Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) ROCE %: -10.24% (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:5DQ2 Daqo New Energy Corp STU:5DQ2
72 GF Score
Price €11.20
GF Value €8.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Daqo New Energy ROCE %?

Daqo New Energy STU:5DQ2 -4.27% 72 ROCE % is -10.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5DQ2 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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. Daqo New Energy's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.24%.

Daqo New Energy  (STU:5DQ2) 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.

Daqo New Energy ROCE % Related Terms

Daqo New Energy ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daqo New Energy'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.

Daqo New Energy ROCE % Chart

Daqo New Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Daqo New Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -7.64 -7.61 -1.37 -1.41 -10.24
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Daqo New Energy ROCE % Calculation

Daqo New Energy'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 )
=-230.781/( ( (6129.422 - 497.779) + (5507.724 - 428.385) )/ 2 )
=-230.781/( (5631.643+5079.339)/ 2 )
=-230.781/5355.491
=-4.31 %

Daqo New Energy'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 )
=-521.808/( ( (5507.724 - 428.385) + (5483.475 - 368.263) )/ 2 )
=-521.808/( ( 5079.339 + 5115.212 )/ 2 )
=-521.808/5097.2755
=-10.24 %

(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 -10.24% mean?
Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) has a ROCE % of -10.24% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Daqo New Energy's ROCE % too high?
Daqo New Energy's current ROCE % is -10.24%. Overall, Daqo New Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daqo New Energy's ROCE % compare to ASYS and ATOM?
Daqo New Energy's ROCE % of -10.24% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.81. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROCE % among Semiconductors companies is 4.81, based on 1,016 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 Semiconductors industry, the median ROCE % is 4.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daqo New Energy's current ROCE % is -10.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daqo New Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.00, compared to a current price of €11.20 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -10.24%. Daqo New Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2), the current ROCE % is -10.24% 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 Daqo New Energy (STU:5DQ2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.20 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.00. GuruFocus considers Daqo New Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:5DQ2:

  • ROCE %: -10.24%
  • GF Value™: €8.00 vs. price of €11.20 (40% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5DQ2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Daqo New Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges DQ:USA0I74:UK
Address No. 838 Zhangyang Road, 29th Floor, Unit 29, Huadu Mansion, Pudong, Shanghai, CHN, 200122
Daqo New Energy Corp is a polysilicon manufacturer based in China. The company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to manufacturers who use it to make ingots, cells, and modules for solar power solutions. The polysilicon is packaged to meet crucible stacking, pulling, and solidification needs. All of the company's revenues come from the People's Republic of China.
72GF Score

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