Princeton Technology (ROCO:6129) Gross Margin %: 30.36% (As of Dec. 2025) — 16% Below Median

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ROCO:6129 Princeton Technology Corp ROCO:6129
59 GF Score
Price NT$17.30
GF Value NT$15.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Princeton Technology Gross Margin %?

Princeton Technology ROCO:6129 -3.89% 59 Gross Margin % is 30.36% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 36.10. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6129 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Semiconductors companies, Princeton Technology ranks better than 54.55% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Princeton Technology's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$99 Mil. Princeton Technology's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$326 Mil. Therefore, Princeton Technology's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 30.36%.

Warning Sign:

Princeton Technology Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.2%.


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

ROCO:6129' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.83   Med: 36.1   Max: 38.92
Current: 32.45


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Princeton Technology was 38.92%. The lowest was 29.83%. And the median was 36.10%.

ROCO:6129's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
54.55% of 1010 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61 vs ROCO:6129: 32.45

Princeton Technology had a gross margin of 30.36% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Princeton Technology was -3.20% per year.


Princeton Technology  (ROCO:6129) 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

Princeton Technology had a gross margin of 30.36% 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.


Princeton Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms


Princeton Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Princeton 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.

Princeton Technology Gross Margin % Chart

Princeton Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Princeton Technology 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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ROCO:6129 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Princeton 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.


Princeton Technology Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Princeton Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Princeton Technology's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Princeton Technology Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Princeton Technology'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 )
=364.4 / 1123.06
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1123.06 - 758.65) / 1123.06
=32.45 %

Princeton Technology'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 )
=99 / 326.23
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(326.23 - 227.201) / 326.23
=30.36 %

* 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 30.36% mean?
Princeton Technology (ROCO:6129) has a Gross Margin % of 30.36% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Princeton Technology and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 36.10. Over the past decade, Princeton Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.83 to 38.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Princeton Technology ranks #459 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Princeton Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Princeton Technology's current Gross Margin % of 30.36% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 36.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.83 to a high of 38.92. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Princeton Technology's value of 30.36% is 2.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Princeton Technology ranks #459 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Princeton Technology has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Princeton Technology's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Princeton Technology ranks #459 out of 1010 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Princeton Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Princeton Technology's value of 30.36% is 2.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Princeton Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.83 to 38.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.10 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Princeton 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 1,010 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. Princeton Technology's current Gross Margin % of 30.36% is 2.5% 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 Princeton 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. Princeton Technology's current Gross Margin % is 30.36%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 36.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Princeton Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Princeton Technology (ROCO:6129) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.61, compared to a current price of NT$17.30 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.36%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 36.10 and 2.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Princeton Technology's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Princeton Technology (ROCO:6129), the current Gross Margin % is 30.36% 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 Princeton Technology (ROCO:6129) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Princeton Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$17.30 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.61. GuruFocus considers Princeton Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6129:

  • Gross Margin %: 30.36% (16% below median its 10-year median of 36.10)
  • GF Value™: NT$15.61 vs. price of NT$17.30 (10.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.5% above the Semiconductors median (#459 of 1010)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Princeton Technology Business Description

Address No. 233-1, Baoqiao Road, 2nd Floor, Xindian District, New Taipei City, TWN, 23145
Princeton Technology Corp is engaged in the development, design, testing, and sales of consumer integrated circuits (ICs). Its products include Display Driver ICs, Multimedia Audio Controller ICs, Motor Driver ICs, RF ICs, Encoder/Decoder ICs, Remote Control ICs, and ASICs, and are suitable for a wide range of applications, including automotive dashboard and multimedia devices, portable audio players, digital TVs, home audio/video appliances, DSCs, DSLRs, monitoring cameras, and car security systems. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Mainland China (including Hong Kong), followed by Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and other regions.
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