SolarMax Technology (STU:6W1) ROCE %: -3.16% (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:6W1 SolarMax Technology Inc STU:6W1
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What is SolarMax Technology ROCE %?

SolarMax Technology STU:6W1 +0.68% 21 ROCE % is -3.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:6W1 with a GF Score™ of 21/100 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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. SolarMax Technology's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.16%.

SolarMax Technology  (STU:6W1) 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.

SolarMax Technology ROCE % Related Terms

SolarMax Technology ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SolarMax Technology'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.

SolarMax Technology ROCE % Chart

SolarMax Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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SolarMax Technology Quarterly Data
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SolarMax Technology ROCE % Calculation

SolarMax Technology'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 )
=-5.204/( ( (36.892 - 33.177) + (77.959 - 81.737) )/ 2 )
=-5.204/( (3.715+-3.778)/ 2 )
=-5.204/-0.031499999999994
=16,520.63 %

SolarMax Technology'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 )
=-0.052/( ( (77.959 - 81.737) + (91.858 - 84.786) )/ 2 )
=-0.052/( ( -3.778 + 7.072 )/ 2 )
=-0.052/1.647
=-3.16 %

(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 -3.16% mean?
SolarMax Technology (STU:6W1) has a ROCE % of -3.16% as of Mar. 2026.
Is SolarMax Technology's ROCE % too high?
SolarMax Technology's current ROCE % is -3.16%. Overall, SolarMax Technology has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SolarMax Technology's ROCE % compare to ZEO and SUNE?
SolarMax Technology's ROCE % of -3.16% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.90. 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 4.90, based on 1,018 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 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SolarMax Technology's current ROCE % is -3.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SolarMax Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SolarMax Technology (STU:6W1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The current ROCE % is -3.16%. SolarMax Technology's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 5 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 SolarMax Technology (STU:6W1), the current ROCE % is -3.16% 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.

SolarMax Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges SMXT:USA
Address 3080 12th Street, Riverside, CA, USA, 92507
SolarMax Technology Inc is an integrated solar and renewable energy company. The United States business includes the sale and installation of photovoltaic and battery backup systems. China operations consist of operating and maintaining solar farm projects and identifying and procuring solar farm projects for resale to third parties. Some of its products are LG Solar Panels, Q-CELL Solar Panels, Panasonic Solar Panels, and others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from solar energy systems.
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