APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing (ROCO:7702) Gross Margin %: -3.95% (As of Jun. 2026)

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ROCO:7702 APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing ROCO:7702
34 GF Score
Price NT$21.05
GF Value NT$44.22
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing Gross Margin %?

APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing ROCO:7702 34 Gross Margin % is -3.95% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7702 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,007 Industrial Products companies, APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing ranks worse than 97.87% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-16.1 Mil. APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$407.7 Mil. Therefore, APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -3.95%.


The historical rank and industry rank for APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:7702' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.47   Med: 16.92   Max: 43.51
Current: -3.47


During the past 5 years, the highest Gross Margin % of APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing was 43.51%. The lowest was -3.47%. And the median was 16.92%.

ROCO:7702's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
97.87% of 3007 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.95 vs ROCO:7702: -3.47

APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing had a gross margin of -3.95% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing was 0.00% per year.


APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing  (ROCO:7702) 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

APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing had a gross margin of -3.95% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.


APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing Gross Margin % Related Terms


APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing'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.

APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing Gross Margin % Chart

APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
43.51 35.72 16.92 1.90 4.85

APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.63 -14.29 5.70 -1.85 -3.95

ROCO:7702 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing'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.


APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's Gross Margin % falls into.


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APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing Gross Margin % Calculation

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

APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing'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 )
=53.1 / 1094.956
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1094.956 - 1041.811) / 1094.956
=4.85 %

APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-16.1 / 407.689
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(407.689 - 423.785) / 407.689
=-3.95 %

* 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 -3.95% mean?
APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing (ROCO:7702) has a Gross Margin % of -3.95% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing ranks #2943 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's Gross Margin % too high?
APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's current Gross Margin % is -3.95%. Based on the distribution chart, APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing ranks #2943 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing ranks #2943 out of 3007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.95. 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 26.95, based on 3,007 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. 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 APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's current Gross Margin % is -3.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing (ROCO:7702) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.22, compared to a current price of NT$21.05 — trading 52.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -3.95%. APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing (ROCO:7702), the current Gross Margin % is -3.95% as of Jun. 2026. 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 APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing (ROCO:7702) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$21.05 is trading 52.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.22. GuruFocus considers APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:7702:

  • Gross Margin %: -3.95%
  • GF Value™: NT$44.22 vs. price of NT$21.05 (52.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:7702 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing Business Description

Address 17F, No. 97, Sec. 4 Road, Chongxin Road, Sanchong District, New Taipei, TWN, 24161
APEX Wind Power Equipment Manufacturing is a company that provides services ranging from steel plate storage, flame cutting (CNC), edge beveling, plate rolling, SAW submerged arc welding, to finished product related dimensional measurement and non-destructive test, APEX's one-stop service satisfies all clients with first-class products. It has great steel structure processing abilities and provides clients with the good services.
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