Micro Base TechnologyROCO:3184 -2.35%63 Gross Margin % is 46.83% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 40.70. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3184 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Micro Base Technology ranks better than 89.71% on this metric.
ROCO:3184's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.71% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs ROCO:3184: 53.34
Micro Base Technology had a gross margin of 46.83% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Micro Base Technology was 12.10% per year.
Micro Base Technology (ROCO:3184) 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
Micro Base Technology had a gross margin of 46.83% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Micro Base Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Micro Base Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Micro Base Technology'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Micro Base Technology'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.
Micro Base Technology Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Micro Base Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Micro Base Technology'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.
Micro Base Technology (ROCO:3184) has a Gross Margin % of 46.83% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Micro Base Technology and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 40.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Micro Base Technology ranks #252 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Micro Base Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Micro Base Technology's current Gross Margin % of 46.83% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 40.70. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Micro Base Technology's value of 46.83% is 91.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Micro Base Technology ranks #252 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Micro Base Technology has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micro Base Technology's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Micro Base Technology ranks #252 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Micro Base Technology in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Micro Base Technology's value of 46.83% is 91.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 40.70 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Micro Base Technology 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 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. Micro Base Technology's current Gross Margin % of 46.83% is 91.1% 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 Micro Base Technology 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. Micro Base Technology's current Gross Margin % is 46.83%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 40.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micro Base Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micro Base Technology (ROCO:3184) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.34, compared to a current price of NT$16.60 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.83%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 40.70 and 91.1% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Micro Base Technology's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Micro Base Technology (ROCO:3184), the current Gross Margin % is 46.83% 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 Micro Base Technology (ROCO:3184) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Micro Base Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$16.60 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.34.
GuruFocus considers Micro Base Technology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3184:
Gross Margin %: 46.83% (15% above median its 10-year median of 40.70)
GF Value™: NT$17.34 vs. price of NT$16.60 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.1% above the Hardware median (#252 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3184 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Micro Base Technology Corp is engaged in the development of Laser LIGA, a non-silicon-based micromachining technology. It is involved in the research and development, manufacturing, and sale of miniaturized devices, and micron-scale parts and systems in Taiwan. The company offers its products under three categories namely electronic, beauty, and medical devices. It also engaged in designing and consulting business.
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