China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (HKSE:00587) ROIC %: -3.43% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:00587 China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Ltd HKSE:00587
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What is China Conch Environment Protection Holdings ROIC %?

China Conch Environment Protection Holdings HKSE:00587 +1.89% 57 ROIC % is -3.43% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00587 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 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 %. China Conch Environment Protection Holdings's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.43%.

As of today (2026-08-13), China Conch Environment Protection Holdings's WACC % is 2.99%. China Conch Environment Protection Holdings's ROIC % is -1.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). China Conch Environment Protection Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


China Conch Environment Protection Holdings  (HKSE:00587) 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, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings's WACC % is 2.99%. China Conch Environment Protection Holdings's ROIC % is -1.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). China Conch Environment Protection Holdings 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.


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China Conch Environment Protection Holdings ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Conch Environment Protection Holdings'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.

China Conch Environment Protection Holdings ROIC % Chart

China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 12.91 5.59 4.47 0.00 -0.99

China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 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 2.81 2.88 -0.27 0.00 -3.43

HKSE:00587 vs WM, RSG, WCN: ROIC % Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings'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.


China Conch Environment Protection Holdings ROIC % vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Conch Environment Protection Holdings's ROIC % falls into.


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China Conch Environment Protection Holdings ROIC % Calculation

China Conch Environment Protection Holdings'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 )
=-97.43 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (9930.528 + 9764.487)/ 2 )
=-97.43/9847.5075
=-0.99 %

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))
=10410.206 - 1295.023 - ( 503.437 - max(0, 2425.684 - 1610.339+503.437))
=9930.528

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))
=10344.629 - 1276.708 - ( 637.663 - max(0, 2292.361 - 1595.795+637.663))
=9764.487

China Conch Environment Protection Holdings'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 )
=-341.924 * ( 1 - 1.64% )/( (9855.294 + 9764.487)/ 2 )
=-336.3164464/9809.8905
=-3.43 %

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))
=10717.988 - 1256.459 - ( 684.287 - max(0, 2170.488 - 1776.723+684.287))
=9855.294

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))
=10344.629 - 1276.708 - ( 637.663 - max(0, 2292.361 - 1595.795+637.663))
=9764.487

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 -3.43% mean?
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (HKSE:00587) has a ROIC % of -3.43% 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 China Conch Environment Protection Holdings and its competitors.
Is China Conch Environment Protection Holdings' ROIC % too high?
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings' current ROIC % is -3.43%. Overall, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Conch Environment Protection Holdings' ROIC % compare to WM and RSG?
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings' ROIC % of -3.43% can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.75. 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 Waste Management company?
The median ROIC % among Waste Management companies is 3.75, based on 246 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. 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 China Conch Environment Protection Holdings and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median ROIC % is 3.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Conch Environment Protection Holdings's current ROIC % is -3.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Conch Environment Protection Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (HKSE:00587) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.94, compared to a current price of HK$0.27 — trading 71.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -3.43%. China Conch Environment Protection Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (HKSE:00587), the current ROIC % is -3.43% 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 China Conch Environment Protection Holdings (HKSE:00587) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Conch Environment Protection Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.27 is trading 71.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.94. GuruFocus considers China Conch Environment Protection Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00587:

  • ROIC %: -3.43%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.94 vs. price of HK$0.27 (71.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00587 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Business Description

Address No. 39 Wenhua Road, Jinghu District, Anhui Province, Wuhu, CHN, 241000
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Ltd provides treatment solutions for industrial solid waste and hazardous waste, utilizing cement kiln waste treatment technologies in People's Republic of China. The company operates in a single segment of providing industrial solid waste and hazardous waste treatment services. It derives revenue from Industrial hazardous waste treatment services which includes general hazardous waste, oil sludge, fly ash, industrial solid waste treatment services, and Comprehensive resource utilization. Geographically, its revenue is derived from the PRC.
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