Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co (SHSE:688353) WACC %:8.5% (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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SHSE:688353 Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co Ltd SHSE:688353
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What is Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co WACC %?

Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co SHSE:688353 +3.38% 60 WACC % is 8.5% as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 9.79. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688353 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥48.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,630 Chemicals companies, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co ranks better than 54.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's weighted average cost of capital is 8.5%%. Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's ROIC % is 3.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

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Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co  (SHSE:688353) WACC % Explanation

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher ROIC % 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, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's weighted average cost of capital is 8.5%%. Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's ROIC % is 3.87% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

1. GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding latest one-year quarterly average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together.
For companies that report quarterly, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's quarterly debt data from the beginning of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report semi-annually, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's semi-annual debt data from the start of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report annually, GuruFocus combines the beginning and ending annual debt data from the most recent year and then calculates the average.

2. The WACC formula discussed above does not include Preferred Stock. Please adjust if preferred stock is considered.

3. (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.

4. GuruFocus uses the latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.


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Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co WACC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's WACC % 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.

Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co WACC % Chart

Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co Annual Data
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WACC %
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SHSE:688353 vs DOW: WACC % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's WACC %, along with its competitors' market caps and WACC % 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.


Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co WACC % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's WACC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's WACC % falls into.


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Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co WACC % Calculation

The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. The WACC is commonly referred to as the firm's cost of capital. Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. WACC is the average of the costs of these sources of financing, each of which is weighted by its respective use in the given situation. By taking a weighted average, we can see how much interest the company has to pay for every dollar it finances.

WACC=E/(E + D)*Cost of Equity+D/(E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)

1. Weights:
Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. We need to calculate the weight of equity and the weight of debt.
The market value of equity (E) is also called "Market Cap". As of today, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's market capitalization (E) is ¥14838.285 Mil.
The market value of debt is typically difficult to calculate, therefore, GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding the latest one-year quarterly average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together. As of Mar. 2026, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's latest one-year quarterly average Book Value of Debt (D) is ¥331.3378 Mil.
a) weight of equity = E / (E + D) = 14838.285 / (14838.285 + 331.3378) = 0.9782
b) weight of debt = D / (E + D) = 331.3378 / (14838.285 + 331.3378) = 0.0218

2. Cost of Equity:
GuruFocus uses Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the required rate of return. The formula is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
a) GuruFocus uses 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate as the risk-free rate. It is updated daily. The current risk-free rate is 4.629%. Please go to Economic Indicators page for more information. Please note that we use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the United States as default.
b) Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's beta is 0.6740.
c) (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.
Cost of Equity = 4.629% + 0.6740 * 6% = 8.673%

3. Cost of Debt:
GuruFocus uses latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.
As of Mar. 2026, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's interest expense (positive number) was ¥2.641 Mil. Its total Book Value of Debt (D) is ¥331.3378 Mil.
Cost of Debt = 2.641 / 331.3378 = 0.7971%.

4. Multiply by one minus TTM Tax Rate:
GuruFocus uses the most recent TTM Tax Expense divided by the most recent TTM Pre-Tax Income to calculate the tax rate. The calculated TTM tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%. If the calculated tax rate is higher than 100%, it is set to 100%. If the calculated tax rate is less than 0%, it is set to 0%.
The latest calculated TTM Tax Rate = 20.931 / 158.741 = 13.19%.

Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's Weighted Average Cost Of Capital (WACC) for Today is calculated as:

WACC=E / (E + D)*Cost of Equity+D / (E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)
=0.9782*8.673%+0.0218*0.7971%*(1 - 13.19%)
=8.5%

* 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 WACC % →
What does a WACC % of 8.5% mean?
Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co (SHSE:688353) has a WACC % of 8.5% as of Jul. 29, 2026. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 9.79. Over the past decade, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's WACC % has ranged from 3.02 to 10.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co ranks #744 out of 1630 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.6%.
Is Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's WACC % too high?
Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's current WACC % of 8.5% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 9.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.02 to a high of 10.22. The Chemicals industry median WACC % is 9.21. Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's value of 8.5% is 7.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co ranks #744 out of 1630 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's WACC % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co ranks #744 out of 1630 companies for WACC %. This puts Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median WACC % is 9.21. Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's value of 8.5% is 7.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's own WACC % has ranged from 3.02 to 10.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.79 vs. the industry median of 9.21, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good WACC % for a Chemicals company?
The median WACC % among Chemicals companies is 9.21, based on 1,630 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a WACC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, WACC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's current WACC % of 8.5% is 7.7% below 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 WACC % mean?
A high WACC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median WACC % is 9.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's current WACC % is 8.5%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 9.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co (SHSE:688353) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥48.57, compared to a current price of ¥93.03 — trading 91.5% above its estimated fair value. The current WACC % is 8.5%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 9.79 and 7.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 9.21. Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is WACC % calculated?
WACC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co (SHSE:688353), the current WACC % is 8.5% as of Jul. 29, 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 Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co (SHSE:688353) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥93.03 is trading 91.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥48.57. GuruFocus considers Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688353:

  • WACC %: 8.5% (13% below median its 10-year median of 9.79)
  • GF Value™: ¥48.57 vs. price of ¥93.03 (91.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.7% below the Chemicals median (#744 of 1630)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688353 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co Business Description

Address No. 1, Desheng Road, Yangtze River International Chemical Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, Zhangjiagang, CHN, 215600
Jiangsu HSC New Energy Materials Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of lithium battery electrolyte additives. The company's products mainly include two series of electronic chemicals and special silicones. In the field of electronic chemicals, the company supplies vinylene carbonate (VC) and fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) in the market. The products are widely used in new energy vehicles, electric two-wheelers, power tools, UPS power supplies, mobile base station power supply, photovoltaic power station, 3C products and other fields. In the field of special silicones, the company manufacturers the technology of non-phosgene production of isocyanate silanes.
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