K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) ROCE %: -3.19% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:2461 K Laser Technology Inc TPE:2461
67 GF Score
Price NT$16.95
GF Value NT$21.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is K Laser Technology ROCE %?

K Laser Technology TPE:2461 -2.02% 67 ROCE % is -3.19% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:2461 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$21.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 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. K Laser Technology's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.19%.

K Laser Technology  (TPE:2461) 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.

K Laser Technology ROCE % Related Terms

K Laser Technology ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K Laser 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.

K Laser Technology ROCE % Chart

K Laser Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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K Laser Technology Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -3.19 3.47 -5.37 3.22 -3.19
TPE:2461
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K Laser Technology ROCE % Calculation

K Laser 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 )
=-21.311/( ( (7697.499 - 2142.316) + (8007.275 - 2973.339) )/ 2 )
=-21.311/( (5555.183+5033.936)/ 2 )
=-21.311/5294.5595
=-0.40 %

K Laser Technology'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 )
=-161.788/( ( (7757.299 - 2645.278) + (8007.275 - 2973.339) )/ 2 )
=-161.788/( ( 5112.021 + 5033.936 )/ 2 )
=-161.788/5072.9785
=-3.19 %

(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 -3.19% mean?
K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) has a ROCE % of -3.19% as of Dec. 2025.
Is K Laser Technology's ROCE % too high?
K Laser Technology's current ROCE % is -3.19%. Overall, K Laser Technology has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Laser Technology's ROCE % compare to SW and PKG?
K Laser Technology's ROCE % of -3.19% can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.11. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median ROCE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 7.11, based on 392 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 Packaging & Containers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K Laser Technology's current ROCE % is -3.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Laser Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.63, compared to a current price of NT$16.95 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -3.19%. K Laser Technology's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 8 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 K Laser Technology (TPE:2461), the current ROCE % is -3.19% 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 K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Laser Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.95 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.63. GuruFocus considers K Laser Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2461:

  • ROCE %: -3.19%
  • GF Value™: NT$21.63 vs. price of NT$16.95 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

K Laser Technology Business Description

Address No. 1, Li Hsin Road VI, Science Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TWN
K Laser Technology Inc is engaged research and development, production, manufacturing, and sales of laser holographic packaging materials as well as import and export trade. Its product offerings include holographic films, holographic paper products, and hot & cold foils, lamination paper, transfer paper, and others. The company's geographical segments are China, Other regions of Asia, and Others.
67GF Score

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