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Ampire CoROCO:8049 +0.21%77 Gross Margin % is 31.41% as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 26.48. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8049 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Ampire Co ranks better than 58.83% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ampire Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$114 Mil. Ampire Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$362 Mil. Therefore, Ampire Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ampire Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8049'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.7 Med: 26.48 Max: 30.76
Current: 29.72
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ampire Co was 30.76%. The lowest was 22.70%. And the median was 26.48%.
ROCO:8049's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.83% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.78
vs ROCO:8049: 29.72
Ampire Co had a gross margin of 31.41% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ampire Co was 2.00% per year.
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
Ampire Co had a gross margin of 31.41% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
Ampire Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ampire Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ampire 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:8049 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ampire 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.
Ampire Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ampire Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ampire 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.
Ampire Co (ROCO:8049) has a Gross Margin % of 31.41% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ampire Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 26.48. Over the past decade, Ampire Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.70 to 30.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Ampire Co ranks #1010 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Ampire Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Ampire Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.41% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 26.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.70 to a high of 30.76. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. Ampire Co's value of 31.41% is 26.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ampire Co ranks #1010 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ampire Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ampire Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ampire Co ranks #1010 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ampire Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. Ampire Co's value of 31.41% is 26.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ampire Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.70 to 30.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.48 vs. the industry median of 24.78, Ampire 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.78, based on 2,453 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. Ampire Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.41% is 26.8% 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 Ampire Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ampire Co's current Gross Margin % is 31.41%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 26.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ampire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampire Co (ROCO:8049) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.08, compared to a current price of NT$24.40 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.41%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 26.48 and 26.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.78. Ampire Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Ampire Co (ROCO:8049), the current Gross Margin % is 31.41% 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 Ampire Co (ROCO:8049) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampire Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$24.40 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.08.
GuruFocus considers Ampire Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8049:
Gross Margin %: 31.41% (19% above median its 10-year median of 26.48)
GF Value™: NT$26.08 vs. price of NT$24.40 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% above the Hardware median (#1010 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8049 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ampire Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of data storage and processing equipment; manufacturing of electronic components; manufacturing of other electrical and electronic machinery and equipment; retailing of clerical machinery equipment; and retailing of other mechanical appliances such as LCD monitors, LCD modules, and touch screens. Ampire generates maximum revenue from the sale of TFT and Touch panels. It operates in a single industry, the manufacturing and sales of LCD modules. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Taiwan, and Oceania.
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