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Highlight TechROCO:6208 +2.05%60 Gross Margin % is 33.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 33.76. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6208 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$56.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Highlight Tech ranks better than 66.49% on this metric.
Highlight Tech Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Highlight Tech's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:6208'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.94 Med: 33.76 Max: 38.49
Current: 33.33
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Highlight Tech was 38.49%. The lowest was 28.94%. And the median was 33.76%.
ROCO:6208's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.49% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs ROCO:6208: 33.33
Highlight Tech had a gross margin of 33.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Highlight Tech was -1.80% per year.
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
Highlight Tech had a gross margin of 33.47% 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.
Highlight Tech Gross Margin % Related Terms
Highlight Tech Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Highlight Tech'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:6208 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Highlight Tech'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.
Highlight Tech Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Highlight Tech's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highlight Tech'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.
Highlight Tech (ROCO:6208) has a Gross Margin % of 33.47% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Highlight Tech and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.76. Over the past decade, Highlight Tech's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.94 to 38.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Highlight Tech ranks #1004 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Highlight Tech's Gross Margin % too high?
Highlight Tech's current Gross Margin % of 33.47% is near median its 10-year median of 33.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.94 to a high of 38.49. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Highlight Tech's value of 33.47% is 24.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highlight Tech ranks #1004 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Highlight Tech has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highlight Tech's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Highlight Tech ranks #1004 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Highlight Tech in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Highlight Tech's value of 33.47% is 24.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Highlight Tech's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.94 to 38.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.76 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Highlight Tech 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,996 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. Highlight Tech's current Gross Margin % of 33.47% is 24.8% 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 Highlight Tech and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highlight Tech's current Gross Margin % is 33.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highlight Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Tech (ROCO:6208) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$56.60, compared to a current price of NT$84.70 — trading 49.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.76 and 24.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Highlight Tech's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Highlight Tech (ROCO:6208), the current Gross Margin % is 33.47% 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 Highlight Tech (ROCO:6208) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highlight Tech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$84.70 is trading 49.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$56.60.
GuruFocus considers Highlight Tech to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6208:
Gross Margin %: 33.47% (near median its 10-year median of 33.76)
GF Value™: NT$56.60 vs. price of NT$84.70 (49.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1004 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6208 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highlight Tech Corp is a manufacturer of vacuum technology equipment and a supplier of comprehensive integration services in the vacuum field. Its product includes a vacuum chamber, valves, a pump, and automation equipment. Its vacuum coating technology is used in 3C products, semiconductors, optoelectronics, the touch panel industry, and the solar photovoltaic industry. The Group mainly operates in regions: Taiwan, Japan, the USA, and China.
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