Sentelic (ROCO:4945) Gross Margin %: 40.61% (As of Jun. 2025)

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ROCO:4945 Sentelic Corp ROCO:4945
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What is Sentelic Gross Margin %?

Sentelic ROCO:4945 12 Gross Margin % is 40.61% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4945 with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sentelic's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2025 was NT$70.3 Mil. Sentelic's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2025 was NT$173.1 Mil. Therefore, Sentelic's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 40.61%.


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


ROCO:4945's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 29.61
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Sentelic had a gross margin of 40.61% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sentelic was 0.00% per year.


Sentelic  (ROCO:4945) 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

Sentelic had a gross margin of 40.61% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.


Sentelic Gross Margin % Related Terms


Sentelic Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sentelic'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.

Sentelic Gross Margin % Chart

Sentelic Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 45.66 47.66 41.73 43.65 43.44

Sentelic Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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 41.63 42.62 42.58 42.46 40.61

ROCO:4945 vs NVDA, AVGO, AMD: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Sentelic'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.


Sentelic Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sentelic's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sentelic Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Sentelic's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2024 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=202.4 / 465.932
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(465.932 - 263.519) / 465.932
=43.44 %

Sentelic's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=70.3 / 173.077
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(173.077 - 102.79) / 173.077
=40.61 %

* 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 40.61% mean?
Sentelic (ROCO:4945) has a Gross Margin % of 40.61% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sentelic and its competitors.
Is Sentelic's Gross Margin % too high?
Sentelic's current Gross Margin % is 40.61%. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Sentelic's value of 40.61% is 37.1% above this industry median. Overall, Sentelic has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sentelic's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
Sentelic's Gross Margin % of 40.61% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Sentelic's value of 40.61% is 37.1% above this benchmark. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. Sentelic's current Gross Margin % of 40.61% is 37.1% 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 Sentelic and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sentelic's current Gross Margin % is 40.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sentelic stock overvalued right now?
Sentelic (ROCO:4945) has a current Gross Margin % of 40.61%. The current Gross Margin % is 40.61% and 37.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Sentelic's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Sentelic (ROCO:4945), the current Gross Margin % is 40.61% as of Jun. 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.

Sentelic Business Description

Address No. 88, Zhouzi Street, 6th Floor, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 6493
Sentelic Corp is a Taiwan based company engaged in providing fan motor control ICs and IC Agents. The product portfolio of the company includes STL6900A, STL6700, STL6600, STL6500, STL5000 and STL6200.
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