BrowaveROCO:3163 +4.72%53 Gross Margin % is 18.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 18.06. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3163 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$118.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Browave ranks worse than 65.37% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Browave's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$114 Mil. Browave's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$623 Mil. Therefore, Browave's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.26%.
Warning Sign:
Browave Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Browave's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3163'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.36 Med: 18.06 Max: 24.76
Current: 18.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Browave was 24.76%. The lowest was 14.36%. And the median was 18.06%.
ROCO:3163's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.37% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs ROCO:3163: 18.07
Browave had a gross margin of 18.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Browave was -5.70% per year.
Browave (ROCO:3163) 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
Browave had a gross margin of 18.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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.
Browave Gross Margin % Related Terms
Browave Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Browave'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:3163 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Browave'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.
Browave Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Browave's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Browave'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.
Browave (ROCO:3163) has a Gross Margin % of 18.26% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Browave and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.06. Over the past decade, Browave's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.36 to 24.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Browave ranks #1601 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Browave's Gross Margin % too high?
Browave's current Gross Margin % of 18.26% is near median its 10-year median of 18.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.36 to a high of 24.76. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Browave's value of 18.26% is 25.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Browave ranks #1601 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Browave has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Browave's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Browave ranks #1601 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Browave in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Browave's value of 18.26% is 25.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Browave's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.36 to 24.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.06 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Browave 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 Gross Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,449 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. Browave's current Gross Margin % of 18.26% is 25.5% 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 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 Browave and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Browave's current Gross Margin % is 18.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Browave stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Browave (ROCO:3163) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$118.90, compared to a current price of NT$777.00 — trading 553.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.06 and 25.5% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Browave's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Browave (ROCO:3163), the current Gross Margin % is 18.26% 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 Browave (ROCO:3163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Browave stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$777.00 is trading 553.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$118.90.
GuruFocus considers Browave to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3163:
Gross Margin %: 18.26% (near median its 10-year median of 18.06)
GF Value™: NT$118.90 vs. price of NT$777.00 (553.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.5% below the Hardware median (#1601 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Browave Corp is mainly engaged in the design, production, and sales of optical fiber communication components. Its products include Modules, Components, MPO/MTP Cable, and Optical parts.
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