Acer Cyber Security (ROCO:6690) Gross Margin %: 42.44% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ROCO:6690 Acer Cyber Security Inc ROCO:6690
93 GF Score
Price NT$162.50
GF Value NT$182.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Acer Cyber Security Gross Margin %?

Acer Cyber Security ROCO:6690 +1.88% 93 Gross Margin % is 42.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 40.03. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6690 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$182.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,688 Software companies, Acer Cyber Security ranks better than 52.19% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Acer Cyber Security's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$294 Mil. Acer Cyber Security's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$692 Mil. Therefore, Acer Cyber Security's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 42.44%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Acer Cyber Security's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:6690' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.03   Med: 40.03   Max: 42.44
Current: 42.44


During the past 12 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Acer Cyber Security was 42.44%. The lowest was 28.03%. And the median was 40.03%.

ROCO:6690's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
52.19% of 2688 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.48 vs ROCO:6690: 42.44

Acer Cyber Security had a gross margin of 42.44% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Acer Cyber Security was 1.70% per year.


Acer Cyber Security  (ROCO:6690) 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

Acer Cyber Security had a gross margin of 42.44% 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.


Acer Cyber Security Gross Margin % Related Terms


Acer Cyber Security Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acer Cyber Security'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.

Acer Cyber Security Gross Margin % Chart

Acer Cyber Security Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Acer Cyber Security Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 42.71 41.50 42.75 42.94 42.44

ROCO:6690 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Acer Cyber Security'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.


Acer Cyber Security Gross Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Acer Cyber Security's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acer Cyber Security's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Acer Cyber Security Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Acer Cyber Security's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1032.2 / 2431.957
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2431.957 - 1399.727) / 2431.957
=42.44 %

Acer Cyber Security's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=293.5 / 691.678
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(691.678 - 398.164) / 691.678
=42.44 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 42.44% mean?
Acer Cyber Security (ROCO:6690) has a Gross Margin % of 42.44% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acer Cyber Security and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.03. Over the past decade, Acer Cyber Security's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.03 to 42.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Acer Cyber Security ranks #1285 out of 2688 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Acer Cyber Security's Gross Margin % too high?
Acer Cyber Security's current Gross Margin % of 42.44% is near median its 10-year median of 40.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.03 to a high of 42.44. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.48. Acer Cyber Security's value of 42.44% is 4.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acer Cyber Security ranks #1285 out of 2688 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acer Cyber Security has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acer Cyber Security's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Acer Cyber Security ranks #1285 out of 2688 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Acer Cyber Security in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.48. Acer Cyber Security's value of 42.44% is 4.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Acer Cyber Security's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.03 to 42.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.03 vs. the industry median of 40.48, Acer Cyber Security 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.48, based on 2,688 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. Acer Cyber Security's current Gross Margin % of 42.44% is 4.8% 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 Acer Cyber Security and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acer Cyber Security's current Gross Margin % is 42.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acer Cyber Security stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acer Cyber Security (ROCO:6690) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$182.82, compared to a current price of NT$162.50 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.03 and 4.8% above the Software industry median of 40.48. Acer Cyber Security's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Acer Cyber Security (ROCO:6690), the current Gross Margin % is 42.44% 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 Acer Cyber Security (ROCO:6690) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acer Cyber Security stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$162.50 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$182.82. GuruFocus considers Acer Cyber Security to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6690:

  • Gross Margin %: 42.44% (near median its 10-year median of 40.03)
  • GF Value™: NT$182.82 vs. price of NT$162.50 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.8% above the Software median (#1285 of 2688)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Acer Cyber Security Business Description

Address Nangang Road, 13 Floor, No. 9, Section 3, Nangang District, Taipei, TWN, 115
Acer Cyber Security Inc takes the R&D expertise as the core capability and development of information security related services, including advance prevention, real-time detection, post-incident response and cybersecurity disaster recovery. The Group's two reportable segments comprise the cybersecurity services segment and IT operation outsourcing services segment. The cybersecurity services segment engages mainly in related information security services, including early deployment, real-time response, post-incident response and cybersecurity disaster recovery. IT segment engages mainly in IT operation outsourcing services. It generates majority of revenue from cybersecurity services segment. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan followed by others.
93GF Score

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