Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) ROCE %: 6.26% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:6438 Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd TPE:6438
80 GF Score
Price NT$151.00
GF Value NT$152.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Symtek Automation Asia Co ROCE %?

Symtek Automation Asia Co TPE:6438 -1.95% 80 ROCE % is 6.26% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:6438 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$152.78 (Fairly Valued). 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. Symtek Automation Asia Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.26%.

Symtek Automation Asia Co  (TPE:6438) 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.

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Symtek Automation Asia Co ROCE % Historical Data

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* 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.

Symtek Automation Asia Co ROCE % Chart

Symtek Automation Asia Co Annual Data
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ROCE %
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Symtek Automation Asia Co Quarterly Data
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Symtek Automation Asia Co ROCE % Calculation

Symtek Automation Asia 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 )
=497.502/( ( (8624.842 - 2634.964) + (9676.524 - 3409.192) )/ 2 )
=497.502/( (5989.878+6267.332)/ 2 )
=497.502/6128.605
=8.12 %

Symtek Automation Asia 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 )
=386.692/( ( (9574.135 - 3480.627) + (9676.524 - 3409.192) )/ 2 )
=386.692/( ( 6093.508 + 6267.332 )/ 2 )
=386.692/6180.42
=6.26 %

(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 6.26% mean?
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) has a ROCE % of 6.26% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co's ROCE % too high?
Symtek Automation Asia Co's current ROCE % is 6.26%. The Industrial Products industry median ROCE % is 7.04. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 6.26% is 11% below this industry median. Overall, Symtek Automation Asia Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symtek Automation Asia Co's ROCE % compare to GEV and ETN?
Symtek Automation Asia Co's ROCE % of 6.26% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.04. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 6.26% is 11% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median ROCE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.04, based on 3,024 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. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current ROCE % of 6.26% is 11% 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 Industrial Products industry, the median ROCE % is 7.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current ROCE % is 6.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$152.78, compared to a current price of NT$151.00 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.26% and 11% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.04. Symtek Automation Asia Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438), the current ROCE % is 6.26% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$151.00 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$152.78. GuruFocus considers Symtek Automation Asia Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6438:

  • ROCE %: 6.26%
  • GF Value™: NT$152.78 vs. price of NT$151.00 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11% below the Industrial Products median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Symtek Automation Asia Co Business Description

Address No. 421, Rongmin Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan, TWN, 32080
Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd is engaged in providing automation solutions, mainly in industrial automation planning, design, development, production, installation, and after-sales service. The company's product portfolio includes printed circuit boards, flexible boards, photonics, semiconductors, and logistical products. The company has three operating segments: Semiconductor Carriers - PCB Automation Equipment; Semiconductor Packaging and Testing - LCD Panel Automation; and Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation segment.
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