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Kingwaytek Technology CoROCO:6516 +0.35%85 Gross Margin % is 53.03% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 50.04. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6516 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$85.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,455 Hardware companies, Kingwaytek Technology Co ranks better than 90.43% on this metric.
Kingwaytek Technology Co (ROCO:6516) 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
Kingwaytek Technology Co had a gross margin of 53.03% 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.
Kingwaytek Technology Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kingwaytek Technology 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:6516 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kingwaytek 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.
Kingwaytek Technology Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kingwaytek Technology Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingwaytek 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.
Kingwaytek Technology Co (ROCO:6516) has a Gross Margin % of 53.03% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kingwaytek Technology Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.04. Over the past decade, Kingwaytek Technology Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.48 to 56.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingwaytek Technology Co ranks #235 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Kingwaytek Technology Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kingwaytek Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 53.03% is near median its 10-year median of 50.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.48 to a high of 56.65. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Kingwaytek Technology Co's value of 53.03% is 116.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingwaytek Technology Co ranks #235 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kingwaytek Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingwaytek Technology Co's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kingwaytek Technology Co ranks #235 out of 2455 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kingwaytek Technology Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Kingwaytek Technology Co's value of 53.03% is 116.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kingwaytek Technology Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.48 to 56.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.04 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Kingwaytek 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. Kingwaytek Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 53.03% is 116.3% 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 Kingwaytek 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. Kingwaytek Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is 53.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingwaytek Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingwaytek Technology Co (ROCO:6516) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$85.39, compared to a current price of NT$58.10 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.04 and 116.3% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Kingwaytek Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Kingwaytek Technology Co (ROCO:6516), the current Gross Margin % is 53.03% 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 Kingwaytek Technology Co (ROCO:6516) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingwaytek Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$58.10 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$85.39.
GuruFocus considers Kingwaytek Technology Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6516:
Gross Margin %: 53.03% (near median its 10-year median of 50.04)
GF Value™: NT$85.39 vs. price of NT$58.10 (32% below fair value)
Industry Position: 116.3% above the Hardware median (#235 of 2455)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingwaytek Technology Co Ltd develops digital map databases. The Company offers Aerial Survey Offices, geographic information, satellite images, aerial photogrammetry, and field drive test surveys. It focuses on electronic map production and GIS system development. Its products are mainly used in transportation and power telecommunications.
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