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ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.32%.
As of today (2026-07-26), Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's WACC % is 8.20%. Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's ROIC % is -3.39% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) 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, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's WACC % is 8.20%. Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's ROIC % is -3.39% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Eastern Pioneer Driving School 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.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co ROIC % Related Terms
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co ROIC % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Eastern Pioneer Driving School 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.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co ROIC % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) 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.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) has a ROIC % of -3.32% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co and its competitors.
Is Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's ROIC % too high?
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's current ROIC % is -3.32%. Overall, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's ROIC % compare to EDU and TAL?
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's ROIC % of -3.32% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.04. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for an Education company?
The median ROIC % among Education companies is 5.04, based on 259 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 Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROIC % is 5.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's current ROIC % is -3.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.20, compared to a current price of ¥2.87 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -3.32%. Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377), the current ROIC % is -3.32% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co (SHSE:603377) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥2.87 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.20.
GuruFocus considers Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603377:
ROIC %: -3.32%
GF Value™: ¥2.20 vs. price of ¥2.87 (30.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603377 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co Business Description
Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in providing training services for motor vehicle drivers. It also offers sparring service, car repair services, car insurance agents and other auto-related services and consumer products. In addition, the company carries out traffic safety publicity and education activities, focusing on cultivating traffic safety awareness.
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