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MacroblockROCO:3527 -7.47%58 Gross Margin % is 39.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 36.19. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3527 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$57.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Macroblock ranks better than 67.16% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Macroblock's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$131 Mil. Macroblock's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$329 Mil. Therefore, Macroblock's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 39.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Macroblock's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3527'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.1 Med: 36.19 Max: 46.22
Current: 38.82
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Macroblock was 46.22%. The lowest was 28.10%. And the median was 36.19%.
ROCO:3527's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.16% of 1011
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs ROCO:3527: 38.82
Macroblock had a gross margin of 39.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Macroblock was -0.20% per year.
Macroblock (ROCO:3527) 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
Macroblock had a gross margin of 39.78% 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.
Macroblock Gross Margin % Related Terms
Macroblock Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macroblock'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:3527 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Macroblock'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.
Macroblock Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Macroblock's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macroblock'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.
Macroblock (ROCO:3527) has a Gross Margin % of 39.78% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Macroblock and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 36.19. Over the past decade, Macroblock's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.10 to 46.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Macroblock ranks #332 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Macroblock's Gross Margin % too high?
Macroblock's current Gross Margin % of 39.78% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 36.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.10 to a high of 46.22. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Macroblock's value of 39.78% is 34.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macroblock ranks #332 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Macroblock has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macroblock's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Macroblock ranks #332 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Macroblock in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Macroblock's value of 39.78% is 34.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Macroblock's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.10 to 46.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.19 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Macroblock 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 1,011 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. Macroblock's current Gross Margin % of 39.78% is 34.3% 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 Macroblock 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. Macroblock's current Gross Margin % is 39.78%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 36.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macroblock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macroblock (ROCO:3527) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$57.36, compared to a current price of NT$54.50 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.78%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 36.19 and 34.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Macroblock's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Macroblock (ROCO:3527), the current Gross Margin % is 39.78% 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 Macroblock (ROCO:3527) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macroblock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$54.50 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$57.36.
GuruFocus considers Macroblock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3527:
Gross Margin %: 39.78% (10% above median its 10-year median of 36.19)
GF Value™: NT$57.36 vs. price of NT$54.50 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.3% above the Semiconductors median (#332 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3527 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macroblock Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the design, manufacture, and distribution of light-emitting diode (LED)-drive integrated circuits. Its products include LED-drive ICs, mixed digital and analog ICs, lighting products, and power modules. Geographically, the company operates in China, America, Europe, Taiwan, Asia, and others. The majority of revenue is generated from China. The reportable segments of the company are Integrated circuits and Controller, driver and others. The Integrated circuits segment is the key revenue driver.
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