Electric Power TechnologyROCO:4529 +2.93%47 Gross Margin % is 59.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 66.40. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4529 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Electric Power Technology ranks better than 95.27% on this metric.
Electric Power Technology (ROCO:4529) 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
Electric Power Technology had a gross margin of 59.04% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Electric Power Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Electric Power Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Electric Power Technology'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.
Electric Power Technology Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Electric Power Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electric Power Technology'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.
Electric Power Technology (ROCO:4529) has a Gross Margin % of 59.04% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Electric Power Technology and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 66.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Electric Power Technology ranks #116 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Electric Power Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Electric Power Technology's current Gross Margin % of 59.04% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 66.40. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Electric Power Technology's value of 59.04% is 140.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electric Power Technology ranks #116 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Electric Power Technology has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electric Power Technology's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Electric Power Technology ranks #116 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Electric Power Technology in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Electric Power Technology's value of 59.04% is 140.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 66.40 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Electric Power Technology 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Electric Power Technology's current Gross Margin % of 59.04% is 140.8% 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 Electric Power Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electric Power Technology's current Gross Margin % is 59.04%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 66.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electric Power Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electric Power Technology (ROCO:4529) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.02, compared to a current price of NT$4.22 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.04%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 66.40 and 140.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Electric Power Technology's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Electric Power Technology (ROCO:4529), the current Gross Margin % is 59.04% 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 Electric Power Technology (ROCO:4529) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electric Power Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$4.22 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.02.
GuruFocus considers Electric Power Technology to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4529:
Gross Margin %: 59.04% (11% below median its 10-year median of 66.40)
GF Value™: NT$9.02 vs. price of NT$4.22 (53.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 140.8% above the Hardware median (#116 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4529 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electric Power Technology Ltd is a Taiwanese holding company with an investment focus on the electric vehicle (EV), medical device, biotechnology, and clean technology industries. Geographically, the company derives all its revenue from Taiwan.
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