Taiw Fructose CoROCO:4207 +2.04%79 Gross Margin % is 20.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 13.92. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4207 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Taiw Fructose Co ranks worse than 65.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiw Fructose Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4207'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.35 Med: 13.92 Max: 20.01
Current: 19.55
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Taiw Fructose Co was 20.01%. The lowest was 10.35%. And the median was 13.92%.
ROCO:4207's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.42% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.365
vs ROCO:4207: 19.55
Taiw Fructose Co had a gross margin of 20.69% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Taiw Fructose Co was 4.40% per year.
Taiw Fructose Co (ROCO:4207) 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
Taiw Fructose Co had a gross margin of 20.69% 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.
Taiw Fructose Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taiw Fructose Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiw Fructose 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.
ROCO:4207 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Taiw Fructose 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.
Taiw Fructose Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Taiw Fructose Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiw Fructose 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.
Taiw Fructose Co (ROCO:4207) has a Gross Margin % of 20.69% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taiw Fructose Co and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 13.92. Over the past decade, Taiw Fructose Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.35 to 20.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiw Fructose Co ranks #1243 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Taiw Fructose Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Taiw Fructose Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.69% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 13.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.35 to a high of 20.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Taiw Fructose Co's value of 20.69% is 21.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiw Fructose Co ranks #1243 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiw Fructose Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiw Fructose Co's Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Taiw Fructose Co ranks #1243 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Taiw Fructose Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Taiw Fructose Co's value of 20.69% is 21.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiw Fructose Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.35 to 20.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.92 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Taiw Fructose 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Taiw Fructose Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.69% is 21.5% 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 Taiw Fructose Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiw Fructose Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.69%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 13.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiw Fructose Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiw Fructose Co (ROCO:4207) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.63, compared to a current price of NT$20.00 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.69%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 13.92 and 21.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Taiw Fructose Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Taiw Fructose Co (ROCO:4207), the current Gross Margin % is 20.69% 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 Taiw Fructose Co (ROCO:4207) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiw Fructose Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$20.00 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.63.
GuruFocus considers Taiw Fructose Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4207:
Gross Margin %: 20.69% (49% above median its 10-year median of 13.92)
GF Value™: NT$15.63 vs. price of NT$20.00 (28% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1243 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4207 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiw Fructose Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the processing and manufacturing of fructose, maltose, glucose, starch, as well as the trading of tinplate. Its main products include Fructose, maltose, isomaltoligosaccharide, maltodextrin, and functional oligosaccharides. These products are marketed and supplied to beverage, juice, and ice cream factories in China. The company's segments include the Fructose segment and the Tinplate segment. The majority of revenue is derived from the Fructose segment.
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