Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) ROCE %: -11.48% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:688030 Hillstone Networks Co Ltd SHSE:688030
60 GF Score
Price ¥14.36
GF Value ¥21.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hillstone Networks Co ROCE %?

Hillstone Networks Co SHSE:688030 -1.17% 60 ROCE % is -11.48% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688030 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥21.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 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. Hillstone Networks Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.48%.

Hillstone Networks Co  (SHSE:688030) 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.

Hillstone Networks Co ROCE % Related Terms

Hillstone Networks Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hillstone Networks Co's ROCE % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Hillstone Networks Co ROCE % Chart

Hillstone Networks Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Hillstone Networks 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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Hillstone Networks Co ROCE % Calculation

Hillstone Networks 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 )
=-179.292/( ( (1985.452 - 775.513) + (1963.288 - 928.382) )/ 2 )
=-179.292/( (1209.939+1034.906)/ 2 )
=-179.292/1122.4225
=-15.97 %

Hillstone Networks 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 )
=-117.064/( ( (1963.288 - 928.382) + (1878.47 - 873.159) )/ 2 )
=-117.064/( ( 1034.906 + 1005.311 )/ 2 )
=-117.064/1020.1085
=-11.48 %

(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 -11.48% mean?
Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) has a ROCE % of -11.48% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Hillstone Networks Co's ROCE % too high?
Hillstone Networks Co's current ROCE % is -11.48%. Overall, Hillstone Networks Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hillstone Networks Co's ROCE % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Hillstone Networks Co's ROCE % of -11.48% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.29. 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 Software company?
The median ROCE % among Software companies is 5.29, based on 2,725 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 Software industry, the median ROCE % is 5.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hillstone Networks Co's current ROCE % is -11.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hillstone Networks Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥21.97, compared to a current price of ¥14.36 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -11.48%. Hillstone Networks Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030), the current ROCE % is -11.48% 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 Hillstone Networks Co (SHSE:688030) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillstone Networks Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥14.36 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥21.97. GuruFocus considers Hillstone Networks Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688030:

  • ROCE %: -11.48%
  • GF Value™: ¥21.97 vs. price of ¥14.36 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hillstone Networks Co Business Description

Address No. 181, Jingrun Road, High-tech Zone, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215153
Hillstone Networks Co Ltd is a provider of enterprise network security and risk management solutions. Its customers include financial and educational institutions, government and service providers. The company offers visibility, intelligence and protection to ensure enterprises can comprehensively see, thoroughly understand and rapidly act against cyber-threats.
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