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Vectorite BiomedicalROCO:4170 +0.81%65 Gross Margin % is 26.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 29.39. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4170 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 732 Biotechnology companies, Vectorite Biomedical ranks worse than 72.4% 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
Vectorite Biomedical had a gross margin of 26.99% 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.
Vectorite Biomedical Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vectorite Biomedical Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vectorite Biomedical'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:4170 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vectorite Biomedical'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.
Vectorite Biomedical Gross Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vectorite Biomedical's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vectorite Biomedical'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.
Vectorite Biomedical (ROCO:4170) has a Gross Margin % of 26.99% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vectorite Biomedical and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Vectorite Biomedical ranks #530 out of 732 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Vectorite Biomedical's Gross Margin % too high?
Vectorite Biomedical's current Gross Margin % of 26.99% is near median its 10-year median of 29.39. The Biotechnology industry median Gross Margin % is 60.91. Vectorite Biomedical's value of 26.99% is 55.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vectorite Biomedical ranks #530 out of 732 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vectorite Biomedical has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vectorite Biomedical's Gross Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vectorite Biomedical ranks #530 out of 732 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vectorite Biomedical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 60.91. Vectorite Biomedical's value of 26.99% is 55.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.39 vs. the industry median of 60.91, Vectorite Biomedical 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Gross Margin % among Biotechnology companies is 60.91, based on 732 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. Vectorite Biomedical's current Gross Margin % of 26.99% is 55.7% 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 Vectorite Biomedical and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Gross Margin % is 60.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vectorite Biomedical's current Gross Margin % is 26.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vectorite Biomedical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vectorite Biomedical (ROCO:4170) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.56, compared to a current price of NT$12.50 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.39 and 55.7% below the Biotechnology industry median of 60.91. Vectorite Biomedical's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Vectorite Biomedical (ROCO:4170), the current Gross Margin % is 26.99% 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 Vectorite Biomedical (ROCO:4170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vectorite Biomedical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.50 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.56.
GuruFocus considers Vectorite Biomedical to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4170:
Gross Margin %: 26.99% (near median its 10-year median of 29.39)
GF Value™: NT$17.56 vs. price of NT$12.50 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% below the Biotechnology median (#530 of 732)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vectorite Biomedical Inc is a Taiwan-based biotechnology research and development, cell product (preparation) manufacturing and immune cell collection and storage business.
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