Locus Cell Co (ROCO:6891) ROIC %: -17.74% (As of Dec. 2025)

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ROCO:6891 Locus Cell Co Ltd ROCO:6891
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Price NT$38.65
GF Value NT$778.63
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Locus Cell Co ROIC %?

Locus Cell Co ROCO:6891 -2.89% 22 ROIC % is -17.74% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6891 with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$778.63 (Possible Value Trap). 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 %. Locus Cell Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -17.74%.

As of today (2026-08-14), Locus Cell Co's WACC % is 10.48%. Locus Cell Co's ROIC % is -20.05% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Locus Cell Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Locus Cell Co  (ROCO:6891) 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, Locus Cell Co's WACC % is 10.48%. Locus Cell Co's ROIC % is -20.05% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Locus Cell 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.


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Locus Cell Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Locus Cell 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.

Locus Cell Co ROIC % Chart

Locus Cell Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -43.98 -93.86 -86.45 -37.18 -20.06

Locus Cell Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -92.91 -44.94 -28.59 -23.04 -17.74

ROCO:6891 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: ROIC % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Locus Cell 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.


Locus Cell Co ROIC % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Locus Cell Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Locus Cell Co's ROIC % falls into.


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Locus Cell Co ROIC % Calculation

Locus Cell 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 )
=-174.576 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (647.244 + 1093.143)/ 2 )
=-174.576/870.1935
=-20.06 %

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))
=1819.004 - 25.707 - ( 1146.053 - max(0, 38.299 - 1187.622+1146.053))
=647.244

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))
=1896.12 - 43.648 - ( 759.329 - max(0, 61.557 - 835.922+759.329))
=1093.143

Locus Cell 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: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-174.208 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (871.122 + 1093.143)/ 2 )
=-174.208/982.1325
=-17.74 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 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))
=1722.144 - 21.017 - ( 830.005 - max(0, 39.238 - 885.763+830.005))
=871.122

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))
=1896.12 - 43.648 - ( 759.329 - max(0, 61.557 - 835.922+759.329))
=1093.143

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (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 -17.74% mean?
Locus Cell Co (ROCO:6891) has a ROIC % of -17.74% 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 Locus Cell Co and its competitors.
Is Locus Cell Co's ROIC % too high?
Locus Cell Co's current ROIC % is -17.74%. Overall, Locus Cell Co has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Locus Cell Co's ROIC % compare to VRTX and REGN?
Locus Cell Co's ROIC % of -17.74% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Locus Cell Co and its competitors. Locus Cell Co's current ROIC % is -17.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Locus Cell Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Locus Cell Co (ROCO:6891) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$778.63, compared to a current price of NT$38.65 — trading 95% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -17.74%. Locus Cell Co's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Locus Cell Co (ROCO:6891), the current ROIC % is -17.74% 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 Locus Cell Co (ROCO:6891) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Locus Cell Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$38.65 is trading 95% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$778.63. GuruFocus considers Locus Cell Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6891:

  • ROIC %: -17.74%
  • GF Value™: NT$778.63 vs. price of NT$38.65 (95% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6891 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Locus Cell Co Business Description

Address Xintai 5th Road, 19th FLoor.-12, No.97, Section 1, Xizhi District, New Taipei, TWN
Locus Cell Co Ltd focuses on contract development and manufacturing services for cell therapy-related products.
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