Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) ROCE %: -0.79% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:4716 Daily Polymer Co Ltd ROCO:4716
55 GF Score
Price NT$22.50
GF Value NT$12.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Daily Polymer Co ROCE %?

Daily Polymer Co ROCO:4716 -1.53% 55 ROCE % is -0.79% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4716 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$12.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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. Daily Polymer Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.79%.

Daily Polymer Co  (ROCO:4716) 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.

Daily Polymer Co ROCE % Related Terms

Daily Polymer Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daily Polymer Co's ROCE % can be seen below:

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Daily Polymer Co ROCE % Chart

Daily Polymer 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 22.69 -0.11 -1.42 8.01 -5.79

Daily Polymer 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 -1.46 -9.00 -29.90 17.36 -0.79
ROCO:4716
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Daily Polymer Co ROCE % Calculation

Daily Polymer 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 )
=-73.462/( ( (1878.133 - 591.669) + (1694.509 - 444.717) )/ 2 )
=-73.462/( (1286.464+1249.792)/ 2 )
=-73.462/1268.128
=-5.79 %

Daily Polymer 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 )
=-9.948/( ( (1772.249 - 511.848) + (1694.509 - 444.717) )/ 2 )
=-9.948/( ( 1260.401 + 1249.792 )/ 2 )
=-9.948/1255.0965
=-0.79 %

(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 -0.79% mean?
Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) has a ROCE % of -0.79% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Daily Polymer Co's ROCE % too high?
Daily Polymer Co's current ROCE % is -0.79%. Overall, Daily Polymer Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daily Polymer Co's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Daily Polymer Co's ROCE % of -0.79% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.49. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.49, based on 1,588 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daily Polymer Co's current ROCE % is -0.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daily Polymer Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$12.58, compared to a current price of NT$22.50 — trading 78.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -0.79%. Daily Polymer Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716), the current ROCE % is -0.79% 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 Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Polymer Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$22.50 is trading 78.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$12.58. GuruFocus considers Daily Polymer Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4716:

  • ROCE %: -0.79%
  • GF Value™: NT$12.58 vs. price of NT$22.50 (78.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4716 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Daily Polymer Co Business Description

Address No. 18, Yongong 2nd Road, Yong\'An District, Kaohsiung City, TWN, 828
Daily Polymer Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of synthetic resins and electronic materials. Its product lines include polymer materials such as resins for paints, unsaturated polyester resin, and paint additives, as well as photo-electronic materials, including conductive polymer. The Company operates through two reportable segments: the Synthetic Resins Segment, which generates maximum revenue and is responsible for the manufacturing, processing, and sales of synthetic resins, and the New Materials Segment, which is responsible for the manufacturing, processing, and sales of electronic materials. The Company operates in Taiwan, Mainland China, and other countries.
55GF Score

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