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The historical rank and industry rank for EFUN Technology Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3523'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -152.93 Med: -17.63 Max: 12.57
Current: -47.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of EFUN Technology Co was 12.57%. The lowest was -152.93%. And the median was -17.63%.
ROCO:3523's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.47% of 2455
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs ROCO:3523: -47.15
EFUN Technology Co had a gross margin of -184.95% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for EFUN Technology Co was 0.00% per year.
EFUN Technology Co (ROCO:3523) 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
EFUN Technology Co had a gross margin of -184.95% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
EFUN Technology Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
EFUN Technology Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EFUN Technology 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, EFUN Technology 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.
EFUN Technology Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, EFUN Technology Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EFUN Technology Co'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.
EFUN Technology Co (ROCO:3523) has a Gross Margin % of -184.95% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EFUN Technology Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EFUN Technology Co ranks #2442 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is EFUN Technology Co's Gross Margin % too high?
EFUN Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is -184.95%. Based on the distribution chart, EFUN Technology Co ranks #2442 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EFUN Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EFUN Technology Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, EFUN Technology Co ranks #2442 out of 2455 companies for Gross Margin %. This places EFUN Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. 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. 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 EFUN Technology 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. EFUN Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is -184.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EFUN Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EFUN Technology Co (ROCO:3523) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.83, compared to a current price of NT$15.40 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -184.95%. EFUN Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 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 EFUN Technology Co (ROCO:3523), the current Gross Margin % is -184.95% 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 EFUN Technology Co (ROCO:3523) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EFUN Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$15.40 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.83.
GuruFocus considers EFUN Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3523:
Gross Margin %: -184.95%
GF Value™: NT$10.83 vs. price of NT$15.40 (42.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3523 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EFUN Technology Co Ltd is primarily engaged in the business related to optical film, electronic optical components, and solar photovoltaic power generation system construction.
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