Sporton InternationalROCO:6146 +1.02%82 Gross Margin % is 48.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 47.98. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6146 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$215.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Business Services companies, Sporton International ranks better than 65.51% on this metric.
ROCO:6146's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.51% of 1006
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs ROCO:6146: 46.10
Sporton International had a gross margin of 48.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sporton International was 0.40% per year.
Sporton International (ROCO:6146) 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
Sporton International had a gross margin of 48.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Sporton International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sporton International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sporton International'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:6146 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Sporton International'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.
Sporton International Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sporton International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sporton International'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.
Sporton International (ROCO:6146) has a Gross Margin % of 48.35% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sporton International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.98. Over the past decade, Sporton International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.80 to 54.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sporton International ranks #347 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Sporton International's Gross Margin % too high?
Sporton International's current Gross Margin % of 48.35% is near median its 10-year median of 47.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.80 to a high of 54.99. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Sporton International's value of 48.35% is 40.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sporton International ranks #347 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sporton International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sporton International's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Sporton International ranks #347 out of 1006 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sporton International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Sporton International's value of 48.35% is 40.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sporton International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.80 to 54.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.98 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Sporton International 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,006 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. Sporton International's current Gross Margin % of 48.35% is 40.3% 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 Sporton International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sporton International's current Gross Margin % is 48.35%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sporton International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sporton International (ROCO:6146) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$215.00, compared to a current price of NT$197.50 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.35%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.98 and 40.3% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Sporton International's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Sporton International (ROCO:6146), the current Gross Margin % is 48.35% 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 Sporton International (ROCO:6146) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sporton International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$197.50 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$215.00.
GuruFocus considers Sporton International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6146:
Gross Margin %: 48.35% (near median its 10-year median of 47.98)
GF Value™: NT$215.00 vs. price of NT$197.50 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.3% above the Business Services median (#347 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6146 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sporton International Inc provides professional EMC testing and certification services for electronics, electrical, communications, and radio products and devices, and sales of antimagnetic parts. Its reportable segments include the Components division and Testing certification and verification services. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from its Testing, certification, and verification services.
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