Microware Group (HKSE:01985) 3-Year ROIIC % : -1.02% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:01985 Microware Group Ltd HKSE:01985
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What is Microware Group 3-Year ROIIC %?

Microware Group HKSE:01985 +0.19% 63 3-Year ROIIC % is -1.02 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01985 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,625 Software companies, Microware Group ranks worse than 60.65% on this metric.

3-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (3-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. Microware Group's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.02%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

The industry rank for Microware Group's 3-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01985's 3-Year ROIIC % is ranked worse than
60.65% of 2625 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 5.04 vs HKSE:01985: -1.02

Microware Group  (HKSE:01985) 3-Year ROIIC % Explanation

Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.

High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

Be Aware

It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.


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Microware Group 3-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Microware Group's 3-Year ROIIC % 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.

Microware Group 3-Year ROIIC % Chart

Microware Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year ROIIC %
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Microware Group Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01985 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: 3-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Microware Group's 3-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year ROIIC % 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.


Microware Group 3-Year ROIIC % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microware Group's 3-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Microware Group's 3-Year ROIIC % falls into.


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Microware Group 3-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Microware Group's 3-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year ROIIC %=3-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**/3-Year Incremental Invested Capital**
=( 29.4160636 (Mar. 2026) - 31.8780735 (Mar. 2023) )/( 379.251 (Mar. 2026) - 138.47 (Mar. 2023) )
=-2.4620099/240.781
=-1.02%***

* 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.

** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 3-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year ROIIC % →
What does a 3-Year ROIIC % of -1.02 mean?
Microware Group (HKSE:01985) has a 3-Year ROIIC % of -1.02 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Microware Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #1592 out of 2625 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Microware Group's 3-Year ROIIC % too high?
Microware Group's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -1.02. Based on the distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #1592 out of 2625 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Microware Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microware Group's 3-Year ROIIC % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #1592 out of 2625 companies for 3-Year ROIIC %. This places Microware Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year ROIIC % is 5.04. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year ROIIC % for a Software company?
The median 3-Year ROIIC % among Software companies is 5.04, based on 2,625 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year ROIIC % 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 3-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 3-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 3-year. View historical data on Microware Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year ROIIC % is 5.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microware Group's current 3-Year ROIIC % is -1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microware Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group (HKSE:01985) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.15, compared to a current price of HK$2.63 — trading 128.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year ROIIC % is -1.02. Microware Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year ROIIC % calculated?
3-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Microware Group (HKSE:01985), the current 3-Year ROIIC % is -1.02 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.63 is trading 128.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.15. GuruFocus considers Microware Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01985:

  • 3-Year ROIIC %: -1.02
  • GF Value™: HK$1.15 vs. price of HK$2.63 (128.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01985 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Microware Group Business Description

Address 418 Kwun Tong Road, Unit 1701, 17th Floor, BEA Tower, Millennium City 5, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Microware Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions services and IT managed services in Hong Kong. The group strives to provide one-stop IT experience that begins with consultation and advice; semiconductor products, hardware and/or software procurement; implementation; and management and maintenance of the IT infrastructure solutions. Its operating segment includes IT infrastructure solution services business; and IT managed services business of which the majority of revenue is derived from IT infrastructure solution services business. Its revenue is derived from its operation in Hong Kong.
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