Korea United Pharm (XKRX:033270) ROCE %: 33.47% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKRX:033270 Korea United Pharm Inc XKRX:033270
90 GF Score
Price ₩17,910.00
GF Value ₩20,354.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Korea United Pharm ROCE %?

Korea United Pharm XKRX:033270 -1.38% 90 ROCE % is 33.47% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:033270 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩20,354.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 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. Korea United Pharm's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 33.47%.


Korea United Pharm  (XKRX:033270) 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.


Korea United Pharm ROCE % Related Terms


Korea United Pharm ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Korea United Pharm'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.

Korea United Pharm ROCE % Chart

Korea United Pharm Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Korea United Pharm 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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Korea United Pharm ROCE % Calculation

Korea United Pharm'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 )
=49996.676/( ( (473928.536 - 48194.834) + (519491.696 - 47751.24) )/ 2 )
=49996.676/( (425733.702+471740.456)/ 2 )
=49996.676/448737.079
=11.14 %

Korea United Pharm'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 )
=166143.04/( ( (563131.115 - 86863.858) + (570757.222 - 54347.194) )/ 2 )
=166143.04/( ( 476267.257 + 516410.028 )/ 2 )
=166143.04/496338.6425
=33.47 %

(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 33.47% mean?
Korea United Pharm (XKRX:033270) has a ROCE % of 33.47% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Korea United Pharm's ROCE % too high?
Korea United Pharm's current ROCE % is 33.47%. The Drug Manufacturers industry median ROCE % is 7.21. Korea United Pharm's value of 33.47% is 364.5% above this industry median. Overall, Korea United Pharm has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea United Pharm's ROCE % compare to ZTS?
Korea United Pharm's ROCE % of 33.47% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.21. Korea United Pharm's value of 33.47% is 364.5% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROCE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 7.21, based on 960 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. Korea United Pharm's current ROCE % of 33.47% is 364.5% 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROCE % is 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korea United Pharm's current ROCE % is 33.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korea United Pharm stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea United Pharm (XKRX:033270) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩20,354.74, compared to a current price of ₩17,910.00 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 33.47% and 364.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 7.21. Korea United Pharm's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Korea United Pharm (XKRX:033270), the current ROCE % is 33.47% 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 Korea United Pharm (XKRX:033270) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea United Pharm stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩17,910.00 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩20,354.74. GuruFocus considers Korea United Pharm to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:033270:

  • ROCE %: 33.47%
  • GF Value™: ₩20,354.74 vs. price of ₩17,910.00 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 364.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:033270 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Korea United Pharm Business Description

Address 404-10, Nojang-ri, Jeondong-myeon, Yeongi-gun, Chungnam, KOR, 339-840
Korea United Pharm Inc is a South Korea based company engages in the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. It offers incrementally modified drug, anti-cancer, prescription, and OTC products.
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