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Koryo Electronics CoROCO:8032 -2.77%74 Gross Margin % is 12.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 13.44. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8032 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$40.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Koryo Electronics Co ranks worse than 77.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koryo Electronics Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8032'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.01 Med: 13.44 Max: 14.97
Current: 13.57
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Koryo Electronics Co was 14.97%. The lowest was 11.01%. And the median was 13.44%.
ROCO:8032's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.45% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs ROCO:8032: 13.57
Koryo Electronics Co had a gross margin of 12.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Koryo Electronics Co was 1.00% per year.
Koryo Electronics Co (ROCO:8032) 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
Koryo Electronics Co had a gross margin of 12.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Koryo Electronics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Koryo Electronics Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koryo Electronics 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.
ROCO:8032 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Koryo Electronics 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.
Koryo Electronics Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Koryo Electronics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koryo Electronics Co'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.
Koryo Electronics Co (ROCO:8032) has a Gross Margin % of 12.86% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Koryo Electronics Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.44. Over the past decade, Koryo Electronics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.01 to 14.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Koryo Electronics Co ranks #1903 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Koryo Electronics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Koryo Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.86% is near median its 10-year median of 13.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.01 to a high of 14.97. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Koryo Electronics Co's value of 12.86% is 47.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koryo Electronics Co ranks #1903 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Koryo Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koryo Electronics Co's Gross Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Koryo Electronics Co ranks #1903 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Koryo Electronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Koryo Electronics Co's value of 12.86% is 47.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Koryo Electronics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.01 to 14.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.44 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Koryo Electronics Co has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.54, based on 2,457 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. Koryo Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.86% is 47.6% below 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 Koryo Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koryo Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % is 12.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koryo Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koryo Electronics Co (ROCO:8032) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$40.26, compared to a current price of NT$38.60 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.44 and 47.6% below the Hardware industry median of 24.54. Koryo Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Koryo Electronics Co (ROCO:8032), the current Gross Margin % is 12.86% 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 Koryo Electronics Co (ROCO:8032) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koryo Electronics Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.60 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$40.26.
GuruFocus considers Koryo Electronics Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8032:
Gross Margin %: 12.86% (near median its 10-year median of 13.44)
GF Value™: NT$40.26 vs. price of NT$38.60 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.6% below the Hardware median (#1903 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8032 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koryo Electronics Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that engages in the production and import/export of computers and computer peripherals. It is also involved in the manufacture and sale of electronic parts and components, electric appliances, and components.
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