Waste Recovery TechnologyROCO:6894 +1.66%75 Gross Margin % is 35.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 40.51. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6894 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$332.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,992 Industrial Products companies, Waste Recovery Technology ranks better than 73.03% on this metric.
ROCO:6894's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 73.03% of 2992
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs ROCO:6894: 36.70
Waste Recovery Technology had a gross margin of 35.80% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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
Waste Recovery Technology had a gross margin of 35.80% 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.
Waste Recovery Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Waste Recovery Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:6894 vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Waste Recovery 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.
Waste Recovery Technology Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Waste Recovery Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Recovery 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.
Waste Recovery Technology (ROCO:6894) has a Gross Margin % of 35.80% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Waste Recovery Technology and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 40.51. Over the past decade, Waste Recovery Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.70 to 44.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Recovery Technology ranks #807 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Waste Recovery Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Waste Recovery Technology's current Gross Margin % of 35.80% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 40.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.70 to a high of 44.42. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Waste Recovery Technology's value of 35.80% is 33.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Recovery Technology ranks #807 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waste Recovery Technology has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Recovery Technology's Gross Margin % compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Waste Recovery Technology ranks #807 out of 2992 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Waste Recovery Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Waste Recovery Technology's value of 35.80% is 33.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Waste Recovery Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.70 to 44.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.51 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Waste Recovery 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,992 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. Waste Recovery Technology's current Gross Margin % of 35.80% is 33.5% 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 Waste Recovery Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Recovery Technology's current Gross Margin % is 35.80%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 40.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waste Recovery Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Recovery Technology (ROCO:6894) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$332.12, compared to a current price of NT$366.50 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.80%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 40.51 and 33.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Waste Recovery Technology's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Waste Recovery Technology (ROCO:6894), the current Gross Margin % is 35.80% 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 Waste Recovery Technology (ROCO:6894) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Recovery Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$366.50 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$332.12.
GuruFocus considers Waste Recovery Technology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6894:
Gross Margin %: 35.80% (12% below median its 10-year median of 40.51)
GF Value™: NT$332.12 vs. price of NT$366.50 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.5% above the Industrial Products median (#807 of 2992)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6894 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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