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ATE Energy International Co (ROCO:6179) 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
ATE Energy International Co had a gross margin of 10.76% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
ATE Energy International Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
ATE Energy International Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:6179 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, ATE Energy International 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.
ATE Energy International Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, ATE Energy International Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ATE Energy International 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.
ATE Energy International Co (ROCO:6179) has a Gross Margin % of 10.76% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ATE Energy International Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 13.03. Over the past decade, ATE Energy International Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.24 to 14.26. According to the industry distribution chart, ATE Energy International Co ranks #1408 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is ATE Energy International Co's Gross Margin % too high?
ATE Energy International Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.76% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 14.26. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. ATE Energy International Co's value of 10.76% is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ATE Energy International Co ranks #1408 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ATE Energy International Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ATE Energy International Co's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, ATE Energy International Co ranks #1408 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ATE Energy International Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. ATE Energy International Co's value of 10.76% is 48% below this benchmark. Historically, ATE Energy International Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.24 to 14.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.03 vs. the industry median of 20.70, ATE Energy International 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 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. ATE Energy International Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.76% is 48% 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 ATE Energy International Co 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. ATE Energy International Co's current Gross Margin % is 10.76%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 13.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ATE Energy International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATE Energy International Co (ROCO:6179) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.18, compared to a current price of NT$24.70 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.76%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 13.03 and 48% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. ATE Energy International Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 10 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 ATE Energy International Co (ROCO:6179), the current Gross Margin % is 10.76% 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 ATE Energy International Co (ROCO:6179) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATE Energy International Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$24.70 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.18.
GuruFocus considers ATE Energy International Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6179:
Gross Margin %: 10.76% (17% below median its 10-year median of 13.03)
GF Value™: NT$31.18 vs. price of NT$24.70 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48% below the Construction median (#1408 of 1725)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6179 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ATE Energy International Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and trading of computer software, hardware, and peripheral equipment, and in the manufacturing of data storage and processing equipment and electronic components. The segments of the company are the Construction segment, the Electricity segment, and the Other operating segments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment, engaged in Construction, equipment maintenance, and labor assignment.
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