Design Capital (HKSE:01545) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 4.39% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01545 Design Capital Ltd HKSE:01545
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Price HK$0.16
GF Value HK$0.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Design Capital ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Design Capital HKSE:01545 +1.88% 47 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.39% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01545 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Design Capital's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.68%. Design Capital's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.61. Design Capital's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.39%.


Design Capital ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Design Capital ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Design Capital's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.

Design Capital ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Design Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Design Capital Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:01545 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Design Capital's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Design Capital ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Design Capital's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Design Capital's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Design Capital ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Design Capital's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=-3.39% / 0.61
=-5.56%

Design Capital's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=2.68% / 0.61
=4.39%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 4.39% mean?
Design Capital (HKSE:01545) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 4.39% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Design Capital and its competitors.
Is Design Capital's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Design Capital's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.39%. Overall, Design Capital has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Design Capital's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to CASY and WSM?
Design Capital's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 4.39% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Design Capital and its competitors. Design Capital's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.39%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Design Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Design Capital (HKSE:01545) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.04, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 307.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.39%. Design Capital's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Design Capital (HKSE:01545), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 4.39% 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 Design Capital (HKSE:01545) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Design Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 307.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.04. GuruFocus considers Design Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01545:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 4.39%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.04 vs. price of HK$0.16 (307.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01545 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Design Capital Business Description

Address 130 Joo Seng Road, No. 07-05, Singapore, SGP, 368357
Design Capital Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it offers products and services into four reportable operating segments which is: the interior design business, which provides interior design and fitting-out services for homes, offices and commercial projects, supplies and installs custom-made furniture; the furniture sales business, which includes both furniture sales and project sales, operates furniture retail shops in Singapore and supplies furniture to individuals and corporate customers; the U.S. furniture sales business, which represent online sales of furniture in the U.S. market; and the corporate operations, which comprise the corporate services and investment holding activities of the Group. Geographically generates revenue from the U.S.
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