Wan Leader International (HKSE:08482) ROIC %: -48.23% (As of Sep. 2025)

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HKSE:08482 Wan Leader International Ltd HKSE:08482
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What is Wan Leader International ROIC %?

Wan Leader International HKSE:08482 -0.84% 40 ROIC % is -48.23% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08482 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 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 %. Wan Leader International's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -48.23%.

As of today (2026-07-21), Wan Leader International's WACC % is 10.93%. Wan Leader International's ROIC % is -50.14% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Wan Leader International earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Wan Leader International  (HKSE:08482) 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, Wan Leader International's WACC % is 10.93%. Wan Leader International's ROIC % is -50.14% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Wan Leader International 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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Wan Leader International ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wan Leader International'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.

Wan Leader International ROIC % Chart

Wan Leader International Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROIC %
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Wan Leader International Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 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 -53.44 -69.26 -46.07 -48.23 -50.90

HKSE:08482 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: ROIC % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Wan Leader International'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.


Wan Leader International ROIC % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wan Leader International's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wan Leader International's ROIC % falls into.


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Wan Leader International ROIC % Calculation

Wan Leader International's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Mar. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Mar. 2025 ))/ count )
=-23.798 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (48.79 + 31.048)/ 2 )
=-23.798/39.919
=-59.62 %

where

Wan Leader International's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-14.026 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (31.048 + 27.11)/ 2 )
=-14.026/29.079
=-48.23 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 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 -48.23% mean?
Wan Leader International (HKSE:08482) has a ROIC % of -48.23% as of Sep. 2025. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Wan Leader International and its competitors.
Is Wan Leader International's ROIC % too high?
Wan Leader International's current ROIC % is -48.23%. Overall, Wan Leader International has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wan Leader International's ROIC % compare to UPS and FDX?
Wan Leader International's ROIC % of -48.23% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.71. 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 Transportation company?
The median ROIC % among Transportation companies is 4.71, based on 990 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 Wan Leader International and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROIC % is 4.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wan Leader International's current ROIC % is -48.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wan Leader International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wan Leader International (HKSE:08482) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.15, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -48.23%. Wan Leader International's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 8 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 Wan Leader International (HKSE:08482), the current ROIC % is -48.23% as of Sep. 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 Wan Leader International (HKSE:08482) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wan Leader International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.15. GuruFocus considers Wan Leader International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08482:

  • ROIC %: -48.23%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.15 vs. price of HK$0.12 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08482 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wan Leader International Business Description

Address 18 Container Port Road South, Office Tower Unit 903, Hutchison Logistics Centre, Terminal 4, Kwai Chung Container Port, Kwai Chung, New Territories, HKG
Wan Leader International Ltd is an investment holding company and the principal activities of its subsidiaries include the provision of freight forwarding and related logistics services and the provision of entrusted management services for operating an online e-commerce platform and Trading of fashion items. It generates maximum revenue from the Freight forwarding and related logistics services segment. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Hongkong.
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