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AMPAK TechnologyROCO:6546 -4.17%68 Gross Margin % is 24.49% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 20.96. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6546 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$100.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, AMPAK Technology ranks worse than 52.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AMPAK Technology's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:6546'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.12 Med: 20.96 Max: 23.85
Current: 23.57
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of AMPAK Technology was 23.85%. The lowest was 6.12%. And the median was 20.96%.
ROCO:6546's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.38% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs ROCO:6546: 23.57
AMPAK Technology had a gross margin of 24.49% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AMPAK Technology was 0.50% per year.
AMPAK Technology (ROCO:6546) 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
AMPAK Technology had a gross margin of 24.49% 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.
AMPAK Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
AMPAK Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AMPAK Technology'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:6546 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AMPAK Technology'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.
AMPAK Technology Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AMPAK Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMPAK Technology'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.
AMPAK Technology (ROCO:6546) has a Gross Margin % of 24.49% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AMPAK Technology and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 20.96. Over the past decade, AMPAK Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.12 to 23.85. According to the industry distribution chart, AMPAK Technology ranks #1287 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is AMPAK Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
AMPAK Technology's current Gross Margin % of 24.49% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 20.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.12 to a high of 23.85. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. AMPAK Technology's value of 24.49% is 0.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMPAK Technology ranks #1287 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AMPAK Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMPAK Technology's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AMPAK Technology ranks #1287 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AMPAK Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. AMPAK Technology's value of 24.49% is 0.2% below this benchmark. Historically, AMPAK Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.12 to 23.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.96 vs. the industry median of 24.54, AMPAK Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.54, based on 2,457 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. AMPAK Technology's current Gross Margin % of 24.49% is 0.2% 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 AMPAK Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMPAK Technology's current Gross Margin % is 24.49%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 20.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMPAK Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMPAK Technology (ROCO:6546) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$100.22, compared to a current price of NT$64.30 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.49%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 20.96 and 0.2% below the Hardware industry median of 24.54. AMPAK Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 AMPAK Technology (ROCO:6546), the current Gross Margin % is 24.49% 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 AMPAK Technology (ROCO:6546) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMPAK Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$64.30 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$100.22.
GuruFocus considers AMPAK Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6546:
Gross Margin %: 24.49% (17% above median its 10-year median of 20.96)
GF Value™: NT$100.22 vs. price of NT$64.30 (35.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% below the Hardware median (#1287 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6546 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMPAK Technology Inc is mainly engaged in manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of wireless communication machinery and equipment, the manufacturing of electronic components, the wholesale and retail of electronic materials, manufacturing of data storage and processing equipment, and the manufacturing of wired communication machinery and equipment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sales of wireless communication modules.
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