E Ink HoldingsROCO:8069 +3.41%93 Gross Margin % is 48.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 45.06. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8069 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$267.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, E Ink Holdings ranks better than 90.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for E Ink Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8069'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.56 Med: 45.06 Max: 54.92
Current: 54.92
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of E Ink Holdings was 54.92%. The lowest was 36.56%. And the median was 45.06%.
ROCO:8069's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.66% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs ROCO:8069: 54.92
E Ink Holdings had a gross margin of 48.32% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for E Ink Holdings was 3.80% per year.
E Ink Holdings (ROCO:8069) 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
E Ink Holdings had a gross margin of 48.32% 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.
E Ink Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
E Ink Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for E Ink Holdings'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 Electronic Components subindustry, E Ink Holdings'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.
E Ink Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, E Ink Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E Ink Holdings'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.
E Ink Holdings (ROCO:8069) has a Gross Margin % of 48.32% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on E Ink Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.06. Over the past decade, E Ink Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.56 to 54.92. According to the industry distribution chart, E Ink Holdings ranks #229 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is E Ink Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
E Ink Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 48.32% is near median its 10-year median of 45.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.56 to a high of 54.92. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. E Ink Holdings' value of 48.32% is 97.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E Ink Holdings ranks #229 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, E Ink Holdings has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E Ink Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, E Ink Holdings ranks #229 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places E Ink Holdings in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. E Ink Holdings' value of 48.32% is 97.1% above this benchmark. Historically, E Ink Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.56 to 54.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.06 vs. the industry median of 24.52, E Ink Holdings 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 24.52, 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. E Ink Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 48.32% is 97.1% 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 E Ink Holdings 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. E Ink Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 48.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E Ink Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Ink Holdings (ROCO:8069) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$267.67, compared to a current price of NT$212.50 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.06 and 97.1% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. E Ink Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 E Ink Holdings (ROCO:8069), the current Gross Margin % is 48.32% 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 E Ink Holdings (ROCO:8069) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Ink Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$212.50 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$267.67.
GuruFocus considers E Ink Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8069:
Gross Margin %: 48.32% (near median its 10-year median of 45.06)
GF Value™: NT$267.67 vs. price of NT$212.50 (20.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.1% above the Hardware median (#229 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8069 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E Ink Holdings Inc researches, develops, manufactures, and sells electronic paper display panels. The Company sells e-paper products such as Internet of Things applications and consumer electronics. The Group operates in three principal geographical areas - ROC, Asia and America.
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