Taste Gourmet Group (HKSE:08371) ROIC %: 23.33% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08371 Taste Gourmet Group Ltd HKSE:08371
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What is Taste Gourmet Group ROIC %?

Taste Gourmet Group HKSE:08371 97 ROIC % is 23.33% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08371 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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 %. Taste Gourmet Group's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.33%.

As of today (2026-08-25), Taste Gourmet Group's WACC % is 5.48%. Taste Gourmet Group's ROIC % is 20.65% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Taste Gourmet Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


Taste Gourmet Group  (HKSE:08371) 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, Taste Gourmet Group's WACC % is 5.48%. Taste Gourmet Group's ROIC % is 20.65% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Taste Gourmet Group generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


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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Taste Gourmet Group ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taste Gourmet 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.

Taste Gourmet Group ROIC % Chart

Taste Gourmet Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
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Taste Gourmet Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:08371 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: ROIC % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Taste Gourmet 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.


Taste Gourmet Group ROIC % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Taste Gourmet Group's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taste Gourmet Group's ROIC % falls into.


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Taste Gourmet Group ROIC % Calculation

Taste Gourmet 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 )
=214.318 * ( 1 - 16.5% )/( (904.134 + 885.266)/ 2 )
=178.95553/894.7
=20.00 %

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))
=876.757 - 39.067 - ( 190.888 - max(0, 286.389 - 219.945+190.888))
=904.134

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))
=912.037 - 39.19 - ( 265.577 - max(0, 309.26 - 296.841+265.577))
=885.266

Taste Gourmet 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 )
=239.108 * ( 1 - 17.28% )/( (810.534 + 885.266)/ 2 )
=197.7901376/847.9
=23.33 %

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))
=907.817 - 150.188 - ( 242.436 - max(0, 332.084 - 279.179+242.436))
=810.534

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))
=912.037 - 39.19 - ( 265.577 - max(0, 309.26 - 296.841+265.577))
=885.266

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 23.33% mean?
Taste Gourmet Group (HKSE:08371) has a ROIC % of 23.33% 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 Taste Gourmet Group and its competitors.
Is Taste Gourmet Group's ROIC % too high?
Taste Gourmet Group's current ROIC % is 23.33%. The Restaurants industry median ROIC % is 3.88. Taste Gourmet Group's value of 23.33% is 501.3% above this industry median. Overall, Taste Gourmet Group has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taste Gourmet Group's ROIC % compare to MCD and SBUX?
Taste Gourmet Group's ROIC % of 23.33% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.88. Taste Gourmet Group's value of 23.33% is 501.3% above 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 Restaurants company?
The median ROIC % among Restaurants companies is 3.88, based on 356 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. Taste Gourmet Group's current ROIC % of 23.33% is 501.3% above 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 Taste Gourmet Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROIC % is 3.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taste Gourmet Group's current ROIC % is 23.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taste Gourmet Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taste Gourmet Group (HKSE:08371) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.20, compared to a current price of HK$1.88 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 23.33% and 501.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 3.88. Taste Gourmet Group's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taste Gourmet Group (HKSE:08371), the current ROIC % is 23.33% 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 Taste Gourmet Group (HKSE:08371) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taste Gourmet Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.88 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.20. GuruFocus considers Taste Gourmet Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08371:

  • ROIC %: 23.33%
  • GF Value™: HK$2.20 vs. price of HK$1.88 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 501.3% above the Restaurants median

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08371 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taste Gourmet Group Business Description

Address 99-101 Jervois Street, Unit B, 24th Floor, Crawford Tower, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Taste Gourmet Group Ltd is an investment holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in the operation of full-service restaurants and kiosks. The Group operates a multi-brand, multi-cuisine restaurant chain serving Southeast Asian, Chinese, Japanese and Western cuisines, targeting mid-to-high-end customer segments. Since the opening of its first restaurant, Urawa Japanese Restaurant, the Group has expanded its restaurant network through a multi-brand business model. Its restaurants are strategically located in prime areas, including premium shopping malls and street-level locations. Geographically, the Group operates in Hong Kong, which contributes the majority of its revenue, and Mainland China.
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