Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co (SHSE:603712) ROIC %: -2.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:603712 Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co Ltd SHSE:603712
55 GF Score
Price ¥12.08
GF Value ¥17.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co ROIC %?

Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co SHSE:603712 -0.33% 55 ROIC % is -2.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603712 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥17.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 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 %. Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.70%.

As of today (2026-08-04), Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's WACC % is 11.02%. Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's ROIC % is -3.92% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co  (SHSE:603712) 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, Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's WACC % is 11.02%. Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's ROIC % is -3.92% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting 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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Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting 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.

Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co ROIC % Chart

Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:603712 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: ROIC % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting 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.


Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co ROIC % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's ROIC % falls into.


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Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co ROIC % Calculation

Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting 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 )
=-224.698 * ( 1 - 1.41% )/( (5118.718 + 5493.387)/ 2 )
=-221.5297582/5306.0525
=-4.18 %

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))
=8999.924 - 2818.461 - ( 1062.745 - max(0, 3721.025 - 7670.853+1062.745))
=5118.718

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))
=8958.38 - 2779.821 - ( 685.172 - max(0, 3789.758 - 7397.675+685.172))
=5493.387

Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-159.772 * ( 1 - 4.51% )/( (5493.387 + 5818.336)/ 2 )
=-152.5662828/5655.8615
=-2.70 %

where

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))
=8958.38 - 2779.821 - ( 685.172 - max(0, 3789.758 - 7397.675+685.172))
=5493.387

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=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))
=9228.751 - 2646.085 - ( 764.33 - max(0, 3883.405 - 7521.216+764.33))
=5818.336

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of -2.70% mean?
Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co (SHSE:603712) has a ROIC % of -2.70% 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 Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co and its competitors.
Is Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's ROIC % too high?
Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's current ROIC % is -2.70%. Overall, Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's ROIC % compare to CSCO and MSI?
Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's ROIC % of -2.70% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.15. 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 Hardware company?
The median ROIC % among Hardware companies is 4.15, based on 2,441 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 Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROIC % is 4.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's current ROIC % is -2.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co (SHSE:603712) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥17.03, compared to a current price of ¥12.08 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -2.70%. Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co (SHSE:603712), the current ROIC % is -2.70% 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 Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co (SHSE:603712) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥12.08 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥17.03. GuruFocus considers Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:603712:

  • ROIC %: -2.70%
  • GF Value™: ¥17.03 vs. price of ¥12.08 (29.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603712 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co Business Description

Address No. 141 North Main Street, Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone, West District, Tianjin, CHN, 300462
Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co Ltd is a Chinese-based company that operates in the communication equipment business. It is primarily involved in the research, development, production, and precision electronic product processing of civil communication equipment, trunking mobile communication systems, maritime communication products, digital walkie-talkies and train wireless dispatching communication system equipment. Geographically, the operations are carried out through China.
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