Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) ROIC %: 7.94% (As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:8478 Alexander Marine Co Ltd TPE:8478
74 GF Score
Price NT$156.50
GF Value NT$292.79
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Alexander Marine Co ROIC %?

Alexander Marine Co TPE:8478 +1.62% 74 ROIC % is 7.94% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:8478 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$292.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 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 %. Alexander Marine Co's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.94%.

As of today (2026-07-14), Alexander Marine Co's WACC % is -4.53%. Alexander Marine Co's ROIC % is 11.57% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Alexander Marine 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.


Alexander Marine Co  (TPE:8478) 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, Alexander Marine Co's WACC % is -4.53%. Alexander Marine Co's ROIC % is 11.57% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Alexander Marine 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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Alexander Marine Co ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alexander Marine 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.

Alexander Marine Co ROIC % Chart

Alexander Marine Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
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Alexander Marine 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 -11.49 1.20 18.79 18.73 7.94

TPE:8478 vs BC, PII, THO: ROIC % Comparison

For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Alexander Marine 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.


Alexander Marine Co ROIC % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alexander Marine Co's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alexander Marine Co's ROIC % falls into.


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Alexander Marine Co ROIC % Calculation

Alexander Marine 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 )
=1172.237 * ( 1 - 5.3% )/( (9132.477 + 10432.421)/ 2 )
=1110.108439/9782.449
=11.35 %

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))
=14464.928 - 413.767 - ( 4918.684 - max(0, 1725.64 - 11163.034+4918.684))
=9132.477

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))
=16182.716 - 513.253 - ( 5237.042 - max(0, 3167.809 - 12258.428+5237.042))
=10432.421

Alexander Marine 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 )
=875.844 * ( 1 - 6.05% )/( (10294.616 + 10432.421)/ 2 )
=822.855438/10363.5185
=7.94 %

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))
=15412.52 - 470.031 - ( 4647.873 - max(0, 2697.697 - 11548.646+4647.873))
=10294.616

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))
=16182.716 - 513.253 - ( 5237.042 - max(0, 3167.809 - 12258.428+5237.042))
=10432.421

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 7.94% mean?
Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) has a ROIC % of 7.94% 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 Alexander Marine Co and its competitors.
Is Alexander Marine Co's ROIC % too high?
Alexander Marine Co's current ROIC % is 7.94%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median ROIC % is 5.05. Alexander Marine Co's value of 7.94% is 57.2% above this industry median. Overall, Alexander Marine Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander Marine Co's ROIC % compare to BC and PII?
Alexander Marine Co's ROIC % of 7.94% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROIC % is 5.05. Alexander Marine Co's value of 7.94% is 57.2% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROIC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.05, based on 1,310 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. Alexander Marine Co's current ROIC % of 7.94% is 57.2% 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 Alexander Marine Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROIC % is 5.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexander Marine Co's current ROIC % is 7.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander Marine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$292.79, compared to a current price of NT$156.50 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 7.94% and 57.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.05. Alexander Marine Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478), the current ROIC % is 7.94% 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 Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Marine Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$156.50 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$292.79. GuruFocus considers Alexander Marine Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8478:

  • ROIC %: 7.94%
  • GF Value™: NT$292.79 vs. price of NT$156.50 (46.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alexander Marine Co Business Description

Address No. 1, Jin-Fu Road, Qian-Zhen District, Kaohsiung City, TWN, 806
Alexander Marine Co Ltd mainly manufactures and sells yachts. The main operations of the Corporation and its subsidiaries are the manufacturing, processing, and selling of yachts.
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