Microtips TechnologyROCO:3285 59 Gross Margin % is 28.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 20.02. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3285 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$21.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Microtips Technology ranks better than 50.41% on this metric.
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
Microtips Technology had a gross margin of 28.61% 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.
Microtips Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Microtips Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microtips 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, Microtips 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.
Microtips Technology Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Microtips Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microtips 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.
Microtips Technology (ROCO:3285) has a Gross Margin % of 28.61% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Microtips Technology and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 20.02. Over the past decade, Microtips Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.25 to 24.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Microtips Technology ranks #1215 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Microtips Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Microtips Technology's current Gross Margin % of 28.61% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 20.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.25 to a high of 24.67. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Microtips Technology's value of 28.61% is 16.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microtips Technology ranks #1215 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Microtips Technology has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microtips Technology's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Microtips Technology ranks #1215 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Microtips Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Microtips Technology's value of 28.61% is 16.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Microtips Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.25 to 24.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.02 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Microtips 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 24.53, 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. Microtips Technology's current Gross Margin % of 28.61% is 16.6% 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 Microtips Technology 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. Microtips Technology's current Gross Margin % is 28.61%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 20.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microtips Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microtips Technology (ROCO:3285) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.61, compared to a current price of NT$40.10 — trading 85.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.61%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 20.02 and 16.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Microtips Technology's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Microtips Technology (ROCO:3285), the current Gross Margin % is 28.61% 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 Microtips Technology (ROCO:3285) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microtips Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$40.10 is trading 85.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.61.
GuruFocus considers Microtips Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3285:
Gross Margin %: 28.61% (43% above median its 10-year median of 20.02)
GF Value™: NT$21.61 vs. price of NT$40.10 (85.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% above the Hardware median (#1215 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microtips Technology Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sales of electronic components, electrical appliances, and telecommunications equipment. Its products include liquid crystal display modules (LCMs), fingerprint identification modules, digital audio, and video multimedia products, portable digital cameras, wireless charging products, and others.
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