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Tsit Wing International Holdings Limited (HKG:2119) Earns Among The Best Returns In Its Industry

Today we'll evaluate Tsit Wing International Holdings Limited (HKG:2119) to determine whether it could have potential as an investment idea. Specifically, we'll consider its Return On Capital Employed (ROCE), since that will give us an insight into how efficiently the business can generate profits from the capital it requires.

Firstly, we'll go over how we calculate ROCE. Second, we'll look at its ROCE compared to similar companies. Then we'll determine how its current liabilities are affecting its ROCE.

What is Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)?

ROCE is a metric for evaluating how much pre-tax income (in percentage terms) a company earns on the capital invested in its business. In general, businesses with a higher ROCE are usually better quality. In brief, it is a useful tool, but it is not without drawbacks. Author Edwin Whiting says to be careful when comparing the ROCE of different businesses, since 'No two businesses are exactly alike.'

So, How Do We Calculate ROCE?

Analysts use this formula to calculate return on capital employed:

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Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities)

Or for Tsit Wing International Holdings:

0.18 = HK$102m ÷ (HK$862m - HK$284m) (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2018.)

Therefore, Tsit Wing International Holdings has an ROCE of 18%.

Check out our latest analysis for Tsit Wing International Holdings

Does Tsit Wing International Holdings Have A Good ROCE?

When making comparisons between similar businesses, investors may find ROCE useful. Using our data, we find that Tsit Wing International Holdings's ROCE is meaningfully better than the 11% average in the Food industry. We consider this a positive sign, because it suggests it uses capital more efficiently than similar companies. Independently of how Tsit Wing International Holdings compares to its industry, its ROCE in absolute terms appears decent, and the company may be worthy of closer investigation.

You can click on the image below to see (in greater detail) how Tsit Wing International Holdings's past growth compares to other companies.

SEHK:2119 Past Revenue and Net Income, August 23rd 2019
SEHK:2119 Past Revenue and Net Income, August 23rd 2019

Remember that this metric is backwards looking - it shows what has happened in the past, and does not accurately predict the future. ROCE can be deceptive for cyclical businesses, as returns can look incredible in boom times, and terribly low in downturns. ROCE is only a point-in-time measure. Since the future is so important for investors, you should check out our free report on analyst forecasts for Tsit Wing International Holdings.

What Are Current Liabilities, And How Do They Affect Tsit Wing International Holdings's ROCE?

Current liabilities are short term bills and invoices that need to be paid in 12 months or less. Due to the way the ROCE equation works, having large bills due in the near term can make it look as though a company has less capital employed, and thus a higher ROCE than usual. To counteract this, we check if a company has high current liabilities, relative to its total assets.

Tsit Wing International Holdings has total liabilities of HK$284m and total assets of HK$862m. Therefore its current liabilities are equivalent to approximately 33% of its total assets. Tsit Wing International Holdings has a medium level of current liabilities, which would boost the ROCE.

Our Take On Tsit Wing International Holdings's ROCE

Tsit Wing International Holdings's ROCE does look good, but the level of current liabilities also contribute to that. Tsit Wing International Holdings looks strong on this analysis, but there are plenty of other companies that could be a good opportunity . Here is a free list of companies growing earnings rapidly.

I will like Tsit Wing International Holdings better if I see some big insider buys. While we wait, check out this free list of growing companies with considerable, recent, insider buying.

We aim to bring you long-term focused research analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material.

If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned. Thank you for reading.