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ArdentecROCO:3264 -3.33%68 Gross Margin % is 37.83% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 34.17. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3264 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$83.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Semiconductors companies, Ardentec ranks better than 62.38% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ardentec's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,437 Mil. Ardentec's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,799 Mil. Therefore, Ardentec's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 37.83%.
Warning Sign:
Ardentec Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ardentec's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3264'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.84 Med: 34.17 Max: 40.83
Current: 36.29
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ardentec was 40.83%. The lowest was 26.84%. And the median was 34.17%.
ROCO:3264's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.38% of 1010
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs ROCO:3264: 36.29
Ardentec had a gross margin of 37.83% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ardentec was -2.40% per year.
Ardentec (ROCO:3264) 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
Ardentec had a gross margin of 37.83% 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.
Ardentec Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ardentec Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ardentec'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:3264 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Ardentec'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.
Ardentec Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ardentec's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ardentec'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.
Ardentec (ROCO:3264) has a Gross Margin % of 37.83% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ardentec and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 34.17. Over the past decade, Ardentec's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.84 to 40.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Ardentec ranks #380 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Ardentec's Gross Margin % too high?
Ardentec's current Gross Margin % of 37.83% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 34.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.84 to a high of 40.83. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Ardentec's value of 37.83% is 27.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ardentec ranks #380 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ardentec has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ardentec's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ardentec ranks #380 out of 1010 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ardentec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Ardentec's value of 37.83% is 27.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ardentec's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.84 to 40.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.17 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Ardentec 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,010 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. Ardentec's current Gross Margin % of 37.83% is 27.8% 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 Ardentec and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ardentec's current Gross Margin % is 37.83%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 34.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ardentec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardentec (ROCO:3264) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$83.96, compared to a current price of NT$217.50 — trading 159.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.83%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 34.17 and 27.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Ardentec's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 Ardentec (ROCO:3264), the current Gross Margin % is 37.83% 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 Ardentec (ROCO:3264) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ardentec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$217.50 is trading 159.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$83.96.
GuruFocus considers Ardentec to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3264:
Gross Margin %: 37.83% (11% above median its 10-year median of 34.17)
GF Value™: NT$83.96 vs. price of NT$217.50 (159.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.8% above the Semiconductors median (#380 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3264 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ardentec Corp is engaged in provision of integrated circuit testing services. It provides semiconductor testing solutions in memory, logic, and mixed-signal ICs to integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), pure play wafer foundry companies, and fabless design companies. The company's operating revenue consists mainly of IC testing services. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Taiwan, and the rest from America, Singapore, Europe, China and Others.
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