EST Global Apparel CoROCO:4413 -1.00%63 Gross Margin % is 24.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 12.11. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4413 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$35.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, EST Global Apparel Co ranks worse than 78.53% on this metric.
ROCO:4413's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.53% of 1020
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs ROCO:4413: 12.94
EST Global Apparel Co had a gross margin of 24.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for EST Global Apparel Co was 13.70% per year.
EST Global Apparel Co (ROCO:4413) 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
EST Global Apparel Co had a gross margin of 24.00% 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.
EST Global Apparel Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
EST Global Apparel Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EST Global Apparel 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:4413 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, EST Global Apparel 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.
EST Global Apparel Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, EST Global Apparel Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EST Global Apparel 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.
EST Global Apparel Co (ROCO:4413) has a Gross Margin % of 24.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EST Global Apparel Co and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 12.11. Over the past decade, EST Global Apparel Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.06 to 21.61. According to the industry distribution chart, EST Global Apparel Co ranks #801 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is EST Global Apparel Co's Gross Margin % too high?
EST Global Apparel Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.00% is 98% above median its 10-year median of 12.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.06 to a high of 21.61. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. EST Global Apparel Co's value of 24.00% is 15.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EST Global Apparel Co ranks #801 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EST Global Apparel Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EST Global Apparel Co's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, EST Global Apparel Co ranks #801 out of 1020 companies for Gross Margin %. This places EST Global Apparel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. EST Global Apparel Co's value of 24.00% is 15.8% below this benchmark. Historically, EST Global Apparel Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.06 to 21.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.11 vs. the industry median of 28.51, EST Global Apparel 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.51, based on 1,020 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. EST Global Apparel Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.00% is 15.8% 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 EST Global Apparel Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EST Global Apparel Co's current Gross Margin % is 24.00%, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 12.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EST Global Apparel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EST Global Apparel Co (ROCO:4413) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$35.96, compared to a current price of NT$14.90 — trading 58.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.00%, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 12.11 and 15.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. EST Global Apparel Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 EST Global Apparel Co (ROCO:4413), the current Gross Margin % is 24.00% 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 EST Global Apparel Co (ROCO:4413) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EST Global Apparel Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$14.90 is trading 58.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$35.96.
GuruFocus considers EST Global Apparel Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4413:
Gross Margin %: 24.00% (98% above median its 10-year median of 12.11)
GF Value™: NT$35.96 vs. price of NT$14.90 (58.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#801 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4413 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EST Global Apparel Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company engages in the clothing business. It provides yoga, functional, seamless, loungewear, denim clothing, and jacket apparel products.
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