United Radiant Technology (ROCO:5315) 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
United Radiant Technology had a gross margin of 15.08% 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.
United Radiant Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
United Radiant Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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, United Radiant 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.
United Radiant Technology Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, United Radiant Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Radiant 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.
United Radiant Technology (ROCO:5315) has a Gross Margin % of 15.08% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on United Radiant Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.53. Over the past decade, United Radiant Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.87 to 23.70. According to the industry distribution chart, United Radiant Technology ranks #1807 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is United Radiant Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
United Radiant Technology's current Gross Margin % of 15.08% is near median its 10-year median of 16.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.87 to a high of 23.70. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. United Radiant Technology's value of 15.08% is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Radiant Technology ranks #1807 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Radiant Technology has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Radiant Technology's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, United Radiant Technology ranks #1807 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places United Radiant Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. United Radiant Technology's value of 15.08% is 38.4% below this benchmark. Historically, United Radiant Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.87 to 23.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.53 vs. the industry median of 24.50, United Radiant Technology 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 2,449 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. United Radiant Technology's current Gross Margin % of 15.08% is 38.4% 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 United Radiant Technology 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. United Radiant Technology's current Gross Margin % is 15.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Radiant Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Radiant Technology (ROCO:5315) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$24.39, compared to a current price of NT$21.00 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.53 and 38.4% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. United Radiant Technology's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 United Radiant Technology (ROCO:5315), the current Gross Margin % is 15.08% 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 United Radiant Technology (ROCO:5315) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Radiant Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$21.00 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$24.39.
GuruFocus considers United Radiant Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5315:
Gross Margin %: 15.08% (near median its 10-year median of 16.53)
GF Value™: NT$24.39 vs. price of NT$21.00 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% below the Hardware median (#1807 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5315 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Radiant Technology Corp is a Taiwan-based company engaged in manufacturing, processing, and selling all kinds of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and their modules. The company is also involved in the contracting business of LED street lighting projects. The Revenue of the company is generated from sales of goods is generated from sales of LCD modules and LCD products.
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