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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 %. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.45%.
As of today (2026-09-05), Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's WACC % is 22.05%. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's ROIC % is 7.03% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) 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, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's WACC % is 22.05%. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's ROIC % is 7.03% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics 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.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co ROIC % Related Terms
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics 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.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co ROIC % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 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.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) has a ROIC % of 13.45% as of Jun. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co and its competitors.
Is Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's ROIC % too high?
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's current ROIC % is 13.45%. The Hardware industry median ROIC % is 4.40. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's value of 13.45% is 205.7% above this industry median. Overall, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's ROIC % compare to APH and GLW?
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's ROIC % of 13.45% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.40. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's value of 13.45% is 205.7% 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 Hardware company?
The median ROIC % among Hardware companies is 4.40, based on 2,439 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. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's current ROIC % of 13.45% is 205.7% 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 Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROIC % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's current ROIC % is 13.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥102.41, compared to a current price of ¥149.46 — trading 45.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 13.45% and 205.7% above the Hardware industry median of 4.40. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610), the current ROIC % is 13.45% as of Jun. 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 Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥149.46 is trading 45.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥102.41.
GuruFocus considers Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688610:
ROIC %: 13.45%
GF Value™: ¥102.41 vs. price of ¥149.46 (45.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 205.7% above the Hardware median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688610 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Ltd is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in research & development, production and sales of high-end industrial imaging components. Echo Optoelectronics has always focused on technological innovation and adhered to the positioning of high-end products. It is a high-end domestic brand pioneer enterprise with independent innovation in the field of machine vision.
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