Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings (HKSE:03737) ROIC %: -0.79% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:03737 Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd HKSE:03737
47 GF Score
Price HK$0.71
GF Value HK$0.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings ROIC %?

Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings HKSE:03737 47 ROIC % is -0.79% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:03737 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.89 (Modestly Undervalued). 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 %. Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.79%.

As of today (2026-09-02), Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings's WACC % is 3.85%. Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings's ROIC % is 1.38% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings  (HKSE:03737) 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, Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings's WACC % is 3.85%. Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings's ROIC % is 1.38% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical 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.


Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings ROIC % Related Terms


Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical 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.

Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings ROIC % Chart

Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings 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 1.99 15.41 1.02 4.49 -0.79

HKSE:03737 vs ZTS: ROIC % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical 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.


Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings ROIC % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings's ROIC % falls into.


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Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings ROIC % Calculation

Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical 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 )
=21.573 * ( 1 - 6.77% )/( (1419.338 + 1342.685)/ 2 )
=20.1125079/1381.0115
=1.46 %

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))
=2121.595 - 523.846 - ( 178.411 - max(0, 781.07 - 1082.748+178.411))
=1419.338

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))
=2023.286 - 487.915 - ( 192.686 - max(0, 686.628 - 1099.601+192.686))
=1342.685

Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical 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 )
=-23.28 * ( 1 - 51.68% )/( (1505.863 + 1342.685)/ 2 )
=-11.248896/1424.274
=-0.79 %

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))
=2014.421 - 349.508 - ( 159.05 - max(0, 689.232 - 1060.907+159.05))
=1505.863

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))
=2023.286 - 487.915 - ( 192.686 - max(0, 686.628 - 1099.601+192.686))
=1342.685

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 -0.79% mean?
Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings (HKSE:03737) has a ROIC % of -0.79% 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 Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings and its competitors.
Is Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings' ROIC % too high?
Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings' current ROIC % is -0.79%. Overall, Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings' ROIC % compare to ZTS?
Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings' ROIC % of -0.79% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.24. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROIC % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 4.24, based on 993 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 Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROIC % is 4.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings's current ROIC % is -0.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings (HKSE:03737) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.89, compared to a current price of HK$0.71 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -0.79%. Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings (HKSE:03737), the current ROIC % is -0.79% 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 Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings (HKSE:03737) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.71 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.89. GuruFocus considers Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:03737:

  • ROIC %: -0.79%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.89 vs. price of HK$0.71 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03737 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings Business Description

Address No. 3 Kangtai Road South, Torch Development Zone, Guangdong Province, Zhongshan, CHN
Zhongzhi Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical products in the PRC. The Group is a large industrial and trading enterprise group featuring researching, producing, and selling traditional Chinese medicine preparations, prepared slices of Chinese crude drugs, and foods. Its products include Shenqi Koufuye, Yinhuang Jiaonang, Yinhuang Keli, and others. Its segments are the pharmaceutical manufacturing segment, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in the research and development, manufacturing, and sale of Chinese patent medicines and decoction pieces consisting of traditional decoction pieces and modern decoction pieces, and the operation of the chain pharmacies segment.
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