Youngbo Chemical Co (XKRX:014440) ROCE %: 11.90% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKRX:014440 Youngbo Chemical Co Ltd XKRX:014440
81 GF Score
Price ₩4,660.00
GF Value ₩4,897.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Youngbo Chemical Co ROCE %?

Youngbo Chemical Co XKRX:014440 -0.85% 81 ROCE % is 11.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:014440 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩4,897.43 (Fairly Valued).

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. Youngbo Chemical Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.90%.

Youngbo Chemical Co  (XKRX:014440) 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.

Youngbo Chemical Co ROCE % Related Terms

Youngbo Chemical Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Youngbo Chemical Co'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.

Youngbo Chemical Co ROCE % Chart

Youngbo Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Youngbo Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Youngbo Chemical Co ROCE % Calculation

Youngbo Chemical 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 )
=20748.529966/( ( (202580.696056 - 19236.817612) + (210737.258099 - 18938.924688) )/ 2 )
=20748.529966/( (183343.878444+191798.333411)/ 2 )
=20748.529966/187571.1059275
=11.06 %

Youngbo Chemical Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=23148.844548/( ( (213893.816917 - 22567.904954) + (216310.232146 - 18604.357038) )/ 2 )
=23148.844548/( ( 191325.911963 + 197705.875108 )/ 2 )
=23148.844548/194515.8935355
=11.90 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) 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 11.90% mean?
Youngbo Chemical Co (XKRX:014440) has a ROCE % of 11.90% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Youngbo Chemical Co's ROCE % too high?
Youngbo Chemical Co's current ROCE % is 11.90%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 7.52. Youngbo Chemical Co's value of 11.90% is 58.2% above this industry median. Overall, Youngbo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Youngbo Chemical Co's ROCE % compare to DOW?
Youngbo Chemical Co's ROCE % of 11.90% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.52. Youngbo Chemical Co's value of 11.90% is 58.2% 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 Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 7.52, based on 1,602 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. Youngbo Chemical Co's current ROCE % of 11.90% is 58.2% 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 Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 7.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Youngbo Chemical Co's current ROCE % is 11.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Youngbo Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youngbo Chemical Co (XKRX:014440) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩4,897.43, compared to a current price of ₩4,660.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 11.90% and 58.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 7.52. Youngbo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 Youngbo Chemical Co (XKRX:014440), the current ROCE % is 11.90% as of Jun. 2026. 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 Youngbo Chemical Co (XKRX:014440) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Youngbo Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩4,660.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩4,897.43. GuruFocus considers Youngbo Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:014440:

  • ROCE %: 11.90%
  • GF Value™: ₩4,897.43 vs. price of ₩4,660.00 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100
  • Industry Position: 58.2% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:014440 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Youngbo Chemical Co Business Description

Address 230-23 Seobu-ro, Gangnae-myeon, Heungdeok-gu, Chungcheongbuk-do, Cheongju-si, KOR
Youngbo Chemical Co Ltd is a Korean manufacturer of polyolefin foam. It manufacturer of cross-linked polyolefin foam, and manufactures and sells automotive interior materials, and IT LCD interleaving sheets.
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