Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) ROIC %: 10.17% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:2643 Soonest Express Co Ltd ROCO:2643
74 GF Score
Price NT$58.50
GF Value NT$114.84
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Soonest Express Co ROIC %?

Soonest Express Co ROCO:2643 -0.85% 74 ROIC % is 10.17% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:2643 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$114.84 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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 %. Soonest Express Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.17%.

As of today (2026-07-21), Soonest Express Co's WACC % is 3.47%. Soonest Express Co's ROIC % is 16.20% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Soonest Express Co 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.


Soonest Express Co  (ROCO:2643) 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, Soonest Express Co's WACC % is 3.47%. Soonest Express Co's ROIC % is 16.20% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Soonest Express Co 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.


Soonest Express Co ROIC % Related Terms


Soonest Express Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soonest Express 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.

Soonest Express Co ROIC % Chart

Soonest Express Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Soonest Express Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:2643 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: ROIC % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Soonest Express 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.


Soonest Express Co ROIC % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Soonest Express Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Soonest Express Co's ROIC % falls into.


ROCO:2643
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Soonest Express Co ROIC % Calculation

Soonest Express Co'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 )
=337.572 * ( 1 - 24.91% )/( (1417.29 + 1766.476)/ 2 )
=253.4828148/1591.883
=15.92 %

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))
=2860.122 - 599.919 - ( 842.913 - max(0, 715.176 - 2389.652+842.913))
=1417.29

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))
=3052.277 - 733.638 - ( 552.163 - max(0, 932.413 - 2590.392+552.163))
=1766.476

Soonest Express Co'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=225.064 * ( 1 - 23.3% )/( (1628.265 + 1766.476)/ 2 )
=172.624088/1697.3705
=10.17 %

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))
=2823.663 - 596.591 - ( 598.807 - max(0, 790.348 - 2392.609+598.807))
=1628.265

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))
=3052.277 - 733.638 - ( 552.163 - max(0, 932.413 - 2590.392+552.163))
=1766.476

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (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 10.17% mean?
Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) has a ROIC % of 10.17% 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 Soonest Express Co and its competitors.
Is Soonest Express Co's ROIC % too high?
Soonest Express Co's current ROIC % is 10.17%. The Transportation industry median ROIC % is 4.71. Soonest Express Co's value of 10.17% is 115.9% above this industry median. Overall, Soonest Express Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soonest Express Co's ROIC % compare to UPS and FDX?
Soonest Express Co's ROIC % of 10.17% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.71. Soonest Express Co's value of 10.17% is 115.9% 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 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. Soonest Express Co's current ROIC % of 10.17% is 115.9% 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 Soonest Express Co 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. Soonest Express Co's current ROIC % is 10.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soonest Express Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$114.84, compared to a current price of NT$58.50 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 10.17% and 115.9% above the Transportation industry median of 4.71. Soonest Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643), the current ROIC % is 10.17% 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 Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soonest Express Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$58.50 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$114.84. GuruFocus considers Soonest Express Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:2643:

  • ROIC %: 10.17%
  • GF Value™: NT$114.84 vs. price of NT$58.50 (49.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.9% above the Transportation median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:2643 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Soonest Express Co Business Description

Address 4th Floor, Number 34, Rui Guang Road, Taipei, TWN, 114
Soonest Express Co Ltd is a Taiwan based company involved in providing cargo handling services to airlines. The company's services include Air Freight Forwarding, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Custom Clearance, Transit, and Courier Express.
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