Dufu Liquor Group (HKSE:00986) ROIC %: -13.22% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:00986 Dufu Liquor Group Ltd HKSE:00986
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What is Dufu Liquor Group ROIC %?

Dufu Liquor Group HKSE:00986 31 ROIC % is -13.22% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00986 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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 %. Dufu Liquor Group's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -13.22%.

As of today (2026-09-01), Dufu Liquor Group's WACC % is 10.39%. Dufu Liquor Group's ROIC % is -4.75% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Dufu Liquor Group earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Dufu Liquor Group  (HKSE:00986) 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, Dufu Liquor Group's WACC % is 10.39%. Dufu Liquor Group's ROIC % is -4.75% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Dufu Liquor Group 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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Dufu Liquor Group ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dufu Liquor Group'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.

Dufu Liquor Group ROIC % Chart

Dufu Liquor Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
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Dufu Liquor Group 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 -9.30 6.10 9.71 3.66 -13.22

HKSE:00986 vs TPR: ROIC % Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Dufu Liquor Group'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.


Dufu Liquor Group ROIC % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dufu Liquor Group's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dufu Liquor Group's ROIC % falls into.


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Dufu Liquor Group ROIC % Calculation

Dufu Liquor Group'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 )
=-28.07 * ( 1 - 26.51% )/( (437.093 + 423.466)/ 2 )
=-20.628643/430.2795
=-4.79 %

where

Dufu Liquor Group'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 )
=-79.076 * ( 1 - 27.59% )/( (442.741 + 423.466)/ 2 )
=-57.2589316/433.1035
=-13.22 %

where

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 -13.22% mean?
Dufu Liquor Group (HKSE:00986) has a ROIC % of -13.22% 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 Dufu Liquor Group and its competitors.
Is Dufu Liquor Group's ROIC % too high?
Dufu Liquor Group's current ROIC % is -13.22%. Overall, Dufu Liquor Group has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dufu Liquor Group's ROIC % compare to TPR?
Dufu Liquor Group's ROIC % of -13.22% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.46. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROIC % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.46, based on 1,110 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 Dufu Liquor Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROIC % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dufu Liquor Group's current ROIC % is -13.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dufu Liquor Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dufu Liquor Group (HKSE:00986) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.50, compared to a current price of HK$0.27 — trading 47% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -13.22%. Dufu Liquor Group's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 6 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 Dufu Liquor Group (HKSE:00986), the current ROIC % is -13.22% 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 Dufu Liquor Group (HKSE:00986) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dufu Liquor Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.27 is trading 47% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.50. GuruFocus considers Dufu Liquor Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00986:

  • ROIC %: -13.22%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.50 vs. price of HK$0.27 (47% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00986 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dufu Liquor Group Business Description

Address 25 Harbour Road, Room 910, 9th Floor, Harbour Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
Dufu Liquor Group Ltd Formerly China Environmental Energy Investment Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the purchase and sale of gold and diamonds. The group's segments are the Design and marketing of jewelry and Money Lending. The design and marketing of jewelry segment generates maximum revenue and includes the design of jewelry, OEM, and sales and marketing of jewelry. The group has a business presence in Hong Kong, the PRC, and other countries.
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