Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) ROCE %: -5.88% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:605218 Ways Electron Co Ltd SHSE:605218
74 GF Score
Price ¥13.63
GF Value ¥27.19
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ways Electron Co ROCE %?

Ways Electron Co SHSE:605218 -0.58% 74 ROCE % is -5.88% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:605218 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥27.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 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. Ways Electron Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.88%.

Ways Electron Co  (SHSE:605218) 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.

Ways Electron Co ROCE % Related Terms

Ways Electron Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ways Electron 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.

Ways Electron Co ROCE % Chart

Ways Electron Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Ways Electron Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Ways Electron Co ROCE % Calculation

Ways Electron 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 )
=16.204/( ( (2351.536 - 851.797) + (2763.893 - 1187.662) )/ 2 )
=16.204/( (1499.739+1576.231)/ 2 )
=16.204/1537.985
=1.05 %

Ways Electron 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 )
=-107.04/( ( (2763.893 - 1187.662) + (2882.361 - 819.427) )/ 2 )
=-107.04/( ( 1576.231 + 2062.934 )/ 2 )
=-107.04/1819.5825
=-5.88 %

(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 -5.88% mean?
Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) has a ROCE % of -5.88% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Ways Electron Co's ROCE % too high?
Ways Electron Co's current ROCE % is -5.88%. Overall, Ways Electron Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ways Electron Co's ROCE % compare to APH and GLW?
Ways Electron Co's ROCE % of -5.88% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.84. 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 5.84, based on 2,453 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 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ways Electron Co's current ROCE % is -5.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ways Electron Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥27.19, compared to a current price of ¥13.63 — trading 49.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -5.88%. Ways Electron Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218), the current ROCE % is -5.88% 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 Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ways Electron Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥13.63 is trading 49.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥27.19. GuruFocus considers Ways Electron Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:605218:

  • ROCE %: -5.88%
  • GF Value™: ¥27.19 vs. price of ¥13.63 (49.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ways Electron Co Business Description

Address 299 Yunque Road, Precision Machinery Industrial Park, Kunshan Development Zone, Jiangsu Province, Kunshan, CHN, 215300
Ways Electron Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of backlight display modules, liquid crystal display modules and other products. The company specializes in the research & development, designing, manufacturing and sales area which focus on the products such as Backlight module, Liquid crystal module, Touch screen, related hardware parts and Rubber rollers of OA equipment such as printer.
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