Chief TelecomROCO:6561 -0.44%97 Gross Margin % is 50.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 44.28. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6561 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$429.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Telecommunication Services companies, Chief Telecom ranks better than 51.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chief Telecom's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:6561'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.75 Med: 44.28 Max: 52.61
Current: 52.61
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chief Telecom was 52.61%. The lowest was 31.75%. And the median was 44.28%.
ROCO:6561's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.91% of 341
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 51.52
vs ROCO:6561: 52.61
Chief Telecom had a gross margin of 50.38% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chief Telecom was 3.30% 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
Chief Telecom had a gross margin of 50.38% 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.
Chief Telecom Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chief Telecom Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chief Telecom'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:6561 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chief Telecom'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.
Chief Telecom Gross Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chief Telecom's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chief Telecom'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.
Chief Telecom (ROCO:6561) has a Gross Margin % of 50.38% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chief Telecom and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 44.28. Over the past decade, Chief Telecom's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.75 to 52.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Chief Telecom ranks #164 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Chief Telecom's Gross Margin % too high?
Chief Telecom's current Gross Margin % of 50.38% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 44.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.75 to a high of 52.61. The Telecommunication Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.52. Chief Telecom's value of 50.38% is 2.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chief Telecom ranks #164 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chief Telecom has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chief Telecom's Gross Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Chief Telecom ranks #164 out of 341 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Chief Telecom in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.52. Chief Telecom's value of 50.38% is 2.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Chief Telecom's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.75 to 52.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.28 vs. the industry median of 51.52, Chief Telecom 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 51.52, based on 341 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. Chief Telecom's current Gross Margin % of 50.38% is 2.2% 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 Chief Telecom and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chief Telecom's current Gross Margin % is 50.38%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 44.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chief Telecom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chief Telecom (ROCO:6561) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$429.23, compared to a current price of NT$338.00 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.38%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 44.28 and 2.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 51.52. Chief Telecom's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Chief Telecom (ROCO:6561), the current Gross Margin % is 50.38% 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 Chief Telecom (ROCO:6561) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chief Telecom stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$338.00 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$429.23.
GuruFocus considers Chief Telecom to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6561:
Gross Margin %: 50.38% (14% above median its 10-year median of 44.28)
GF Value™: NT$429.23 vs. price of NT$338.00 (21.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#164 of 341)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6561 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chief Telecom Inc provides telecommunication services in Taiwan. It is engaged in offering network integration, internet data center, communications integration, and cloud application services. The company generates majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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