Sentronic InternationalROCO:3232 74 Gross Margin % is 20.49% as of Sep. 2025, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 11.05. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3232 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Sentronic International ranks worse than 71.06% on this metric.
ROCO:3232's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.06% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs ROCO:3232: 15.95
Sentronic International had a gross margin of 20.49% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sentronic International was -4.10% per year.
Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) 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
Sentronic International had a gross margin of 20.49% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Sentronic International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sentronic International 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:3232 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Sentronic International'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.
Sentronic International Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sentronic International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sentronic International'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.
Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) has a Gross Margin % of 20.49% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sentronic International and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 11.05. Over the past decade, Sentronic International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.57 to 15.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #1741 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Sentronic International's Gross Margin % too high?
Sentronic International's current Gross Margin % of 20.49% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 11.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.57 to a high of 15.95. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Sentronic International's value of 20.49% is 16.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #1741 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sentronic International has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sentronic International's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #1741 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sentronic International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Sentronic International's value of 20.49% is 16.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sentronic International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.57 to 15.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.05 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Sentronic International 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 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Sentronic International's current Gross Margin % of 20.49% is 16.5% 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 Sentronic International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sentronic International's current Gross Margin % is 20.49%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 11.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sentronic International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.80, compared to a current price of NT$21.65 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.49%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 11.05 and 16.5% below the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Sentronic International's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Sentronic International (ROCO:3232), the current Gross Margin % is 20.49% as of Sep. 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 Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentronic International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$21.65 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.80.
GuruFocus considers Sentronic International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3232:
Gross Margin %: 20.49% (85% above median its 10-year median of 11.05)
GF Value™: NT$18.80 vs. price of NT$21.65 (15.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.5% below the Hardware median (#1741 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sentronic International Corp is a Taiwan-based company that engages in the distribution of electronic parts and components. It provides semiconductor components, LCD displays, pick-up heads, LEDs, mini motors, and discrete components.
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