Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) ROCE %: 2.66% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:8163 Darfon Electronics Corp TPE:8163
66 GF Score
Price NT$34.60
GF Value NT$44.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Darfon Electronics ROCE %?

Darfon Electronics TPE:8163 -4.16% 66 ROCE % is 2.66% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:8163 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.98 (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. Darfon Electronics's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.66%.

Darfon Electronics  (TPE:8163) 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.

Darfon Electronics ROCE % Related Terms

Darfon Electronics ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Darfon Electronics'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.

Darfon Electronics ROCE % Chart

Darfon Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Darfon Electronics Quarterly Data
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Darfon Electronics ROCE % Calculation

Darfon Electronics'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 )
=234.251/( ( (34234.554 - 14928.752) + (33086.399 - 15021.545) )/ 2 )
=234.251/( (19305.802+18064.854)/ 2 )
=234.251/18685.328
=1.25 %

Darfon Electronics'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 )
=480.384/( ( (33348.768 - 15242.109) + (33086.399 - 15021.545) )/ 2 )
=480.384/( ( 18106.659 + 18064.854 )/ 2 )
=480.384/18085.7565
=2.66 %

(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 2.66% mean?
Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) has a ROCE % of 2.66% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Darfon Electronics' ROCE % too high?
Darfon Electronics' current ROCE % is 2.66%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 5.89. Darfon Electronics' value of 2.66% is 54.8% below this industry median. Overall, Darfon Electronics has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darfon Electronics' ROCE % compare to SNDK and DELL?
Darfon Electronics' ROCE % of 2.66% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.89. Darfon Electronics' value of 2.66% is 54.8% 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 Hardware company?
The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.89, based on 2,452 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. Darfon Electronics's current ROCE % of 2.66% is 54.8% 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 Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darfon Electronics's current ROCE % is 2.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darfon Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.98, compared to a current price of NT$34.60 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 2.66% and 54.8% below the Hardware industry median of 5.89. Darfon Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163), the current ROCE % is 2.66% 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$34.60 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.98. GuruFocus considers Darfon Electronics to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8163:

  • ROCE %: 2.66%
  • GF Value™: NT$44.98 vs. price of NT$34.60 (23.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.8% below the Hardware median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Darfon Electronics Business Description

Address 167-1 Shan-ying Road, Gueishan, Taoyuan, TWN, 333
Darfon Electronics Corp is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacture, and sale of computer peripheral devices, electronic components, and green energy-related products. Its product lines include peripheral electronic products, green energy products, and passive components. Its operations are spread across Taiwan, Mainland China, the United States of America, and Others.
66GF Score

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