Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) ROCE %: 2.09% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:2008 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp TPE:2008
72 GF Score
Price NT$30.80
GF Value NT$27.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ROCE %?

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel TPE:2008 +0.98% 72 ROCE % is 2.09% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2008 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.95 (Fairly Valued). 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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.09%.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel  (TPE:2008) 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.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ROCE % Related Terms

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ROCE % Chart

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ROCE % Calculation

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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 )
=239.005/( ( (7864.472 - 2010.178) + (8234.382 - 1904.28) )/ 2 )
=239.005/( (5854.294+6330.102)/ 2 )
=239.005/6092.198
=3.92 %

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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 )
=128.556/( ( (7996.978 - 2040.835) + (8234.382 - 1904.28) )/ 2 )
=128.556/( ( 5956.143 + 6330.102 )/ 2 )
=128.556/6143.1225
=2.09 %

(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 2.09% mean?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a ROCE % of 2.09% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's ROCE % too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current ROCE % is 2.09%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.51. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 2.09% is 62.1% below this industry median. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's ROCE % of 2.09% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.51. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 2.09% is 62.1% below 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 Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.51, based on 620 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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current ROCE % of 2.09% is 62.1% below 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 Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current ROCE % is 2.09%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.95, compared to a current price of NT$30.80 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 2.09% and 62.1% below the Steel industry median of 5.51. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current ROCE % is 2.09% 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$30.80 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.95. GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:

  • ROCE %: 2.09%
  • GF Value™: NT$27.95 vs. price of NT$30.80 (10.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.1% below the Steel median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Business Description

Address No.318, Zhonghua 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 804
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
72GF Score

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