Vanguard International Semiconductor (ROCO:5347) 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
Vanguard International Semiconductor had a gross margin of 27.51% 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.
Vanguard International Semiconductor Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vanguard International Semiconductor 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.
Vanguard International Semiconductor Gross Margin % Chart
ROCO:5347 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Vanguard International Semiconductor'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.
Vanguard International Semiconductor Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Vanguard International Semiconductor's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vanguard International Semiconductor'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.
Vanguard International Semiconductor (ROCO:5347) has a Gross Margin % of 27.51% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vanguard International Semiconductor and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 34.26. Over the past decade, Vanguard International Semiconductor's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.09 to 46.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Vanguard International Semiconductor ranks #537 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Vanguard International Semiconductor's Gross Margin % too high?
Vanguard International Semiconductor's current Gross Margin % of 27.51% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 34.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.09 to a high of 46.28. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Vanguard International Semiconductor's value of 27.51% is 7.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vanguard International Semiconductor ranks #537 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vanguard International Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vanguard International Semiconductor's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Vanguard International Semiconductor ranks #537 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vanguard International Semiconductor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Vanguard International Semiconductor's value of 27.51% is 7.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Vanguard International Semiconductor's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.09 to 46.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.26 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Vanguard International Semiconductor 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 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. Vanguard International Semiconductor's current Gross Margin % of 27.51% is 7.1% 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 Vanguard International Semiconductor 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. Vanguard International Semiconductor's current Gross Margin % is 27.51%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 34.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vanguard International Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanguard International Semiconductor (ROCO:5347) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$99.14, compared to a current price of NT$208.50 — trading 110.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.51%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 34.26 and 7.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Vanguard International Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 12 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 Vanguard International Semiconductor (ROCO:5347), the current Gross Margin % is 27.51% 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 Vanguard International Semiconductor (ROCO:5347) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vanguard International Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$208.50 is trading 110.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$99.14.
GuruFocus considers Vanguard International Semiconductor to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5347:
Gross Margin %: 27.51% (20% below median its 10-year median of 34.26)
GF Value™: NT$99.14 vs. price of NT$208.50 (110.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% below the Semiconductors median (#537 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5347 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vanguard International Semiconductor Business Description
Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp is engaged mainly in the manufacturing, selling, packaging, testing and computer-aided design of integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices and the manufacturing of masks. Its services, manufacturing, and technology include BCD/UHV/SOI, Discrete, HV, Sensors/MEMS, eFlash, GaN, Fab Capacity, Intelligent Manufacturing and Management, Services, MPW, Program, Mask Services, Backend Services, Automotive, Design Support. Its Design Services include Libraries & IP Geographically, it derives revenue from Asia and America.
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