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Cen Link CoROCO:5254 -8.12%83 Gross Margin % is 24.46% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 28.05. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5254 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$34.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,455 Hardware companies, Cen Link Co ranks better than 57.31% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cen Link Co's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$89.6 Mil. Cen Link Co's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$366.2 Mil. Therefore, Cen Link Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 24.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cen Link Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5254'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.97 Med: 28.05 Max: 33
Current: 28.57
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cen Link Co was 33.00%. The lowest was 23.97%. And the median was 28.05%.
ROCO:5254's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.31% of 2455
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs ROCO:5254: 28.57
Cen Link Co had a gross margin of 24.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cen Link Co was 4.80% per year.
Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) 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
Cen Link Co had a gross margin of 24.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Cen Link Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cen Link Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cen Link 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Cen Link 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.
Cen Link Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cen Link Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cen Link 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.
Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) has a Gross Margin % of 24.46% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cen Link Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 28.05. Over the past decade, Cen Link Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.97 to 33.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #1048 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Cen Link Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Cen Link Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.46% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 28.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.97 to a high of 33.00. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Cen Link Co's value of 24.46% is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #1048 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cen Link Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cen Link Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #1048 out of 2455 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cen Link Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Cen Link Co's value of 24.46% is 0.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Cen Link Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.97 to 33.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.05 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Cen Link 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 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. Cen Link Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.46% is 0.2% 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 Cen Link Co 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. Cen Link Co's current Gross Margin % is 24.46%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 28.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cen Link Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$34.22, compared to a current price of NT$35.65 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.46%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 28.05 and 0.2% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Cen Link Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254), the current Gross Margin % is 24.46% 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 Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cen Link Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$35.65 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$34.22.
GuruFocus considers Cen Link Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5254:
Gross Margin %: 24.46% (13% below median its 10-year median of 28.05)
GF Value™: NT$34.22 vs. price of NT$35.65 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% below the Hardware median (#1048 of 2455)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5254 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cen Link Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, trading, and research and development of various electronic components and connector-related products. The company's product offerings are Box header connector, Battery connectors, Machine pin connectors, Micro USB, Audio jack connectors, DC power jack connectors, and others. Its products are used in Set-top boxes, LCD, Cell phones, and DV/DSC, among others.
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