Asta Co (XKRX:246720) ROCE %: 10.31% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKRX:246720 Asta Co Ltd XKRX:246720
71 GF Score
Price ₩6,070.00
GF Value ₩4,746.50
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Asta Co ROCE %?

Asta Co XKRX:246720 71 ROCE % is 10.31% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:246720 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩4,746.50. The stock has 2 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. Asta Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.31%.

Asta Co  (XKRX:246720) 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.

Asta Co ROCE % Related Terms

Asta Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asta 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.

Asta Co ROCE % Chart

Asta Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Asta 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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Asta Co ROCE % Calculation

Asta 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 )
=-2984.509/( ( (8559.8 - 1787.028) + (15490.897 - 3510.815) )/ 2 )
=-2984.509/( (6772.772+11980.082)/ 2 )
=-2984.509/9376.427
=-31.83 %

Asta 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 )
=2136.064/( ( (22064.445 - 1030.754) + (21550.96 - 1130.691) )/ 2 )
=2136.064/( ( 21033.691 + 20420.269 )/ 2 )
=2136.064/20726.98
=10.31 %

(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 10.31% mean?
Asta Co (XKRX:246720) has a ROCE % of 10.31% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Asta Co's ROCE % too high?
Asta Co's current ROCE % is 10.31%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median ROCE % is 3.25. Asta Co's value of 10.31% is 217.2% above this industry median. Overall, Asta Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asta Co's ROCE % compare to ISRG and BDX?
Asta Co's ROCE % of 10.31% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.25. Asta Co's value of 10.31% is 217.2% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median ROCE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 3.25, based on 811 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. Asta Co's current ROCE % of 10.31% is 217.2% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median ROCE % is 3.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asta Co's current ROCE % is 10.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asta Co stock overvalued right now?
Asta Co (XKRX:246720) has a current ROCE % of 10.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩4,746.50, compared to a current price of ₩6,070.00 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 10.31% and 217.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 3.25. Asta Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Asta Co (XKRX:246720), the current ROCE % is 10.31% 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 Asta Co (XKRX:246720) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asta Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₩6,070.00 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩4,746.50.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:246720:

  • ROCE %: 10.31%
  • GF Value™: ₩4,746.50 vs. price of ₩6,070.00 (27.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 217.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:246720 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Asta Co Business Description

Address 145 Gwanggyo-ro, 11th floor, Next-Generation Convergence Technology Research Center Building A, Yeongtong-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Suwon-si, KOR
Asta Co Ltd is a technology-based company that has been developing, manufacturing, and selling MALDI-TOF-based mass spectrometry instruments and related consumables. Its products are Microbial Identification, Microwave Digestion System, Surface/Organic/Inorganic analysis, Gas analysis, and Others.
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