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APAC Opto ElectronicsROCO:4908 +0.65%64 FCF Margin % is 23.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 18.33. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4908 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$74.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, APAC Opto Electronics ranks better than 94.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for APAC Opto Electronics's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4908'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.5 Med: 18.33 Max: 31.91
Current: 22.28
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of APAC Opto Electronics was 31.91%. The lowest was 10.50%. And the median was 18.33%.
ROCO:4908's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 94.91% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs ROCO:4908: 22.28
APAC Opto Electronics FCF Margin % Related Terms
APAC Opto Electronics FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APAC Opto Electronics's FCF Margin % 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.
ROCO:4908 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, APAC Opto Electronics's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
APAC Opto Electronics FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, APAC Opto Electronics's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APAC Opto Electronics's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) has a FCF Margin % of 23.57% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on APAC Opto Electronics and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 18.33. Over the past decade, APAC Opto Electronics' FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.50 to 31.91. According to the industry distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #126 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is APAC Opto Electronics' FCF Margin % too high?
APAC Opto Electronics' current FCF Margin % of 23.57% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 18.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.50 to a high of 31.91. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. APAC Opto Electronics' value of 23.57% is 3641.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #126 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APAC Opto Electronics has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APAC Opto Electronics' FCF Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #126 out of 2477 companies for FCF Margin %. This places APAC Opto Electronics in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. APAC Opto Electronics' value of 23.57% is 3641.3% above this benchmark. Historically, APAC Opto Electronics' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 10.50 to 31.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.33 vs. the industry median of 0.63, APAC Opto Electronics has consistently been above 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 FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,477 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. APAC Opto Electronics's current FCF Margin % of 23.57% is 3641.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on APAC Opto Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APAC Opto Electronics's current FCF Margin % is 23.57%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 18.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APAC Opto Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$74.36, compared to a current price of NT$155.50 — trading 109.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 23.57%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 18.33 and 3641.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. APAC Opto Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908), the current FCF Margin % is 23.57% 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 APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Opto Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$155.50 is trading 109.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$74.36.
GuruFocus considers APAC Opto Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4908:
FCF Margin %: 23.57% (29% above median its 10-year median of 18.33)
GF Value™: NT$74.36 vs. price of NT$155.50 (109.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3641.3% above the Hardware median (#126 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APAC Opto Electronics Inc is a manufacturer of wired and wireless communication equipment and electronic components, and the wholesale and retail of telecommunications equipment and electronic materials. The products of the company include optical extender modules, optical transceiver modules, Optical extender modules, and copper transceiver modules.
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