Glotech Co (ROCO:5475) Gross Margin %: 23.21% (As of Dec. 2025) — 304% Above Median

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ROCO:5475 Glotech Co Ltd ROCO:5475
32 GF Score
Price NT$158.00
GF Value NT$23.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Glotech Co Gross Margin %?

Glotech Co ROCO:5475 -9.97% 32 Gross Margin % is 23.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 304% above its 10-year median of 5.75. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5475 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$23.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Glotech Co ranks worse than 65.69% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Glotech Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$65.1 Mil. Glotech Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$280.6 Mil. Therefore, Glotech Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.21%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Glotech Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:5475' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.44   Med: 5.75   Max: 31.13
Current: 19.4


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Glotech Co was 31.13%. The lowest was -14.44%. And the median was 5.75%.

ROCO:5475's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
65.69% of 1023 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.34 vs ROCO:5475: 19.40

Glotech Co had a gross margin of 23.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Glotech Co was 0.00% per year.


Glotech Co  (ROCO:5475) 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

Glotech Co had a gross margin of 23.21% 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.


Glotech Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Glotech Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Glotech 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.

Glotech Co Gross Margin % Chart

Glotech Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.13 -14.44 -11.30 2.78 19.40

Glotech Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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Glotech Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Glotech 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.


Glotech Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Glotech Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Glotech Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


ROCO:5475
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Glotech Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Glotech Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=170 / 875.931
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(875.931 - 705.971) / 875.931
=19.40 %

Glotech Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=65.1 / 280.593
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(280.593 - 215.462) / 280.593
=23.21 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 23.21% mean?
Glotech Co (ROCO:5475) has a Gross Margin % of 23.21% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Glotech Co and its competitors. This is 304% above median its historical median of 5.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Glotech Co ranks #672 out of 1023 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Glotech Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Glotech Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.21% is 304% above median its 10-year median of 5.75. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Glotech Co's value of 23.21% is 18.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Glotech Co ranks #672 out of 1023 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Glotech Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glotech Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Glotech Co ranks #672 out of 1023 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Glotech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.34. Glotech Co's value of 23.21% is 18.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.75 vs. the industry median of 28.34, Glotech 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.34, based on 1,023 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. Glotech Co's current Gross Margin % of 23.21% is 18.1% 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 Glotech Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glotech Co's current Gross Margin % is 23.21%, which is 304% above median its own 10-year median of 5.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glotech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glotech Co (ROCO:5475) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$23.19, compared to a current price of NT$158.00 — trading 581.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.21%, which is 304% above median its 10-year median of 5.75 and 18.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.34. Glotech Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 Glotech Co (ROCO:5475), the current Gross Margin % is 23.21% 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 Glotech Co (ROCO:5475) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glotech Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$158.00 is trading 581.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$23.19. GuruFocus considers Glotech Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5475:

  • Gross Margin %: 23.21% (304% above median its 10-year median of 5.75)
  • GF Value™: NT$23.19 vs. price of NT$158.00 (581.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.1% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#672 of 1023)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5475 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Glotech Co Business Description

Address No.718, Section 2, Yang-Hoo Road, Yang-Mei District, Taoyuan County, Taoyuan, TWN, 32669
Glotech Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of glass fabrics and glass yarns.
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