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Alcor MicroROCO:8054 +2.14%62 Gross Margin % is 15.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 38.80. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8054 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$206.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,452 Hardware companies, Alcor Micro ranks worse than 63.3% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Alcor Micro's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$268 Mil. Alcor Micro's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,703 Mil. Therefore, Alcor Micro's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.72%.
Warning Sign:
Alcor Micro Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alcor Micro's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8054'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.95 Med: 38.8 Max: 49.3
Current: 18.95
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alcor Micro was 49.30%. The lowest was 18.95%. And the median was 38.80%.
ROCO:8054's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 63.3% of 2452
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.485
vs ROCO:8054: 18.95
Alcor Micro had a gross margin of 15.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alcor Micro was -11.50% 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
Alcor Micro had a gross margin of 15.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Alcor Micro Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alcor Micro Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alcor Micro'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:8054 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Alcor Micro'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.
Alcor Micro Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alcor Micro's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alcor Micro'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.
Alcor Micro (ROCO:8054) has a Gross Margin % of 15.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alcor Micro and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 38.80. Over the past decade, Alcor Micro's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.95 to 49.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcor Micro ranks #1552 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Alcor Micro's Gross Margin % too high?
Alcor Micro's current Gross Margin % of 15.72% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 38.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.95 to a high of 49.30. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Alcor Micro's value of 15.72% is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcor Micro ranks #1552 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alcor Micro has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcor Micro's Gross Margin % compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alcor Micro ranks #1552 out of 2452 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Alcor Micro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Alcor Micro's value of 15.72% is 35.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Alcor Micro's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.95 to 49.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.80 vs. the industry median of 24.49, Alcor Micro 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 24.49, based on 2,452 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. Alcor Micro's current Gross Margin % of 15.72% is 35.8% 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 Alcor Micro and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcor Micro's current Gross Margin % is 15.72%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 38.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcor Micro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcor Micro (ROCO:8054) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$206.96, compared to a current price of NT$81.10 — trading 60.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.72%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 38.80 and 35.8% below the Hardware industry median of 24.49. Alcor Micro's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Alcor Micro (ROCO:8054), the current Gross Margin % is 15.72% as of Mar. 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 Alcor Micro (ROCO:8054) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcor Micro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$81.10 is trading 60.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$206.96.
GuruFocus considers Alcor Micro to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8054:
Gross Margin %: 15.72% (59% below median its 10-year median of 38.80)
GF Value™: NT$206.96 vs. price of NT$81.10 (60.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% below the Hardware median (#1552 of 2452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8054 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcor Micro Corp designs develops, and markets integrated semiconductors as well as software solutions for personal computer peripherals and consumer electronics in Taiwan. Its products include SD card controllers, USB flash drive controllers, and SSD controllers. The Group is engaged in the design and sale of integrated circuit products and the Group operate in a single segment and product line. The company operates in China, Taiwan, Korea and Others. It derives maximum revenue from China.
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