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Podak CoROCO:3537 -4.24%71 Gross Margin % is 14.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 14.37. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3537 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Podak Co ranks worse than 82.11% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Podak Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$107 Mil. Podak Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$745 Mil. Therefore, Podak Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.33%.
Warning Sign:
Podak Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Podak Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3537'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.93 Med: 14.37 Max: 16.53
Current: 14.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Podak Co was 16.53%. The lowest was 9.93%. And the median was 14.37%.
ROCO:3537's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 82.11% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs ROCO:3537: 14.18
Podak Co had a gross margin of 14.33% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Podak Co was -1.50% per year.
Podak Co (ROCO:3537) 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
Podak Co had a gross margin of 14.33% 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.
Podak Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Podak Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Podak 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Podak 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.
Podak Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Podak Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Podak 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.
Podak Co (ROCO:3537) has a Gross Margin % of 14.33% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Podak Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.37. Over the past decade, Podak Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.93 to 16.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Podak Co ranks #2460 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Podak Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Podak Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.33% is near median its 10-year median of 14.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.93 to a high of 16.53. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Podak Co's value of 14.33% is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Podak Co ranks #2460 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Podak Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Podak Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Podak Co ranks #2460 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Podak Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Podak Co's value of 14.33% is 46.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Podak Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.93 to 16.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.37 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Podak 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Podak Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.33% is 46.5% 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 Podak Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Podak Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Podak Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Podak Co (ROCO:3537) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.06, compared to a current price of NT$63.20 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.37 and 46.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Podak Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Podak Co (ROCO:3537), the current Gross Margin % is 14.33% 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 Podak Co (ROCO:3537) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Podak Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$63.20 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.06.
GuruFocus considers Podak Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3537:
Gross Margin %: 14.33% (near median its 10-year median of 14.37)
GF Value™: NT$44.06 vs. price of NT$63.20 (43.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% below the Industrial Products median (#2460 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3537 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Podak Co Ltd are mainly engaged in the import and export trading of various motors, electronic components, and electrical machinery, as well as acting as an agent, bidding, and distributing for domestic and foreign manufacturers of the aforementioned products.
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