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Formosaint JoseROCO:7764 -2.83%17 Gross Margin % is 64.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 64.91. GuruFocus rates ROCO:7764 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, Formosaint Jose ranks better than 98.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Formosaint Jose's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:7764'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.11 Med: 64.91 Max: 67.64
Current: 67.64
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Formosaint Jose was 67.64%. The lowest was 59.11%. And the median was 64.91%.
ROCO:7764's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.55% of 1307
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.87
vs ROCO:7764: 67.64
Formosaint Jose had a gross margin of 64.04% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Formosaint Jose was 0.00% per year.
Formosaint Jose (ROCO:7764) 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
Formosaint Jose had a gross margin of 64.04% 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.
Formosaint Jose Gross Margin % Related Terms
Formosaint Jose Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formosaint Jose'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Formosaint Jose'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.
Formosaint Jose Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Formosaint Jose's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosaint Jose'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.
Formosaint Jose (ROCO:7764) has a Gross Margin % of 64.04% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Formosaint Jose and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 64.91. Over the past decade, Formosaint Jose's Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.11 to 67.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosaint Jose ranks #19 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Formosaint Jose's Gross Margin % too high?
Formosaint Jose's current Gross Margin % of 64.04% is near median its 10-year median of 64.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.11 to a high of 67.64. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Formosaint Jose's value of 64.04% is 222.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosaint Jose ranks #19 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Formosaint Jose has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosaint Jose's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Formosaint Jose ranks #19 out of 1307 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Formosaint Jose in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Formosaint Jose's value of 64.04% is 222.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Formosaint Jose's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.11 to 67.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.91 vs. the industry median of 19.87, Formosaint Jose 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.87, based on 1,307 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. Formosaint Jose's current Gross Margin % of 64.04% is 222.3% 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 Formosaint Jose and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosaint Jose's current Gross Margin % is 64.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 64.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosaint Jose stock overvalued right now?
Formosaint Jose (ROCO:7764) has a current Gross Margin % of 64.04%. The current Gross Margin % is 64.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 64.91 and 222.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.87. Formosaint Jose's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 5 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 Formosaint Jose (ROCO:7764), the current Gross Margin % is 64.04% 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.
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