Jhen Vei Electronic Co (ROCO:3520) Gross Margin %: 12.15% (As of Sep. 2025) — 15% Below Median

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ROCO:3520 Jhen Vei Electronic Co Ltd ROCO:3520
60 GF Score
Price NT$16.15
GF Value NT$25.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Jhen Vei Electronic Co Gross Margin %?

Jhen Vei Electronic Co ROCO:3520 60 Gross Margin % is 12.15% as of Sep. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 14.23. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3520 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$25.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,455 Hardware companies, Jhen Vei Electronic Co ranks worse than 75.93% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Jhen Vei Electronic Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$36 Mil. Jhen Vei Electronic Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was NT$293 Mil. Therefore, Jhen Vei Electronic Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 12.15%.

Warning Sign:

Jhen Vei Electronic Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Jhen Vei Electronic Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:3520' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.63   Med: 14.23   Max: 17.96
Current: 14.05


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Jhen Vei Electronic Co was 17.96%. The lowest was 10.63%. And the median was 14.23%.

ROCO:3520's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
75.93% of 2455 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5 vs ROCO:3520: 14.05

Jhen Vei Electronic Co had a gross margin of 12.15% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jhen Vei Electronic Co was -1.60% per year.


Jhen Vei Electronic Co  (ROCO:3520) 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

Jhen Vei Electronic Co had a gross margin of 12.15% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable 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.


Jhen Vei Electronic Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Jhen Vei Electronic Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jhen Vei Electronic Co'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.

Jhen Vei Electronic Co Gross Margin % Chart

Jhen Vei Electronic Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Gross Margin %
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Jhen Vei Electronic Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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ROCO:3520 vs APH, GLW: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Jhen Vei Electronic 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.


Jhen Vei Electronic Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Jhen Vei Electronic Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jhen Vei Electronic Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Jhen Vei Electronic Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Jhen Vei Electronic Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2024 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=159.4 / 1097.794
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1097.794 - 938.347) / 1097.794
=14.52 %

Jhen Vei Electronic Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=35.6 / 292.847
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(292.847 - 257.256) / 292.847
=12.15 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 12.15% mean?
Jhen Vei Electronic Co (ROCO:3520) has a Gross Margin % of 12.15% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jhen Vei Electronic Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 14.23. Over the past decade, Jhen Vei Electronic Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.63 to 17.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Jhen Vei Electronic Co ranks #1864 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Jhen Vei Electronic Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Jhen Vei Electronic Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.15% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 14.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.63 to a high of 17.96. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Jhen Vei Electronic Co's value of 12.15% is 50.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jhen Vei Electronic Co ranks #1864 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jhen Vei Electronic Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jhen Vei Electronic Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Jhen Vei Electronic Co ranks #1864 out of 2455 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jhen Vei Electronic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Jhen Vei Electronic Co's value of 12.15% is 50.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Jhen Vei Electronic Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.63 to 17.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.23 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Jhen Vei Electronic Co 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 24.50, based on 2,455 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. Jhen Vei Electronic Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.15% is 50.4% 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 Jhen Vei Electronic Co 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. Jhen Vei Electronic Co's current Gross Margin % is 12.15%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 14.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jhen Vei Electronic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jhen Vei Electronic Co (ROCO:3520) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.36, compared to a current price of NT$16.15 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.15%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 14.23 and 50.4% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Jhen Vei Electronic Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 11 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 Jhen Vei Electronic Co (ROCO:3520), the current Gross Margin % is 12.15% 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 Jhen Vei Electronic Co (ROCO:3520) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jhen Vei Electronic Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$16.15 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.36. GuruFocus considers Jhen Vei Electronic Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3520:

  • Gross Margin %: 12.15% (15% below median its 10-year median of 14.23)
  • GF Value™: NT$25.36 vs. price of NT$16.15 (36.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.4% below the Hardware median (#1864 of 2455)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3520 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jhen Vei Electronic Co Business Description

Address No. 18, Lane 609, Chongxin Road, 6th Floor, Section 5, Sanchong District, New Taipei, TWN, 24159
Jhen Vei Electronic Co Ltd principal activities are the trading of plug connections, sockets, computer cables, import/export trade and the construction services of solar power plants. The products offered by the company are USB cables, Lightning Charging Cable, Signal cable, Power cord cable, RF Cable, SATA data cable, Car cable, SMT equipment process, Test equipment process, Assembly equipment process, Taichung Tainong Fresh Dairy Factory. Its segment includes the Electronics Component Department, Electronic Components Post-Processing Department, and Energy Components. The company generates maximum revenue from the Electronics Component Department segment. The company has presence in Taiwan, China, America, and Other countries. The company generates majority of revenue from China.
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