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Yem Chio Distribution CoROCO:3171 +1.26%65 Gross Margin % is 25.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 24.49. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3171 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$62.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks better than 63.19% on this metric.
ROCO:3171's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.19% of 383
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.48
vs ROCO:3171: 26.44
Yem Chio Distribution Co had a gross margin of 25.09% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) 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
Yem Chio Distribution Co had a gross margin of 25.09% 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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yem Chio Distribution Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:3171 vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Yem Chio Distribution 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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yem Chio Distribution Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yem Chio Distribution 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.
Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) has a Gross Margin % of 25.09% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.49. Over the past decade, Yem Chio Distribution Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.53 to 28.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #141 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.09% is near median its 10-year median of 24.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.53 to a high of 28.27. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.48. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 25.09% is 16.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #141 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yem Chio Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yem Chio Distribution Co's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Yem Chio Distribution Co ranks #141 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Yem Chio Distribution Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.48. Yem Chio Distribution Co's value of 25.09% is 16.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Yem Chio Distribution Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.53 to 28.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.49 vs. the industry median of 21.48, Yem Chio Distribution 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.48, based on 383 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. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.09% is 16.8% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yem Chio Distribution Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yem Chio Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$62.20, compared to a current price of NT$64.40 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.49 and 16.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.48. Yem Chio Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171), the current Gross Margin % is 25.09% 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 Yem Chio Distribution Co (ROCO:3171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yem Chio Distribution Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$64.40 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$62.20.
GuruFocus considers Yem Chio Distribution Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3171:
Gross Margin %: 25.09% (near median its 10-year median of 24.49)
GF Value™: NT$62.20 vs. price of NT$64.40 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#141 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yem Chio Distribution Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the import and export of packaging materials. Its product portfolio comprises packaging machines, tape stations, sealing machines, kraft paper tapes, double-sided tapes, cushion packaging materials, and paper and plastic packaging materials, among others. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan, followed by China, and other regions.
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