Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) ROCE %: 14.89% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6278 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp TPE:6278
68 GF Score
Price NT$190.50
GF Value NT$109.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ROCE %?

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology TPE:6278 -7.07% 68 ROCE % is 14.89% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6278 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$109.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.89%.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology  (TPE:6278) 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.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ROCE % Related Terms

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Surface Mounting 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.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ROCE % Chart

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology 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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Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ROCE % Calculation

Taiwan Surface Mounting 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 )
=3699.106/( ( (52196.295 - 24673.104) + (51653.459 - 24094.526) )/ 2 )
=3699.106/( (27523.191+27558.933)/ 2 )
=3699.106/27541.062
=13.43 %

Taiwan Surface Mounting 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 )
=4023.024/( ( (52287.996 - 25795.462) + (51653.459 - 24094.526) )/ 2 )
=4023.024/( ( 26492.534 + 27558.933 )/ 2 )
=4023.024/27025.7335
=14.89 %

(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 14.89% mean?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) has a ROCE % of 14.89% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's ROCE % too high?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current ROCE % is 14.89%. The Semiconductors industry median ROCE % is 4.81. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's value of 14.89% is 209.9% above this industry median. Overall, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's ROCE % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's ROCE % of 14.89% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.81. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's value of 14.89% is 209.9% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROCE % among Semiconductors companies is 4.81, based on 1,016 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. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current ROCE % of 14.89% is 209.9% 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 Semiconductors industry, the median ROCE % is 4.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current ROCE % is 14.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$109.81, compared to a current price of NT$190.50 — trading 73.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 14.89% and 209.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.81. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278), the current ROCE % is 14.89% 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$190.50 is trading 73.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$109.81. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6278:

  • ROCE %: 14.89%
  • GF Value™: NT$109.81 vs. price of NT$190.50 (73.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 209.9% above the Semiconductors median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Business Description

Address No. 437, Taoying Road, Dashuli, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan, TWN, 330
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp is engaged in the design, processing, manufacturing, and trading of TFT-LCD panels, general electronic information products, and PCB surface-mount packaging. Its Surface Mounting Technology is widely used for IT and electronic products. The products provided include Control boards for TFT-LCD panels (TV/Desk Top/ Note books), other electronic products, and light bars.
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