Alar Pharmaceuticals (ROCO:6785) ROCE %: -1.45% (As of Dec. 2025)


ROCO:6785 Alar Pharmaceuticals Inc ROCO:6785
52 GF Score
Price NT$117.00
GF Value NT$90.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Alar Pharmaceuticals ROCE %?

Alar Pharmaceuticals ROCO:6785 52 ROCE % is -1.45% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6785 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$90.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Alar Pharmaceuticals's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.45%.

Alar Pharmaceuticals  (ROCO:6785) 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.

Alar Pharmaceuticals ROCE % Related Terms

Alar Pharmaceuticals ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alar Pharmaceuticals'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.

Alar Pharmaceuticals ROCE % Chart

Alar Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -11.31 -6.18 55.26 2.18 -3.21

Alar Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 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 5.10 -0.76 -6.06 -4.57 -1.45
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Alar Pharmaceuticals ROCE % Calculation

Alar Pharmaceuticals'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 )
=-78.89/( ( (2556.124 - 55.076) + (2487.558 - 74.466) )/ 2 )
=-78.89/( (2501.048+2413.092)/ 2 )
=-78.89/2457.07
=-3.21 %

Alar Pharmaceuticals'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 )
=-35.044/( ( (2515.513 - 89.79) + (2487.558 - 74.466) )/ 2 )
=-35.044/( ( 2425.723 + 2413.092 )/ 2 )
=-35.044/2419.4075
=-1.45 %

(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 -1.45% mean?
Alar Pharmaceuticals (ROCO:6785) has a ROCE % of -1.45% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Alar Pharmaceuticals' ROCE % too high?
Alar Pharmaceuticals' current ROCE % is -1.45%. Overall, Alar Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alar Pharmaceuticals' ROCE % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Alar Pharmaceuticals' ROCE % of -1.45% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.04. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROCE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.04, based on 964 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alar Pharmaceuticals's current ROCE % is -1.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alar Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alar Pharmaceuticals (ROCO:6785) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$90.64, compared to a current price of NT$117.00 — trading 29.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -1.45%. Alar Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Alar Pharmaceuticals (ROCO:6785), the current ROCE % is -1.45% 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 Alar Pharmaceuticals (ROCO:6785) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alar Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$117.00 is trading 29.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$90.64. GuruFocus considers Alar Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6785:

  • ROCE %: -1.45%
  • GF Value™: NT$90.64 vs. price of NT$117.00 (29.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6785 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Alar Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address Jhongke Road, No. 32, No. 2, 5th Floor, Situn District, Taichung, TWN, 428015
Alar Pharmaceuticals Inc is a drug development company mainly engaged in the research and development of new drugs, sales of western pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. It focuses on developing long-acting release drug products for CNS disorders and chronic diseases, which mainly include opioid use disorder, chronic pain, and depressive disorder. The company currently has only a new drug development division, and its product pipeline comprises various drug candidates such as ALA-1000 (Buprenorphine), ALA-1300, ALA-2000 (Naltrexone), ALA-3000 (Ketamine), ALA-4000 (Apomorphine), and ALA-5000 (Third-generation antipsychotic). Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the USA and also has its presence in Taiwan and the United Kingdom.
52GF Score

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