3S Silicon Tech (ROCO:5297) ROCE %: 13.49% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:5297 3S Silicon Tech Inc ROCO:5297
68 GF Score
Price NT$69.50
GF Value NT$26.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is 3S Silicon Tech ROCE %?

3S Silicon Tech ROCO:5297 -0.71% 68 ROCE % is 13.49% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5297 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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. 3S Silicon Tech's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.49%.

3S Silicon Tech  (ROCO:5297) 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.

3S Silicon Tech ROCE % Related Terms

3S Silicon Tech ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 3S Silicon Tech'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.

3S Silicon Tech ROCE % Chart

3S Silicon Tech 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 -2.66 17.57 7.13 11.03 4.07

3S Silicon Tech Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 13.45 9.29 12.84 -4.89 13.49
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3S Silicon Tech ROCE % Calculation

3S Silicon Tech'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 )
=19.401/( ( (664.072 - 178.309) + (664.122 - 197.479) )/ 2 )
=19.401/( (485.763+466.643)/ 2 )
=19.401/476.203
=4.07 %

3S Silicon Tech'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: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=61.558/( ( (652.121 - 206.277) + (664.122 - 197.479) )/ 2 )
=61.558/( ( 445.844 + 466.643 )/ 2 )
=61.558/456.2435
=13.49 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 13.49% mean?
3S Silicon Tech (ROCO:5297) has a ROCE % of 13.49% as of Dec. 2025.
Is 3S Silicon Tech's ROCE % too high?
3S Silicon Tech's current ROCE % is 13.49%. The Semiconductors industry median ROCE % is 4.90. 3S Silicon Tech's value of 13.49% is 175.3% above this industry median. Overall, 3S Silicon Tech has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 3S Silicon Tech's ROCE % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
3S Silicon Tech's ROCE % of 13.49% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.90. 3S Silicon Tech's value of 13.49% is 175.3% above this benchmark. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROCE % among Semiconductors companies is 4.90, based on 1,018 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. 3S Silicon Tech's current ROCE % of 13.49% is 175.3% above the industry median. 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 Semiconductors industry, the median ROCE % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 3S Silicon Tech's current ROCE % is 13.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 3S Silicon Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3S Silicon Tech (ROCO:5297) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.91, compared to a current price of NT$69.50 — trading 158.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 13.49% and 175.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.90. 3S Silicon Tech's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 3S Silicon Tech (ROCO:5297), the current ROCE % is 13.49% 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 3S Silicon Tech (ROCO:5297) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 3S Silicon Tech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$69.50 is trading 158.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.91. GuruFocus considers 3S Silicon Tech to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5297:

  • ROCE %: 13.49%
  • GF Value™: NT$26.91 vs. price of NT$69.50 (158.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 175.3% above the Semiconductors median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5297 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

3S Silicon Tech Business Description

Address No. 169-2, Section 1, Kangle Road, 3rd Floor, Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu, TWN, 304
3S Silicon Tech Inc. is a Taiwan-based company that offers die bonding for discrete power devices. Its products include clip-die bonders for power devices, snap ovens, customized equipment, and an open lab platform. 3S also provides intelligent automatic assembly machine systems, focusing on the packaging technology of discrete power semiconductors, supported by solutions and services. The company's systems include die-attach machines, stencil printers, copper strip die bonders, vacuum reflow ovens, and formic acid vacuum reflow ovens.
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