Hong Leong Asia (FRA:HOM) ROIC %: 3.81% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:HOM Hong Leong Asia Ltd FRA:HOM
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Price €1.83
GF Value €0.66
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What is Hong Leong Asia ROIC %?

Hong Leong Asia FRA:HOM +2.23% 57 ROIC % is 3.81% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:HOM with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Hong Leong Asia's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.81%.

As of today (2026-07-01), Hong Leong Asia's WACC % is 11.86%. Hong Leong Asia's ROIC % is 4.80% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Hong Leong Asia earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Hong Leong Asia  (FRA:HOM) ROIC % Explanation

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROIC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Hong Leong Asia's WACC % is 11.86%. Hong Leong Asia's ROIC % is 4.80% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Hong Leong Asia earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


Hong Leong Asia ROIC % Related Terms


Hong Leong Asia ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Leong Asia's ROIC % 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.

Hong Leong Asia ROIC % Chart

Hong Leong Asia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.77 2.03 2.45 1.91 4.38

Hong Leong Asia Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.49 4.48 -0.62 6.02 3.81

FRA:HOM vs TSLA, GM, F: ROIC % Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Hong Leong Asia's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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.


Hong Leong Asia ROIC % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hong Leong Asia's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Asia's ROIC % falls into.


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Hong Leong Asia ROIC % Calculation

Hong Leong Asia's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=112.246 * ( 1 - 26.33% )/( (1887.634 + 1887.18)/ 2 )
=82.6916282/1887.407
=4.38 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=4107.904 - 1264.166 - ( 956.104 - max(0, 2018.974 - 2989.845+956.104))
=1887.634

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=4427.558 - 1598.448 - ( 1060.402 - max(0, 2399.925 - 3341.855+1060.402))
=1887.18

Hong Leong Asia's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=99.792 * ( 1 - 34.38% )/( (1550.71 + 1887.18)/ 2 )
=65.4835104/1718.945
=3.81 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=4389.423 - 1948.841 - ( 1041.397 - max(0, 2476.108 - 3365.98+1041.397))
=1550.71

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=4427.558 - 1598.448 - ( 1060.402 - max(0, 2399.925 - 3341.855+1060.402))
=1887.18

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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 ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 3.81% mean?
Hong Leong Asia (FRA:HOM) has a ROIC % of 3.81% as of Dec. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Hong Leong Asia and its competitors.
Is Hong Leong Asia's ROIC % too high?
Hong Leong Asia's current ROIC % is 3.81%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROIC % is 5.07. Hong Leong Asia's value of 3.81% is 24.9% below this industry median. Overall, Hong Leong Asia has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Asia's ROIC % compare to TSLA and GM?
Hong Leong Asia's ROIC % of 3.81% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.07. Hong Leong Asia's value of 3.81% is 24.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROIC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.07, based on 1,314 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hong Leong Asia's current ROIC % of 3.81% is 24.9% below 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Hong Leong Asia and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROIC % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Leong Asia's current ROIC % is 3.81%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Asia (FRA:HOM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.66, compared to a current price of €1.83 — trading 177.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 3.81% and 24.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.07. Hong Leong Asia's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hong Leong Asia (FRA:HOM), the current ROIC % is 3.81% 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 Hong Leong Asia (FRA:HOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Asia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.83 is trading 177.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.66. GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Asia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HOM:

  • ROIC %: 3.81%
  • GF Value™: €0.66 vs. price of €1.83 (177.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median

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


Hong Leong Asia Business Description

Other Exchanges H22:Singapore
Address 16 Raffles Quay, No. 26-00 Hong Leong Building, Singapore, SGP, 048581
Hong Leong Asia Ltd is the industrial manufacturing and distribution division of Hong Leong Group Singapore. It operates as the diversified industrial conglomerate in China and Southeast Asia. Its reportable segments are Powertrain solutions: engines for on-road, off-road, genset and marine applications. and Building materials: cement, precast concrete products, ready-mix concrete and quarry products. Geographically it derives key revenue from China.
57GF Score

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