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Aspeed TechnologyROCO:5274 +0.04%82 Gross Margin % is 68.45% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 63.69. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5274 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$8,252.78 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Aspeed Technology ranks better than 95.25% on this metric.
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
Aspeed Technology had a gross margin of 68.45% 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.
Aspeed Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aspeed Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aspeed Technology'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:5274 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Aspeed Technology'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.
Aspeed Technology Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Aspeed Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aspeed Technology'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.
Aspeed Technology (ROCO:5274) has a Gross Margin % of 68.45% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aspeed Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.69. Over the past decade, Aspeed Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.01 to 68.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Aspeed Technology ranks #48 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Aspeed Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Aspeed Technology's current Gross Margin % of 68.45% is near median its 10-year median of 63.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.01 to a high of 68.01. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Aspeed Technology's value of 68.45% is 131.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aspeed Technology ranks #48 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aspeed Technology has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspeed Technology's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Aspeed Technology ranks #48 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aspeed Technology in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Aspeed Technology's value of 68.45% is 131.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Aspeed Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.01 to 68.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.69 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Aspeed Technology 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 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. Aspeed Technology's current Gross Margin % of 68.45% is 131.2% 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 Aspeed Technology 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. Aspeed Technology's current Gross Margin % is 68.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspeed Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspeed Technology (ROCO:5274) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$8,252.78, compared to a current price of NT$13,905.00 — trading 68.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.69 and 131.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Aspeed Technology's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Aspeed Technology (ROCO:5274), the current Gross Margin % is 68.45% 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 Aspeed Technology (ROCO:5274) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspeed Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$13,905.00 is trading 68.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$8,252.78.
GuruFocus considers Aspeed Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5274:
Gross Margin %: 68.45% (near median its 10-year median of 63.69)
GF Value™: NT$8,252.78 vs. price of NT$13,905.00 (68.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 131.2% above the Semiconductors median (#48 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5274 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aspeed Technology Inc is an IC design house in Server Management, PC/AV extension solutions, Desktop Virtualization and security enhancement. The company is engaged in the manufacturing of electronic products, wholesale of information software, retail and service industry, international trade, intellectual property, product design, and other industrial and commercial services. It operates through Multimedia Integrated Circuits (ICs); Computer Peripherals Oriented ICs; and Other segments. The company generates maximum of its revenue from Multimedia Integrated Circuits (ICs) segment.
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