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Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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.
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ROE % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) has a ROE % of -49.14% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #42 out of 1025 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROE % too high?
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current ROE % is -49.14%. Based on the distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #42 out of 1025 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's ROE % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial ranks #42 out of 1025 companies for ROE %. This places Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 4.04. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROE % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.04, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % 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 % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROE % is 4.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's current ROE % is -49.14%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$120.25, compared to a current price of NT$42.30 — trading 64.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is -49.14%. Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303), the current ROE % is -49.14% 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 Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial (ROCO:4303) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$42.30 is trading 64.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$120.25.
GuruFocus considers Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4303:
ROE %: -49.14%
GF Value™: NT$120.25 vs. price of NT$42.30 (64.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4303 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hsin-Li Chemical Industrial Corp mainly engages in the manufacturing and trading of synthetic leather and plastic leather products. Its business activities include production and manufacturing of various synthetic leathers, product scheduling and inventory management, maintenance of factory equipment, new product development and research, quality inspection and improvement. Its PVC products include PVC simulated leather, PVC pearlescent leather (paper texture), PVC furniture leather, PVC non-slip leather, PVC leather (printed), PVC leather (embossed), and PVC leather (paper texture + embossing). Its PU products include Dry PU, Wet-process PU products (non-slip leather), PU + TPU, PU film printing, and PU waterproof and breathable membrane. Taiwan generates the maximum revenue.
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