Aplex TechnologyROCO:6570 -0.37%72 Gross Margin % is 33.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 36.59. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6570 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$48.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Aplex Technology ranks better than 68.48% on this metric.
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
Aplex Technology had a gross margin of 33.86% 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.
Aplex Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aplex Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aplex 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:6570 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Aplex 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.
Aplex Technology Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aplex Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aplex 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.
Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570) has a Gross Margin % of 33.86% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aplex Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.59. Over the past decade, Aplex Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.76 to 38.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Aplex Technology ranks #772 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Aplex Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Aplex Technology's current Gross Margin % of 33.86% is near median its 10-year median of 36.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.76 to a high of 38.94. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Aplex Technology's value of 33.86% is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aplex Technology ranks #772 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aplex Technology has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aplex Technology's Gross Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aplex Technology ranks #772 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Aplex Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Aplex Technology's value of 33.86% is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Aplex Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.76 to 38.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.59 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Aplex Technology 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 24.50, based on 2,449 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. Aplex Technology's current Gross Margin % of 33.86% is 38.2% 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 Aplex Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aplex Technology's current Gross Margin % is 33.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aplex Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$48.64, compared to a current price of NT$53.80 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.59 and 38.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Aplex Technology's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570), the current Gross Margin % is 33.86% 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 Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aplex Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$53.80 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$48.64.
GuruFocus considers Aplex Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6570:
Gross Margin %: 33.86% (near median its 10-year median of 36.59)
GF Value™: NT$48.64 vs. price of NT$53.80 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% above the Hardware median (#772 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6570 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aplex Technology Inc is a primary business activities include the research and development and design of industrial computers, motherboards, and related products, as well as the manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of office machinery and components. The company has single operating segment. The company's solutions includes smart factory, surveillance, control and communication, machine vision, food and beverage automation, kiosk and ticketing, ATEX oil and gas, Smart warehousing, Smart Transportation, Healthcare, APLEX IOT solutions, OEM/ODM solutions, etc. The company has presence in Europe, Americas, Asia, and Oceania. The company generates majority of revenue from Europe.
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