Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) ROCE %: 3.22% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:6182 Wafer Works Corp ROCO:6182
60 GF Score
Price NT$149.50
GF Value NT$33.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Wafer Works ROCE %?

Wafer Works ROCO:6182 -9.94% 60 ROCE % is 3.22% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6182 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.54 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Wafer Works's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.22%.

Wafer Works  (ROCO:6182) 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.

Wafer Works ROCE % Related Terms

Wafer Works ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wafer Works'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.

Wafer Works ROCE % Chart

Wafer Works Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Wafer Works 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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Wafer Works ROCE % Calculation

Wafer Works'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 )
=749.879/( ( (34504.925 - 3783.056) + (38915.924 - 5392.359) )/ 2 )
=749.879/( (30721.869+33523.565)/ 2 )
=749.879/32122.717
=2.33 %

Wafer Works'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 )
=1044.568/( ( (35113.961 - 3692.984) + (38915.924 - 5392.359) )/ 2 )
=1044.568/( ( 31420.977 + 33523.565 )/ 2 )
=1044.568/32472.271
=3.22 %

(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 3.22% mean?
Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) has a ROCE % of 3.22% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Wafer Works' ROCE % too high?
Wafer Works' current ROCE % is 3.22%. The Semiconductors industry median ROCE % is 4.83. Wafer Works' value of 3.22% is 33.3% below this industry median. Overall, Wafer Works has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wafer Works' ROCE % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
Wafer Works' ROCE % of 3.22% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.83. Wafer Works' value of 3.22% is 33.3% below 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 4.83, 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. Wafer Works's current ROCE % of 3.22% is 33.3% below 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 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wafer Works's current ROCE % is 3.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wafer Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.54, compared to a current price of NT$149.50 — trading 345.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 3.22% and 33.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 4.83. Wafer Works' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182), the current ROCE % is 3.22% 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 Wafer Works (ROCO:6182) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafer Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$149.50 is trading 345.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.54. GuruFocus considers Wafer Works to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6182:

  • ROCE %: 3.22%
  • GF Value™: NT$33.54 vs. price of NT$149.50 (345.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.3% below the Semiconductors median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6182 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Wafer Works Business Description

Address No. 100, Longyuan 1st Road, Longtan Science Park, Taoyuan, TWN, 32542
Wafer Works Corp is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales of semiconductor materials; the technique consulting business, service business, and trading for the above items. Its customized silicon wafer services are Polished wafers, Leijingjingyuan, SOI wafers, Gallium nitride epitaxial wafers, and Custom wafers. Its geographical segments include Taiwan, China (including Hong Kong), the United States, and Other countries. It generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan. The Group's revenue is derived from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor wafers.
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NT$149.50
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