Etron Technology (ROCO:5351) ROIC %: 4.24% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:5351 Etron Technology Inc ROCO:5351
38 GF Score
Price NT$84.80
GF Value NT$42.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Etron Technology ROIC %?

Etron Technology ROCO:5351 -3.42% 38 ROIC % is 4.24% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5351 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.03 (Significantly Overvalued). 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 %. Etron Technology's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.24%.

As of today (2026-07-26), Etron Technology's WACC % is 3.38%. Etron Technology's ROIC % is -10.94% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Etron Technology earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Etron Technology  (ROCO:5351) 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, Etron Technology's WACC % is 3.38%. Etron Technology's ROIC % is -10.94% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Etron Technology 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.


Etron Technology ROIC % Related Terms


Etron Technology ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Etron Technology'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.

Etron Technology ROIC % Chart

Etron Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.77 1.06 -20.03 -12.38 -10.81

Etron Technology Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -15.53 -16.64 -18.55 -13.87 4.24

ROCO:5351 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: ROIC % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Etron Technology'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.


Etron Technology ROIC % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Etron Technology's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Etron Technology's ROIC % falls into.


ROCO:5351
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Etron Technology ROIC % Calculation

Etron Technology'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 )
=-579.265 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (5066.116 + 5652.683)/ 2 )
=-579.265/5359.3995
=-10.81 %

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))
=6731.004 - 864.855 - ( 800.033 - max(0, 2240.816 - 4202.397+800.033))
=5066.116

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))
=7716.287 - 1175.373 - ( 888.231 - max(0, 2201.722 - 5137.622+888.231))
=5652.683

Etron Technology'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 )
=255.152 * ( 1 - 10.43% )/( (5131.086 + 5652.683)/ 2 )
=228.5396464/5391.8845
=4.24 %

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))
=6832.463 - 971.154 - ( 730.223 - max(0, 1558.595 - 4169.375+730.223))
=5131.086

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))
=7716.287 - 1175.373 - ( 888.231 - max(0, 2201.722 - 5137.622+888.231))
=5652.683

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 4.24% mean?
Etron Technology (ROCO:5351) has a ROIC % of 4.24% 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 Etron Technology and its competitors.
Is Etron Technology's ROIC % too high?
Etron Technology's current ROIC % is 4.24%. The Semiconductors industry median ROIC % is 3.77. Etron Technology's value of 4.24% is 12.5% above this industry median. Overall, Etron Technology has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etron Technology's ROIC % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Etron Technology's ROIC % of 4.24% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.77. Etron Technology's value of 4.24% is 12.5% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median ROIC % among Semiconductors companies is 3.77, based on 1,011 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. Etron Technology's current ROIC % of 4.24% is 12.5% 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 Etron Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROIC % is 3.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etron Technology's current ROIC % is 4.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etron Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etron Technology (ROCO:5351) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.03, compared to a current price of NT$84.80 — trading 101.8% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 4.24% and 12.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.77. Etron Technology's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Etron Technology (ROCO:5351), the current ROIC % is 4.24% 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 Etron Technology (ROCO:5351) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etron Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$84.80 is trading 101.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.03. GuruFocus considers Etron Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5351:

  • ROIC %: 4.24%
  • GF Value™: NT$42.03 vs. price of NT$84.80 (101.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.5% above the Semiconductors median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5351 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Etron Technology Business Description

Address No. 6 Technology Road 5, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 30078
Etron Technology Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and design of various integrated circuits. The Company is mainly engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of niche memory chips. Its product portfolio consists of Memory ICs, which include Commercial DRAM, Industrial DRAM, Automotive DRAM, Known Good Die, DRAM, and Flash; and Logic ICs, which include USB and 3D Sensing. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan, Asia, and other countries. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Asia region.
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