Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) ROIC %: 16.28% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:5515 Chien Kuo Construction Co Ltd TPE:5515
75 GF Score
Price NT$42.75
GF Value NT$36.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Chien Kuo Construction Co ROIC %?

Chien Kuo Construction Co TPE:5515 -0.72% 75 ROIC % is 16.28% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:5515 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$36.08 (Modestly Overvalued). 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 %. Chien Kuo Construction Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.28%.

As of today (2026-07-20), Chien Kuo Construction Co's WACC % is 4.13%. Chien Kuo Construction Co's ROIC % is 13.59% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Chien Kuo Construction Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


Chien Kuo Construction Co  (TPE:5515) 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, Chien Kuo Construction Co's WACC % is 4.13%. Chien Kuo Construction Co's ROIC % is 13.59% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Chien Kuo Construction Co generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It 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.


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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Chien Kuo Construction Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chien Kuo Construction 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.

Chien Kuo Construction Co ROIC % Chart

Chien Kuo Construction Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Chien Kuo Construction Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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TPE:5515 vs PWR, FIX, EME: ROIC % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Chien Kuo Construction 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.


Chien Kuo Construction Co ROIC % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Chien Kuo Construction Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chien Kuo Construction Co's ROIC % falls into.


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Chien Kuo Construction Co ROIC % Calculation

Chien Kuo Construction 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 )
=730.446 * ( 1 - 17.98% )/( (4279.781 + 5165.431)/ 2 )
=599.1118092/4722.606
=12.69 %

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))
=9071.991 - 2000.922 - ( 4009.652 - max(0, 3371.056 - 6162.344+4009.652))
=4279.781

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))
=11023.607 - 2205.999 - ( 6281.921 - max(0, 5069.667 - 8721.844+6281.921))
=5165.431

Chien Kuo Construction 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 )
=863.072 * ( 1 - 14.81% )/( (3868.746 + 5165.431)/ 2 )
=735.2510368/4517.0885
=16.28 %

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))
=9004.635 - 1867.133 - ( 4091.03 - max(0, 3484.906 - 6753.662+4091.03))
=3868.746

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))
=11023.607 - 2205.999 - ( 6281.921 - max(0, 5069.667 - 8721.844+6281.921))
=5165.431

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 16.28% mean?
Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) has a ROIC % of 16.28% 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 Chien Kuo Construction Co and its competitors.
Is Chien Kuo Construction Co's ROIC % too high?
Chien Kuo Construction Co's current ROIC % is 16.28%. The Construction industry median ROIC % is 4.67. Chien Kuo Construction Co's value of 16.28% is 248.6% above this industry median. Overall, Chien Kuo Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chien Kuo Construction Co's ROIC % compare to PWR and FIX?
Chien Kuo Construction Co's ROIC % of 16.28% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROIC % is 4.67. Chien Kuo Construction Co's value of 16.28% is 248.6% 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 Construction company?
The median ROIC % among Construction companies is 4.67, based on 1,758 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. Chien Kuo Construction Co's current ROIC % of 16.28% is 248.6% 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 Chien Kuo Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROIC % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chien Kuo Construction Co's current ROIC % is 16.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chien Kuo Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$36.08, compared to a current price of NT$42.75 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 16.28% and 248.6% above the Construction industry median of 4.67. Chien Kuo Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515), the current ROIC % is 16.28% 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 Chien Kuo Construction Co (TPE:5515) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Kuo Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$42.75 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$36.08. GuruFocus considers Chien Kuo Construction Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5515:

  • ROIC %: 16.28%
  • GF Value™: NT$36.08 vs. price of NT$42.75 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 248.6% above the Construction median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5515 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chien Kuo Construction Co Business Description

Address No. 67, Dunhua South Road, 20th Floor, Section 2, Da\'an District, Taipei, TWN
Chien Kuo Construction Co Ltd is engaged in the business relating to design, supervision of modification, and construction of various construction projects as well as trading of construction materials. The company provides construction and engineering services for residential and commercial buildings, science and technology workshops, public works, and others. Its services include Construction project scheme proposal, Value engineering assessment, Professional geotechnical engineering consultation, and others.
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