Taita Chemical Co (TPE:1309) ROCE %: -4.02% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1309 Taita Chemical Co Ltd TPE:1309
59 GF Score
Price NT$14.45
GF Value NT$14.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Taita Chemical Co ROCE %?

Taita Chemical Co TPE:1309 -1.37% 59 ROCE % is -4.02% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1309 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 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. Taita Chemical Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.02%.

Taita Chemical Co  (TPE:1309) 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.

Taita Chemical Co ROCE % Related Terms

Taita Chemical Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taita Chemical Co'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.

Taita Chemical Co ROCE % Chart

Taita Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Taita Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:1309
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Taita Chemical Co ROCE % Calculation

Taita Chemical 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 )
=-472.297/( ( (9839.577 - 3195.806) + (8568.933 - 2362.679) )/ 2 )
=-472.297/( (6643.771+6206.254)/ 2 )
=-472.297/6425.0125
=-7.35 %

Taita Chemical Co'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: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-244.432/( ( (8752.788 - 2787.323) + (8568.933 - 2362.679) )/ 2 )
=-244.432/( ( 5965.465 + 6206.254 )/ 2 )
=-244.432/6085.8595
=-4.02 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (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 -4.02% mean?
Taita Chemical Co (TPE:1309) has a ROCE % of -4.02% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Taita Chemical Co's ROCE % too high?
Taita Chemical Co's current ROCE % is -4.02%. Overall, Taita Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taita Chemical Co's ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Taita Chemical Co's ROCE % of -4.02% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.42, based on 1,595 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taita Chemical Co's current ROCE % is -4.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taita Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taita Chemical Co (TPE:1309) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.38, compared to a current price of NT$14.45 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -4.02%. Taita Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Taita Chemical Co (TPE:1309), the current ROCE % is -4.02% 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 Taita Chemical Co (TPE:1309) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taita Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$14.45 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.38. GuruFocus considers Taita Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1309:

  • ROCE %: -4.02%
  • GF Value™: NT$14.38 vs. price of NT$14.45 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1309 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taita Chemical Co Business Description

Address No. 37, Ji-Hu Road, 12th Floor, Nei-Hu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Taita Chemical Co Ltd produces and sells polyethylene resins in Taiwan. It is involved in the production and sale of polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) resin, acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer (San) resin, glass wool insulation products, plastic raw materials, and other processed products. Its products are widely used in consumer-oriented and industrial applications. It generates revenue from Styrenic products; and Glasswool products.
59GF Score

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