Hon Kwok Land Investment Co (HKSE:00160) ROIC %: 0.82% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:00160 Hon Kwok Land Investment Co Ltd HKSE:00160
56 GF Score
Price HK$0.69
GF Value HK$1.05
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROIC %?

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co HKSE:00160 -0.72% 56 ROIC % is 0.82% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00160 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 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 %. Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.82%.

As of today (2026-08-27), Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's WACC % is 3.83%. Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's ROIC % is 1.44% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Hon Kwok Land Investment Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Hon Kwok Land Investment Co  (HKSE:00160) 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, Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's WACC % is 3.83%. Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's ROIC % is 1.44% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Hon Kwok Land Investment Co 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.


Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROIC % Related Terms


Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hon Kwok Land Investment Co'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.

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROIC % Chart

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 1.12 0.91 2.21 1.43

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.82 0.00 2.79 2.28 0.82

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROIC % Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Hon Kwok Land Investment Co'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.


Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROIC % vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's ROIC % falls into.


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Hon Kwok Land Investment Co ROIC % Calculation

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=292.726 * ( 1 - 11.7% )/( (17769.635 + 18355.263)/ 2 )
=258.477058/18062.449
=1.43 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 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))
=18932.835 - 364.083 - ( 799.117 - max(0, 1035.733 - 2618.71+799.117))
=17769.635

Invested Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=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))
=18248.387 - 257.385 - ( 636.409 - max(0, 2742.593 - 2378.332+636.409))
=18355.263

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=182.45 * ( 1 - 19.46% )/( (17579.244 + 18355.263)/ 2 )
=146.94523/17967.2535
=0.82 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 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))
=18731.37 - 293.347 - ( 858.779 - max(0, 1128.624 - 2537.72+858.779))
=17579.244

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=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))
=18248.387 - 257.385 - ( 636.409 - max(0, 2742.593 - 2378.332+636.409))
=18355.263

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) 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 0.82% mean?
Hon Kwok Land Investment Co (HKSE:00160) has a ROIC % of 0.82% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Hon Kwok Land Investment Co and its competitors.
Is Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's ROIC % too high?
Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's current ROIC % is 0.82%. The Real Estate industry median ROIC % is 2.12. Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's value of 0.82% is 61.3% below this industry median. Overall, Hon Kwok Land Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's ROIC % compare to competitors?
Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's ROIC % of 0.82% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. The industry median ROIC % is 2.12. Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's value of 0.82% is 61.3% 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 Real Estate company?
The median ROIC % among Real Estate companies is 2.12, based on 1,756 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. Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's current ROIC % of 0.82% is 61.3% 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 Hon Kwok Land Investment Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median ROIC % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's current ROIC % is 0.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hon Kwok Land Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hon Kwok Land Investment Co (HKSE:00160) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.69 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 0.82% and 61.3% below the Real Estate industry median of 2.12. Hon Kwok Land Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 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 Hon Kwok Land Investment Co (HKSE:00160), the current ROIC % is 0.82% as of Mar. 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 Hon Kwok Land Investment Co (HKSE:00160) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hon Kwok Land Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.69 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.05. GuruFocus considers Hon Kwok Land Investment Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00160:

  • ROIC %: 0.82%
  • GF Value™: HK$1.05 vs. price of HK$0.69 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.3% below the Real Estate median

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00160 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hon Kwok Land Investment Co Business Description

Address 111 Connaught Road Central, 23rd Floor, Wing On Centre, Hong Kong, HKG
Hon Kwok Land Investment Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Property development, Property investment, and Property, carpark management, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Property development segment, which develops residential and commercial properties for sale. Geographically, it has a business presence in Hong Kong, Japan, and Mainland China, of which a majority of its revenue is generated from Mainland China.
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