GFC (ROCO:4506) Gross Margin %: 33.48% (As of Dec. 2025) — 11% Above Median


ROCO:4506 GFC Ltd ROCO:4506
94 GF Score
Price NT$122.50
GF Value NT$116.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is GFC Gross Margin %?

GFC ROCO:4506 -0.81% 94 Gross Margin % is 33.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 30.04. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4506 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$116.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,992 Industrial Products companies, GFC ranks better than 64.47% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. GFC's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$425 Mil. GFC's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,270 Mil. Therefore, GFC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 33.48%.


The historical rank and industry rank for GFC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:4506' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.05   Med: 30.04   Max: 32.52
Current: 32.52


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of GFC was 32.52%. The lowest was 29.05%. And the median was 30.04%.

ROCO:4506's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
64.47% of 2992 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82 vs ROCO:4506: 32.52

GFC had a gross margin of 33.48% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GFC was 1.30% per year.


GFC  (ROCO:4506) 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

GFC had a gross margin of 33.48% 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.


GFC Gross Margin % Related Terms


GFC Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GFC'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.

GFC Gross Margin % Chart

GFC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 30.79 29.65 29.05 31.43 32.52

GFC Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 26.25 33.39 32.12 31.32 33.48

ROCO:4506 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, GFC'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.


GFC Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GFC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GFC's Gross Margin % falls into.


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GFC Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

GFC's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1958.2 / 6020.818
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(6020.818 - 4062.665) / 6020.818
=32.52 %

GFC's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=425.3 / 1270.278
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1270.278 - 844.967) / 1270.278
=33.48 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 33.48% mean?
GFC (ROCO:4506) has a Gross Margin % of 33.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GFC and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 30.04. Over the past decade, GFC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.05 to 32.52. According to the industry distribution chart, GFC ranks #1063 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is GFC's Gross Margin % too high?
GFC's current Gross Margin % of 33.48% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 30.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.05 to a high of 32.52. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. GFC's value of 33.48% is 24.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GFC ranks #1063 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GFC has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GFC's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GFC ranks #1063 out of 2992 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts GFC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. GFC's value of 33.48% is 24.8% above this benchmark. Historically, GFC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.05 to 32.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.04 vs. the industry median of 26.82, GFC 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,992 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. GFC's current Gross Margin % of 33.48% is 24.8% 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 GFC and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GFC's current Gross Margin % is 33.48%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 30.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GFC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFC (ROCO:4506) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$116.78, compared to a current price of NT$122.50 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.48%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 30.04 and 24.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. GFC's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 GFC (ROCO:4506), the current Gross Margin % is 33.48% 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 GFC (ROCO:4506) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GFC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$122.50 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$116.78. GuruFocus considers GFC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4506:

  • Gross Margin %: 33.48% (11% above median its 10-year median of 30.04)
  • GF Value™: NT$116.78 vs. price of NT$122.50 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 24.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1063 of 2992)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4506 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GFC Business Description

Address Nanjing East Road, Section 2, No. 88, 13th Floor, Taipei, TWN
GFC Ltd is engaged in providing services like elevators, escalators, vacuum elevators, generators, etc. The company's products are used in offices and factories, shopping malls, hotels, mansions, hospitals, and other locations. Its reportable segments are: Sales and Maintenance. GFC generates maximum revenue from the Sales segment, which is responsible for the manufacturing and sale of elevators and generators. The Maintenance segment is responsible for the maintenance of elevators and generators. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, and the rest from Mainland China, Singapore, and other countries.
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