WITS (ROCO:4953) Gross Margin %: 15.96% (As of Dec. 2025) — 22% Below Median

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ROCO:4953 WITS Corp ROCO:4953
82 GF Score
Price NT$125.00
GF Value NT$160.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is WITS Gross Margin %?

WITS ROCO:4953 -2.81% 82 Gross Margin % is 15.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 20.51. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4953 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$160.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,683 Software companies, WITS ranks worse than 84.05% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. WITS's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$519 Mil. WITS's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$3,253 Mil. Therefore, WITS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.96%.

Warning Sign:

WITS Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.7%.


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

ROCO:4953' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.57   Med: 20.51   Max: 25.75
Current: 16.57


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of WITS was 25.75%. The lowest was 16.57%. And the median was 20.51%.

ROCO:4953's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
84.05% of 2683 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.47 vs ROCO:4953: 16.57

WITS had a gross margin of 15.96% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for WITS was -8.70% per year.


WITS  (ROCO:4953) 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

WITS had a gross margin of 15.96% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.


WITS Gross Margin % Related Terms


WITS Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WITS'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.

WITS Gross Margin % Chart

WITS 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 23.31 21.06 19.96 17.11 16.57

WITS 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 15.43 14.59 17.32 18.31 15.96

ROCO:4953 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, WITS'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.


WITS Gross Margin % vs Software Industry

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

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


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WITS Gross Margin % Calculation

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

WITS'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 )
=1923.1 / 11603.562
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(11603.562 - 9680.474) / 11603.562
=16.57 %

WITS'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 )
=519 / 3252.824
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(3252.824 - 2733.794) / 3252.824
=15.96 %

* 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 15.96% mean?
WITS (ROCO:4953) has a Gross Margin % of 15.96% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WITS and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 20.51. Over the past decade, WITS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.57 to 25.75. According to the industry distribution chart, WITS ranks #2255 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is WITS's Gross Margin % too high?
WITS's current Gross Margin % of 15.96% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 20.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.57 to a high of 25.75. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.47. WITS's value of 15.96% is 60.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WITS ranks #2255 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WITS has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WITS's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, WITS ranks #2255 out of 2683 companies for Gross Margin %. This places WITS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.47. WITS's value of 15.96% is 60.6% below this benchmark. Historically, WITS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.57 to 25.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.51 vs. the industry median of 40.47, WITS 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 a Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.47, based on 2,683 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. WITS's current Gross Margin % of 15.96% is 60.6% 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 WITS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WITS's current Gross Margin % is 15.96%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 20.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WITS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WITS (ROCO:4953) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$160.45, compared to a current price of NT$125.00 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.96%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 20.51 and 60.6% below the Software industry median of 40.47. WITS's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 WITS (ROCO:4953), the current Gross Margin % is 15.96% 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 WITS (ROCO:4953) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WITS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$125.00 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$160.45. GuruFocus considers WITS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4953:

  • Gross Margin %: 15.96% (22% below median its 10-year median of 20.51)
  • GF Value™: NT$160.45 vs. price of NT$125.00 (22.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.6% below the Software median (#2255 of 2683)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4953 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WITS Business Description

Address No. 93, Xintai 5th Road, 32nd Floor, Section 1, Xizhi District, New Taipei, TWN, 22175
WITS Corp is engaged in the development and maintenance of IT systems, IT consulting, and outsourcing services. Its products and services include technical consulting services, information technology outsourcing, business process outsourcing, and product globalization services. Geographically, it has a business presence in China, Taiwan, Japan, and Other Countries. It derives majority revenue form China.
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