Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co (SHSE:601816) ROCE %: 6.61% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:601816 Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co Ltd SHSE:601816
76 GF Score
Price ¥5.12
GF Value ¥5.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co ROCE %?

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co SHSE:601816 +0.79% 76 ROCE % is 6.61% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601816 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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. Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.61%.


Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co  (SHSE:601816) 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.


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Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co'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.

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co ROCE % Chart

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co Quarterly Data
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Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co ROCE % Calculation

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway 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 )
=19259.599/( ( (284662.65 - 8168.531) + (287938.421 - 9452.048) )/ 2 )
=19259.599/( (276494.119+278486.373)/ 2 )
=19259.599/277490.246
=6.94 %

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=18502.752/( ( (287938.421 - 9452.048) + (290814.83 - 9081.806) )/ 2 )
=18502.752/( ( 278486.373 + 281733.024 )/ 2 )
=18502.752/280109.6985
=6.61 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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 6.61% mean?
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co (SHSE:601816) has a ROCE % of 6.61% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co's ROCE % too high?
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co's current ROCE % is 6.61%. The Transportation industry median ROCE % is 7.74. Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co's value of 6.61% is 14.6% below this industry median. Overall, Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co's ROCE % compare to UNP and CSX?
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co's ROCE % of 6.61% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.74. Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co's value of 6.61% is 14.6% 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 Transportation company?
The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.74, based on 991 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. Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co's current ROCE % of 6.61% is 14.6% 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 Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co's current ROCE % is 6.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co (SHSE:601816) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.92, compared to a current price of ¥5.12 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.61% and 14.6% below the Transportation industry median of 7.74. Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co (SHSE:601816), the current ROCE % is 6.61% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co (SHSE:601816) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.12 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.92. GuruFocus considers Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601816:

  • ROCE %: 6.61%
  • GF Value™: ¥5.92 vs. price of ¥5.12 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.6% below the Transportation median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601816 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co Business Description

Address Beifengwo Road, Yard 5, 3rd & 4th Floors, Office Building 1, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100038
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway Co Ltd is a provider of rail passenger transportation. The company is engaged in the investment, construction, and operation of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway and its stations.
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