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FineTek CoROCO:4549 -0.40%74 Gross Margin % is 54.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 56.32. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4549 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$167.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, FineTek Co ranks better than 89.5% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. FineTek Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$155 Mil. FineTek Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$282 Mil. Therefore, FineTek Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 54.86%.
Warning Sign:
FineTek Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FineTek Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4549'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.9 Med: 56.32 Max: 58.22
Current: 52.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of FineTek Co was 58.22%. The lowest was 52.90%. And the median was 56.32%.
ROCO:4549's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.5% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs ROCO:4549: 52.96
FineTek Co had a gross margin of 54.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FineTek Co was -1.70% per year.
FineTek Co (ROCO:4549) 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
FineTek Co had a gross margin of 54.86% 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.
FineTek Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
FineTek Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FineTek 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:4549 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, FineTek 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.
FineTek Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, FineTek Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FineTek 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.
FineTek Co (ROCO:4549) has a Gross Margin % of 54.86% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FineTek Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.32. Over the past decade, FineTek Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.90 to 58.22. According to the industry distribution chart, FineTek Co ranks #258 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is FineTek Co's Gross Margin % too high?
FineTek Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.86% is near median its 10-year median of 56.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.90 to a high of 58.22. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. FineTek Co's value of 54.86% is 123.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FineTek Co ranks #258 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FineTek Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FineTek Co's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, FineTek Co ranks #258 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FineTek Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. FineTek Co's value of 54.86% is 123.6% above this benchmark. Historically, FineTek Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.90 to 58.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.32 vs. the industry median of 24.54, FineTek Co 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 24.54, based on 2,457 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. FineTek Co's current Gross Margin % of 54.86% is 123.6% 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 FineTek Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FineTek Co's current Gross Margin % is 54.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FineTek Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FineTek Co (ROCO:4549) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$167.87, compared to a current price of NT$99.60 — trading 40.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.32 and 123.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.54. FineTek Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 FineTek Co (ROCO:4549), the current Gross Margin % is 54.86% 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 FineTek Co (ROCO:4549) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FineTek Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$99.60 is trading 40.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$167.87.
GuruFocus considers FineTek Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4549:
Gross Margin %: 54.86% (near median its 10-year median of 56.32)
GF Value™: NT$167.87 vs. price of NT$99.60 (40.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.6% above the Hardware median (#258 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4549 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FineTek Co Ltd manufactures, designs, and sells transmitters, point switches, and electronic terminals. Its products include point switches, level transmitters, flow measurements, grain monitoring systems, safety instruments, and digital meters among others. The company supplies industrial sensors as well as solutions for Process Automation, Flow Metering, Wireless Communication Technology, and Tank Gauging systems. It derives revenue from Process automated sensor development, Pneumatic control system, and Others. It operates in four principal geographical areas, China, Taiwan, USA and Germany, of which Taiwan derives the maximum revenue.
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