Calin Technology Co (TPE:4976) ROIC %: -24.61% (As of Dec. 2025)


TPE:4976 Calin Technology Co Ltd TPE:4976
67 GF Score
Price NT$39.40
GF Value NT$37.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Calin Technology Co ROIC %?

Calin Technology Co TPE:4976 -2.11% 67 ROIC % is -24.61% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:4976 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$37.01 (Fairly Valued). 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 %. Calin Technology Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -24.61%.

As of today (2026-07-07), Calin Technology Co's WACC % is 0.92%. Calin Technology Co's ROIC % is -17.67% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Calin Technology Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Calin Technology Co  (TPE:4976) 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, Calin Technology Co's WACC % is 0.92%. Calin Technology Co's ROIC % is -17.67% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Calin Technology 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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Calin Technology Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calin Technology 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.

Calin Technology Co ROIC % Chart

Calin Technology Co 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 0.70 -11.16 -17.11 -8.85 -17.80

Calin Technology Co 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 -20.10 -7.99 -13.20 -24.81 -24.61

TPE:4976 vs APH, GLW: ROIC % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Calin Technology 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.


Calin Technology Co ROIC % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Calin Technology Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Calin Technology Co ROIC % Calculation

Calin Technology 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 )
=-270.829 * ( 1 - 0.67% )/( (1577.953 + 1445.187)/ 2 )
=-269.0144457/1511.57
=-17.80 %

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))
=2996.868 - 180.867 - ( 1238.048 - max(0, 363.322 - 1922.969+1238.048))
=1577.953

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))
=2614.775 - 212.509 - ( 957.079 - max(0, 305.953 - 1615.218+957.079))
=1445.187

Calin Technology 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: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-361.088 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (1489.787 + 1445.187)/ 2 )
=-361.088/1467.487
=-24.61 %

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))
=2695.548 - 190.62 - ( 1015.141 - max(0, 312.952 - 1670.895+1015.141))
=1489.787

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))
=2614.775 - 212.509 - ( 957.079 - max(0, 305.953 - 1615.218+957.079))
=1445.187

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 -24.61% mean?
Calin Technology Co (TPE:4976) has a ROIC % of -24.61% 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 Calin Technology Co and its competitors.
Is Calin Technology Co's ROIC % too high?
Calin Technology Co's current ROIC % is -24.61%. Overall, Calin Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calin Technology Co's ROIC % compare to APH and GLW?
Calin Technology Co's ROIC % of -24.61% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.12. 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 4.12, based on 2,442 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 Calin Technology Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median ROIC % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calin Technology Co's current ROIC % is -24.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calin Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calin Technology Co (TPE:4976) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$37.01, compared to a current price of NT$39.40 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is -24.61%. Calin Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Calin Technology Co (TPE:4976), the current ROIC % is -24.61% 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 Calin Technology Co (TPE:4976) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calin Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$39.40 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$37.01. GuruFocus considers Calin Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4976:

  • ROIC %: -24.61%
  • GF Value™: NT$37.01 vs. price of NT$39.40 (6.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4976 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Calin Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 24, Jianguo Road, Tanzi District, Taichung, TWN
Calin Technology Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and surface treatment of optical instruments, electronic components, industrial plastic products, and molds, as well as motor vehicle parts manufacturing. Its products include aspherical glass molding, glass grinding, injection-optical, injection-mechanical parts, automotive, CCTV, touch, and relay. Geographically, Key revenue is generated from Asia followed by America, Taiwan, and Europe.
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