K Way Co (ROCO:5201) ROIC %: 2.78% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:5201 K Way Co Ltd ROCO:5201
66 GF Score
Price NT$26.55
GF Value NT$41.10
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is K Way Co ROIC %?

K Way Co ROCO:5201 -2.39% 66 ROIC % is 2.78% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5201 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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 %. K Way Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.78%.

As of today (2026-07-14), K Way Co's WACC % is 5.83%. K Way Co's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). K Way Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


K Way Co  (ROCO:5201) 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, K Way Co's WACC % is 5.83%. K Way Co's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). K Way 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.


K Way Co ROIC % Related Terms


K Way Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K Way 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.

K Way Co ROIC % Chart

K Way Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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K Way 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:5201 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: ROIC % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, K Way 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.


K Way Co ROIC % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, K Way Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K Way Co's ROIC % falls into.


ROCO:5201
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K Way Co ROIC % Calculation

K Way 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 )
=14.49 * ( 1 - 100% )/( (178.476 + 479.216)/ 2 )
=0/328.846
=0.00 %

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))
=636.544 - 47.605 - ( 474.849 - max(0, 126.421 - 536.884+474.849))
=178.476

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))
=954.796 - 61.594 - ( 482.795 - max(0, 145.701 - 559.687+482.795))
=479.216

K Way 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 )
=36.076 * ( 1 - 51.39% )/( (781.262 + 479.216)/ 2 )
=17.5365436/630.239
=2.78 %

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))
=866.944 - 48.457 - ( 381.611 - max(0, 412.773 - 449.998+381.611))
=781.262

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))
=954.796 - 61.594 - ( 482.795 - max(0, 145.701 - 559.687+482.795))
=479.216

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 2.78% mean?
K Way Co (ROCO:5201) has a ROIC % of 2.78% 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 K Way Co and its competitors.
Is K Way Co's ROIC % too high?
K Way Co's current ROIC % is 2.78%. The Software industry median ROIC % is 3.09. K Way Co's value of 2.78% is 10% below this industry median. Overall, K Way Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Way Co's ROIC % compare to UBER and SHOP?
K Way Co's ROIC % of 2.78% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.09. K Way Co's value of 2.78% is 10% below 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 Software company?
The median ROIC % among Software companies is 3.09, based on 2,829 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. K Way Co's current ROIC % of 2.78% is 10% below 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 K Way Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROIC % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K Way Co's current ROIC % is 2.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Way Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Way Co (ROCO:5201) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.10, compared to a current price of NT$26.55 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 2.78% and 10% below the Software industry median of 3.09. K Way Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 K Way Co (ROCO:5201), the current ROIC % is 2.78% 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 K Way Co (ROCO:5201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Way Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$26.55 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.10. GuruFocus considers K Way Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5201:

  • ROIC %: 2.78%
  • GF Value™: NT$41.10 vs. price of NT$26.55 (35.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10% below the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


K Way Co Business Description

Address Guangfu North Road, 5th Floor, No. 35, Lane 11, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN
K Way Co Ltd operates as a software company in financial industry. The company is focuses on the development of key system software in the securities and financial industry for trading, settlement, market data, FIX, trading tools. It mainly offers stable and speedy trading system, cross platform system, database settlement system, money management system, investment account management system & others.
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