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Acter GroupROCO:5536 +1.20%68 Gross Margin % is 20.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 17.95. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5536 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$520.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Acter Group ranks worse than 53.97% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Acter Group's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$2,243 Mil. Acter Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$10,976 Mil. Therefore, Acter Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acter Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5536'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.59 Med: 17.95 Max: 21.74
Current: 18.92
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Acter Group was 21.74%. The lowest was 15.59%. And the median was 17.95%.
ROCO:5536's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.97% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs ROCO:5536: 18.92
Acter Group had a gross margin of 20.43% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Acter Group was 3.70% per year.
Acter Group (ROCO:5536) 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
Acter Group had a gross margin of 20.43% 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.
Acter Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Acter Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acter Group'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:5536 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Acter Group'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.
Acter Group Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Acter Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acter Group'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.
Acter Group (ROCO:5536) has a Gross Margin % of 20.43% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acter Group and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 17.95. Over the past decade, Acter Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.59 to 21.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Acter Group ranks #931 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Acter Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Acter Group's current Gross Margin % of 20.43% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 17.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.59 to a high of 21.74. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Acter Group's value of 20.43% is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acter Group ranks #931 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acter Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acter Group's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Acter Group ranks #931 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Acter Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Acter Group's value of 20.43% is 1.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Acter Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.59 to 21.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.95 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Acter Group 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.70, based on 1,725 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. Acter Group's current Gross Margin % of 20.43% is 1.3% 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 Acter Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acter Group's current Gross Margin % is 20.43%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 17.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acter Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acter Group (ROCO:5536) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$520.10, compared to a current price of NT$1,265.00 — trading 143.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.43%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 17.95 and 1.3% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. Acter Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Acter Group (ROCO:5536), the current Gross Margin % is 20.43% 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 Acter Group (ROCO:5536) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acter Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$1,265.00 is trading 143.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$520.10.
GuruFocus considers Acter Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5536:
Gross Margin %: 20.43% (14% above median its 10-year median of 17.95)
GF Value™: NT$520.10 vs. price of NT$1,265.00 (143.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% below the Construction median (#931 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5536 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acter Group Corp Ltd is a Taiwan-based engineering and construction company. It is engaged in providing construction, design, and maintenance services related to air conditioners, environmental control services, clean room set-up, ice water machine trading, energy-storing equipment trading, ventilation engineering, and energy technology services. The group has three reportable segments: Taiwan, Mainland China, and other countries. The Taiwan segment provides engineering, maintenance, sales, and other services in the Taiwan area. The Mainland China segment provides engineering services and sales in Mainland China. The other segment provides engineering services in Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries.
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