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Chander ElectronicsROCO:8068 +4.67%57 Gross Margin % is 3.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 4.42. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8068 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$28.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,455 Hardware companies, Chander Electronics ranks worse than 93.81% on this metric.
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
Chander Electronics had a gross margin of 3.44% 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.
Chander Electronics Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chander Electronics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chander Electronics'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:8068 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Chander Electronics'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.
Chander Electronics Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chander Electronics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chander Electronics'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.
Chander Electronics (ROCO:8068) has a Gross Margin % of 3.44% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chander Electronics and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 4.42. Over the past decade, Chander Electronics' Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 7.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Chander Electronics ranks #2303 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is Chander Electronics' Gross Margin % too high?
Chander Electronics' current Gross Margin % of 3.44% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.77 to a high of 7.76. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Chander Electronics' value of 3.44% is 86% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chander Electronics ranks #2303 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chander Electronics has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chander Electronics' Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chander Electronics ranks #2303 out of 2455 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chander Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Chander Electronics' value of 3.44% is 86% below this benchmark. Historically, Chander Electronics' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 7.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Chander Electronics 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 24.52, based on 2,455 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. Chander Electronics's current Gross Margin % of 3.44% is 86% 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 Chander Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chander Electronics's current Gross Margin % is 3.44%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chander Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chander Electronics (ROCO:8068) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$28.41, compared to a current price of NT$19.05 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.44%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 86% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Chander Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Chander Electronics (ROCO:8068), the current Gross Margin % is 3.44% 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 Chander Electronics (ROCO:8068) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chander Electronics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$19.05 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.41.
GuruFocus considers Chander Electronics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8068:
Gross Margin %: 3.44% (22% below median its 10-year median of 4.42)
GF Value™: NT$28.41 vs. price of NT$19.05 (32.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86% below the Hardware median (#2303 of 2455)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8068 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chander Electronics Corp is engaged in the distribution, maintenance, and trade of export electronic components, integrated circuits, computer equipment, and domestic and foreign liquor agent sale. The main operating revenue of the company comes from the agency and distribution of electronic components and domestic and overseas liquor.
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