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Zhen Yu Hardware CoROCO:2947 +1.31%78 Gross Margin % is 38.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 38.71. GuruFocus rates ROCO:2947 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$86.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Zhen Yu Hardware Co ranks better than 56.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zhen Yu Hardware Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:2947'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.21 Med: 38.71 Max: 39.54
Current: 39.54
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zhen Yu Hardware Co was 39.54%. The lowest was 38.21%. And the median was 38.71%.
ROCO:2947's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.78% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.25
vs ROCO:2947: 39.54
Zhen Yu Hardware Co had a gross margin of 38.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zhen Yu Hardware Co was 0.10% per year.
Zhen Yu Hardware Co (ROCO:2947) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Zhen Yu Hardware Co had a gross margin of 38.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Zhen Yu Hardware Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zhen Yu Hardware Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zhen Yu Hardware Co's Gross 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:2947 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Zhen Yu Hardware Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Zhen Yu Hardware Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zhen Yu Hardware Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhen Yu Hardware Co's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Zhen Yu Hardware Co (ROCO:2947) has a Gross Margin % of 38.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zhen Yu Hardware Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.71. Over the past decade, Zhen Yu Hardware Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.21 to 39.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhen Yu Hardware Co ranks #481 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Zhen Yu Hardware Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Zhen Yu Hardware Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.82% is near median its 10-year median of 38.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.21 to a high of 39.54. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Zhen Yu Hardware Co's value of 38.82% is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhen Yu Hardware Co ranks #481 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhen Yu Hardware Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhen Yu Hardware Co's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Zhen Yu Hardware Co ranks #481 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Zhen Yu Hardware Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.25. Zhen Yu Hardware Co's value of 38.82% is 7.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Zhen Yu Hardware Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.21 to 39.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.71 vs. the industry median of 36.25, Zhen Yu Hardware Co 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 Gross Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.25, based on 1,113 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Zhen Yu Hardware Co's current Gross Margin % of 38.82% is 7.1% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zhen Yu Hardware Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhen Yu Hardware Co's current Gross Margin % is 38.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhen Yu Hardware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhen Yu Hardware Co (ROCO:2947) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$86.65, compared to a current price of NT$69.40 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.71 and 7.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.25. Zhen Yu Hardware Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zhen Yu Hardware Co (ROCO:2947), the current Gross Margin % is 38.82% 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 Zhen Yu Hardware Co (ROCO:2947) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhen Yu Hardware Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$69.40 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$86.65.
GuruFocus considers Zhen Yu Hardware Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:2947:
Gross Margin %: 38.82% (near median its 10-year median of 38.71)
GF Value™: NT$86.65 vs. price of NT$69.40 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#481 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:2947 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhen Yu Hardware Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the wholesale and retail of hardware in Taiwan. It offers a wide range of hardware, repair tools, and supplies such as knives, scissors, chisels, grinding machines, cutting machines, hand screws, foot lamp holders, LED bulbs, wrenches, screw drivers, etc. The company offers these products through its retail stores located throughout Taiwan, and is also involved in selling them online through its e-commerce website.
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