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ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Lepu Biopharma Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.78%.
As of today (2026-08-12), Lepu Biopharma Co's WACC % is 14.86%. Lepu Biopharma Co's ROIC % is 3.89% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Lepu Biopharma Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
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, Lepu Biopharma Co's WACC % is 14.86%. Lepu Biopharma Co's ROIC % is 3.89% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Lepu Biopharma 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.
Lepu Biopharma Co ROIC % Related Terms
Lepu Biopharma Co ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lepu Biopharma 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.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lepu Biopharma 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.
Lepu Biopharma Co ROIC % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Lepu Biopharma Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lepu Biopharma Co's ROIC % falls into.
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.
Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) has a ROIC % of 0.78% 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 Lepu Biopharma Co and its competitors.
Is Lepu Biopharma Co's ROIC % too high?
Lepu Biopharma Co's current ROIC % is 0.78%. Overall, Lepu Biopharma Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lepu Biopharma Co's ROIC % compare to VRTX and REGN?
Lepu Biopharma Co's ROIC % of 0.78% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Lepu Biopharma Co and its competitors. Lepu Biopharma Co's current ROIC % is 0.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lepu Biopharma Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$15.69, compared to a current price of HK$4.65 — trading 70.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 0.78%. Lepu Biopharma Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157), the current ROIC % is 0.78% 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 Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepu Biopharma Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$4.65 is trading 70.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$15.69.
GuruFocus considers Lepu Biopharma Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02157:
ROIC %: 0.78%
GF Value™: HK$15.69 vs. price of HK$4.65 (70.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lepu Biopharma Co Ltd is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing drug candidates in anti-tumor targeted therapy and oncology immunotherapy. Its commercial products include Puyouheng (Pucotenlimab Injection) and Meiyouheng (Becotatug Vedotin Injection). In addition, two other products, CMG901 and MRG007, have also been licensed out through its business development activities. Additionally, the company has several clinical-stage drug candidates and clinical-stage combination therapies of candidates, which are being developed as targeted therapeutics and immunotherapeutics. The various drug candidates in its pipeline include MRG003, MRG002, MRG004A, CG0070, MRG001, and MRG006A, among others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland.
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