TAOP (Taoping) ROCE %: -42.63% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TAOP Taoping Inc TAOP
45 GF Score
Price $0.78
GF Value $1.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Taoping ROCE %?

Taoping TAOP +1.29% 45 ROCE % is -42.63% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TAOP with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 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. Taoping's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -42.63%.

Taoping  (NAS:TAOP) 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.

Taoping ROCE % Related Terms

Taoping ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taoping'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.

Taoping ROCE % Chart

Taoping Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Taoping Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 34.01 -1.13 -13.48 -39.94 -42.63
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Taoping ROCE % Calculation

Taoping'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 )
=-9.04/( ( (35.129 - 13.458) + (39.448 - 14.111) )/ 2 )
=-9.04/( (21.671+25.337)/ 2 )
=-9.04/23.504
=-38.46 %

Taoping's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-9.712/( ( (30.316 - 10.088) + (39.448 - 14.111) )/ 2 )
=-9.712/( ( 20.228 + 25.337 )/ 2 )
=-9.712/22.7825
=-42.63 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) 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 -42.63% mean?
Taoping (TAOP) has a ROCE % of -42.63% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Taoping's ROCE % too high?
Taoping's current ROCE % is -42.63%. Overall, Taoping has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taoping's ROCE % compare to CYAB and OLB?
Taoping's ROCE % of -42.63% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.64. 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 5.64, based on 2,717 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 5.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taoping's current ROCE % is -42.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taoping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taoping (TAOP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.14, compared to a current price of $0.78 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -42.63%. Taoping's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 10 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 Taoping (TAOP), the current ROCE % is -42.63% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Taoping (TAOP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taoping stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.78 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.14. GuruFocus considers Taoping to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TAOP:

  • ROCE %: -42.63%
  • GF Value™: $1.14 vs. price of $0.78 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 10 warning signs

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

Taoping Business Description

Address Keyan West Road, 21st Floor, Building 3, Tianjin Science and Technology Plaza, Nankai District, Tianjin, CHN, 300192
Taoping Inc is a provider of cloud-based technology solutions, smart city IoT platforms, digital advertising delivery systems, and internet-based information distribution systems in China. The company has three reportable segments. The Cloud-based Technology segment includes cloud-based products, high-end data storage servers, advertising services, and customized software solutions for private sector customers. The Traditional Information Technology segment includes project-based technology products and services sold to the public sector, including Geographic Information Systems, Digital Public Security Technology, and Digital Hospital Information Systems. The Smart Elevator segment provides elevator sales, installation, maintenance, renovation, and cloud-based maintenance services.
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