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ROCO:4533's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.02% of 3007
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.95
vs ROCO:4533: 22.59
Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co had a gross margin of 17.96% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co (ROCO:4533) 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
Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co had a gross margin of 17.96% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co 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.
Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co Gross Margin % Chart
ROCO:4533 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shieh Yih Machinery Industry 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.
Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shieh Yih Machinery Industry 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.
Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co (ROCO:4533) has a Gross Margin % of 17.96% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 26.24. Over the past decade, Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.42 to 30.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co ranks #1865 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.96% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 26.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.42 to a high of 30.36. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.95. Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co's value of 17.96% is 33.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co ranks #1865 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co ranks #1865 out of 3007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.95. Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co's value of 17.96% is 33.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.42 to 30.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.24 vs. the industry median of 26.95, Shieh Yih Machinery Industry 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.95, based on 3,007 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. Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.96% is 33.4% 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 Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co's current Gross Margin % is 17.96%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 26.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co (ROCO:4533) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.44, compared to a current price of NT$25.95 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.96%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 26.24 and 33.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.95. Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co (ROCO:4533), the current Gross Margin % is 17.96% as of Jun. 2026. 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 Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co (ROCO:4533) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$25.95 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.44.
GuruFocus considers Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4533:
Gross Margin %: 17.96% (32% below median its 10-year median of 26.24)
GF Value™: NT$30.44 vs. price of NT$25.95 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1865 of 3007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4533 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shieh Yih Machinery Industry Co Ltd designs, develops, manufactures, and sells machinery, and provides IT software services and other design services. The company derives the majority of its revenue from sales of equipment. Its products comprise Straight Side Crank Servo Press, Straight Side Eccentric Gear Press, Link motion Press, and other products. Geographically, the company operates in China, Taiwan, America, Europe and others.
74GF Score
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