and research, quality inspection and improvement. Its PVC products include PVC simulated leather, PVC pearlescent leather (paper texture), PVC furniture leather, PVC non-slip leather, PVC leather (printed), PVC leather (embossed), and PVC leather (paper texture + embossing). Its PU products include Dry PU, Wet-process PU products (non-slip leather), PU + TPU, PU film printing, and PU waterproof and breathable membrane. Taiwan generates the maximum revenue.
65GF Score

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NT$42.30
Price
NT$120.25
GF Value