HOB Biotech Group (SHSE:688656) ROCE %: 0.31% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:688656 HOB Biotech Group Corp Ltd SHSE:688656
83 GF Score
Price ¥79.04
GF Value ¥89.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HOB Biotech Group ROCE %?

HOB Biotech Group SHSE:688656 -2.73% 83 ROCE % is 0.31% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688656 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥89.36 (Modestly Undervalued). 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. HOB Biotech Group's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31%.

HOB Biotech Group  (SHSE:688656) 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.

HOB Biotech Group ROCE % Related Terms

HOB Biotech Group ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HOB Biotech Group'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.

HOB Biotech Group ROCE % Chart

HOB Biotech Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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HOB Biotech Group Quarterly Data
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HOB Biotech Group ROCE % Calculation

HOB Biotech Group'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 )
=26.97/( ( (1032.805 - 209.941) + (931.305 - 108.539) )/ 2 )
=26.97/( (822.864+822.766)/ 2 )
=26.97/822.815
=3.28 %

HOB Biotech Group'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 )
=2.528/( ( (931.305 - 108.539) + (912.83 - 82.654) )/ 2 )
=2.528/( ( 822.766 + 830.176 )/ 2 )
=2.528/826.471
=0.31 %

(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 0.31% mean?
HOB Biotech Group (SHSE:688656) has a ROCE % of 0.31% as of Mar. 2026.
Is HOB Biotech Group's ROCE % too high?
HOB Biotech Group's current ROCE % is 0.31%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROCE % is 2.22. HOB Biotech Group's value of 0.31% is 86% below this industry median. Overall, HOB Biotech Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOB Biotech Group's ROCE % compare to ABT and SYK?
HOB Biotech Group's ROCE % of 0.31% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median ROCE % is 2.22. HOB Biotech Group's value of 0.31% is 86% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROCE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.22, based on 814 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. HOB Biotech Group's current ROCE % of 0.31% is 86% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROCE % is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HOB Biotech Group's current ROCE % is 0.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOB Biotech Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOB Biotech Group (SHSE:688656) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥89.36, compared to a current price of ¥79.04 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 0.31% and 86% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.22. HOB Biotech Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 HOB Biotech Group (SHSE:688656), the current ROCE % is 0.31% 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 HOB Biotech Group (SHSE:688656) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOB Biotech Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥79.04 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥89.36. GuruFocus considers HOB Biotech Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688656:

  • ROCE %: 0.31%
  • GF Value™: ¥89.36 vs. price of ¥79.04 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688656 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HOB Biotech Group Business Description

Address No. 218, Xinghu Street, Room 101, Building C6, Bio-Nano Park, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou, CHN, 215009
HOB Biotech Group Corp Ltd is an in vitro diagnostic company. The firm is specialized in providing diagnostic tools to laboratories and hospitals for the improvement of allergy and autoimmune disease patient care.
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