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Aker Technology CoROCO:6174 -0.53%58 Gross Margin % is 34.91% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 32.17. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6174 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$25.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,455 Hardware companies, Aker Technology Co ranks better than 69.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aker Technology Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:6174'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.56 Med: 32.17 Max: 42.76
Current: 34.81
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aker Technology Co was 42.76%. The lowest was 25.56%. And the median was 32.17%.
ROCO:6174's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.41% of 2455
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs ROCO:6174: 34.81
Aker Technology Co had a gross margin of 34.91% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aker Technology Co was 2.00% per year.
Aker Technology Co (ROCO:6174) 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
Aker Technology Co had a gross margin of 34.91% 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.
Aker Technology Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aker Technology Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aker Technology 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Aker Technology 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.
Aker Technology Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aker Technology Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aker Technology Co'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.
Aker Technology Co (ROCO:6174) has a Gross Margin % of 34.91% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aker Technology Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.17. Over the past decade, Aker Technology Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.56 to 42.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Aker Technology Co ranks #751 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Aker Technology Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Aker Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.91% is near median its 10-year median of 32.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.56 to a high of 42.76. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Aker Technology Co's value of 34.91% is 42.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aker Technology Co ranks #751 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aker Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aker Technology Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aker Technology Co ranks #751 out of 2455 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Aker Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Aker Technology Co's value of 34.91% is 42.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Aker Technology Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.56 to 42.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.17 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Aker Technology Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,455 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. Aker Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 34.91% is 42.4% 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 Aker Technology Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aker Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is 34.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aker Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aker Technology Co (ROCO:6174) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.00, compared to a current price of NT$56.20 — trading 124.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.17 and 42.4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Aker Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Aker Technology Co (ROCO:6174), the current Gross Margin % is 34.91% 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 Aker Technology Co (ROCO:6174) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aker Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$56.20 is trading 124.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.00.
GuruFocus considers Aker Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6174:
Gross Margin %: 34.91% (near median its 10-year median of 32.17)
GF Value™: NT$25.00 vs. price of NT$56.20 (124.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.4% above the Hardware median (#751 of 2455)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6174 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aker Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of frequency control products. It offers quartz crystals, quartz oscillators, and VCXO products for applications in communication, automotive and other industries, among others.
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