HIGGSTEC (ROCO:5220) ROCE %: -4.65% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:5220 HIGGSTEC Inc ROCO:5220
64 GF Score
Price NT$20.80
GF Value NT$20.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is HIGGSTEC ROCE %?

HIGGSTEC ROCO:5220 +0.48% 64 ROCE % is -4.65% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5220 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 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. HIGGSTEC's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.65%.

HIGGSTEC  (ROCO:5220) 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.

HIGGSTEC ROCE % Related Terms

HIGGSTEC ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HIGGSTEC'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.

HIGGSTEC ROCE % Chart

HIGGSTEC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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HIGGSTEC Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:5220
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HIGGSTEC ROCE % Calculation

HIGGSTEC'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 )
=-23.949/( ( (1229.494 - 226.571) + (1141.522 - 218.372) )/ 2 )
=-23.949/( (1002.923+923.15)/ 2 )
=-23.949/963.0365
=-2.49 %

HIGGSTEC'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 )
=-43.284/( ( (1141.174 - 201.605) + (1141.522 - 218.372) )/ 2 )
=-43.284/( ( 939.569 + 923.15 )/ 2 )
=-43.284/931.3595
=-4.65 %

(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 -4.65% mean?
HIGGSTEC (ROCO:5220) has a ROCE % of -4.65% as of Dec. 2025.
Is HIGGSTEC's ROCE % too high?
HIGGSTEC's current ROCE % is -4.65%. Overall, HIGGSTEC has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HIGGSTEC's ROCE % compare to APH and GLW?
HIGGSTEC's ROCE % of -4.65% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.87. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.87, based on 2,454 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HIGGSTEC's current ROCE % is -4.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HIGGSTEC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIGGSTEC (ROCO:5220) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.75, compared to a current price of NT$20.80 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -4.65%. HIGGSTEC's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 HIGGSTEC (ROCO:5220), the current ROCE % is -4.65% 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 HIGGSTEC (ROCO:5220) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIGGSTEC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$20.80 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.75. GuruFocus considers HIGGSTEC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5220:

  • ROCE %: -4.65%
  • GF Value™: NT$20.75 vs. price of NT$20.80 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HIGGSTEC Business Description

Address No. 22, Dingping Road, Suao Town, Yilan, Taoyuan, TWN, 333
HIGGSTEC Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the research and development of touch technology. The products of the company include Standard 5-wire Resistive Touch Solution, Custom 5-Wire Resistive Touch Solution, Projected Capacitive Touch Solution, and Controller. Its products have applications in Military, Automotive, Medical, Marine and Gaming Industries.
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