Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) ROCE %: 20.88% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:1713 Cathay Chemical Works Inc TPE:1713
74 GF Score
Price NT$49.55
GF Value NT$42.92
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cathay Chemical Works ROCE %?

Cathay Chemical Works TPE:1713 +0.10% 74 ROCE % is 20.88% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1713 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. Cathay Chemical Works's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.88%.

Cathay Chemical Works  (TPE:1713) 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.

Cathay Chemical Works ROCE % Related Terms

Cathay Chemical Works ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cathay Chemical Works'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.

Cathay Chemical Works ROCE % Chart

Cathay Chemical Works Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Cathay Chemical Works 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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Cathay Chemical Works ROCE % Calculation

Cathay Chemical Works'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 )
=601.052/( ( (4569.344 - 137.562) + (3974.347 - 81.575) )/ 2 )
=601.052/( (4431.782+3892.772)/ 2 )
=601.052/4162.277
=14.44 %

Cathay Chemical Works'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 )
=791.512/( ( (3765.196 - 76.771) + (3974.347 - 81.575) )/ 2 )
=791.512/( ( 3688.425 + 3892.772 )/ 2 )
=791.512/3790.5985
=20.88 %

(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 20.88% mean?
Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) has a ROCE % of 20.88% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Cathay Chemical Works' ROCE % too high?
Cathay Chemical Works' current ROCE % is 20.88%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 20.88% is 225.2% above this industry median. Overall, Cathay Chemical Works has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Chemical Works' ROCE % compare to LIN and SHW?
Cathay Chemical Works' ROCE % of 20.88% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.42. Cathay Chemical Works' value of 20.88% is 225.2% above 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.42, based on 1,590 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. Cathay Chemical Works's current ROCE % of 20.88% is 225.2% above 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 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. Cathay Chemical Works's current ROCE % is 20.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Chemical Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.92, compared to a current price of NT$49.55 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 20.88% and 225.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.42. Cathay Chemical Works' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713), the current ROCE % is 20.88% 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 Cathay Chemical Works (TPE:1713) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Chemical Works stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$49.55 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.92. GuruFocus considers Cathay Chemical Works to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1713:

  • ROCE %: 20.88%
  • GF Value™: NT$42.92 vs. price of NT$49.55 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 225.2% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1713 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cathay Chemical Works Business Description

Address Zhongxiao East Road, 12 Floor, No. 320, Section 4, Taipei, TWN
Cathay Chemical Works Inc Company's mainly business is the manufacture and sale of sodium hydrosulfite, zinc oxide, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc dust and so on. It is the sole operating department. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan.
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