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Asia Tech ImageROCO:4974 -1.84%76 Gross Margin % is 13.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 15.99. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4974 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$65.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,455 Hardware companies, Asia Tech Image ranks worse than 71.2% on this metric.
Asia Tech Image Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asia Tech Image's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4974'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.85 Med: 15.99 Max: 17.76
Current: 15.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Asia Tech Image was 17.76%. The lowest was 13.85%. And the median was 15.99%.
ROCO:4974's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.2% of 2455
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs ROCO:4974: 15.85
Asia Tech Image had a gross margin of 13.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asia Tech Image was -2.20% per year.
Asia Tech Image (ROCO:4974) 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
Asia Tech Image had a gross margin of 13.01% 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.
Asia Tech Image Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asia Tech Image Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asia Tech Image'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Asia Tech Image'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.
Asia Tech Image Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Asia Tech Image's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Tech Image'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.
Asia Tech Image (ROCO:4974) has a Gross Margin % of 13.01% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asia Tech Image and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 15.99. Over the past decade, Asia Tech Image's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.85 to 17.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Tech Image ranks #1748 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.2%.
Is Asia Tech Image's Gross Margin % too high?
Asia Tech Image's current Gross Margin % of 13.01% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 15.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.85 to a high of 17.76. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Asia Tech Image's value of 13.01% is 46.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Tech Image ranks #1748 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asia Tech Image has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Tech Image's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Asia Tech Image ranks #1748 out of 2455 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Asia Tech Image in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Asia Tech Image's value of 13.01% is 46.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Asia Tech Image's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.85 to 17.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.99 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Asia Tech Image 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,455 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. Asia Tech Image's current Gross Margin % of 13.01% is 46.9% 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 Asia Tech Image and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Tech Image's current Gross Margin % is 13.01%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 15.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Tech Image stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Tech Image (ROCO:4974) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$65.09, compared to a current price of NT$69.50 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.01%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 15.99 and 46.9% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Asia Tech Image's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Asia Tech Image (ROCO:4974), the current Gross Margin % is 13.01% 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 Asia Tech Image (ROCO:4974) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Tech Image stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$69.50 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$65.09.
GuruFocus considers Asia Tech Image to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4974:
Gross Margin %: 13.01% (19% below median its 10-year median of 15.99)
GF Value™: NT$65.09 vs. price of NT$69.50 (6.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.9% below the Hardware median (#1748 of 2455)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4974 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Tech Image Inc is engaged in manufacturing and selling contact image sensor modules the scope of product application is mainly for multi-functional business machines. its product includes CIS modules applied to Inkjet multi-functional printers (MFP), Laser MFP, Scanners, Plain paper copiers, and digital photo frames. It operates in three principal geographical areas including Taiwan, China, and Burma.
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