Far East Bio Tec Co (ROCO:6886) Gross Margin %: 47.97% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ROCO:6886 Far East Bio Tec Co Ltd ROCO:6886
70 GF Score
Price NT$46.80
GF Value NT$48.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Far East Bio Tec Co Gross Margin %?

Far East Bio Tec Co ROCO:6886 70 Gross Margin % is 47.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 47.38. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6886 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$48.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,912 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Far East Bio Tec Co ranks better than 84.68% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Far East Bio Tec Co's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$102.5 Mil. Far East Bio Tec Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$213.7 Mil. Therefore, Far East Bio Tec Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 47.97%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Far East Bio Tec Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:6886' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.71   Med: 47.38   Max: 56.54
Current: 50.5


During the past 6 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Far East Bio Tec Co was 56.54%. The lowest was 44.71%. And the median was 47.38%.

ROCO:6886's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
84.68% of 1912 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345 vs ROCO:6886: 50.50

Far East Bio Tec Co had a gross margin of 47.97% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Far East Bio Tec Co was 1.30% per year.


Far East Bio Tec Co  (ROCO:6886) 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

Far East Bio Tec Co had a gross margin of 47.97% 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.


Far East Bio Tec Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Far East Bio Tec Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Far East Bio Tec Co'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.

Far East Bio Tec Co Gross Margin % Chart

Far East Bio Tec Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 44.71 56.54 46.46 48.21 50.50

Far East Bio Tec Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 49.99 48.58 47.93 53.36 47.97

ROCO:6886 vs KHC, GIS: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Far East Bio Tec 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.


Far East Bio Tec Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far East Bio Tec Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Far East Bio Tec Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Far East Bio Tec Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Far East Bio Tec Co'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 )
=202.8 / 401.697
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(401.697 - 198.858) / 401.697
=50.50 %

Far East Bio Tec Co'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 )
=102.5 / 213.695
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(213.695 - 111.18) / 213.695
=47.97 %

* 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 47.97% mean?
Far East Bio Tec Co (ROCO:6886) has a Gross Margin % of 47.97% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Far East Bio Tec Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.38. Over the past decade, Far East Bio Tec Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.71 to 56.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Far East Bio Tec Co ranks #293 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Far East Bio Tec Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Far East Bio Tec Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.97% is near median its 10-year median of 47.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.71 to a high of 56.54. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Far East Bio Tec Co's value of 47.97% is 82.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far East Bio Tec Co ranks #293 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Far East Bio Tec Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far East Bio Tec Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Far East Bio Tec Co ranks #293 out of 1912 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Far East Bio Tec Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Far East Bio Tec Co's value of 47.97% is 82.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Far East Bio Tec Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.71 to 56.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.38 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Far East Bio Tec 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.35, based on 1,912 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. Far East Bio Tec Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.97% is 82.1% 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 Far East Bio Tec Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far East Bio Tec Co's current Gross Margin % is 47.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far East Bio Tec Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Bio Tec Co (ROCO:6886) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$48.69, compared to a current price of NT$46.80 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.38 and 82.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Far East Bio Tec Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Far East Bio Tec Co (ROCO:6886), the current Gross Margin % is 47.97% 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 Far East Bio Tec Co (ROCO:6886) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far East Bio Tec Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$46.80 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$48.69. GuruFocus considers Far East Bio Tec Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6886:

  • Gross Margin %: 47.97% (near median its 10-year median of 47.38)
  • GF Value™: NT$48.69 vs. price of NT$46.80 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#293 of 1912)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6886 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Far East Bio Tec Co Business Description

Address No.3. Yuan Chui Street, Room A, 13th Floor, Nan-Gang District, Taipei, TWN, 115
Far East Bio Tec Co Ltd is a manufacturer of Organic Spirulina, Organic Chlorella, Spirulina natural, and Chlorella natural, nutritional supplements. The firm uses fermentation facilities to produce high-quality nattokinase and spore-forming probiotics. Its products comprise products Organic Spirulina, Organic Chlorella, Chlorella Growth Factor, Phycocyanin, Nattokinase, Lactobacillus sporogenes probiotics, Apogen Microalgae Protein, and DHA Algae Oil. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Europe followed by Taiwan.
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