Chip Hope Co (ROCO:8084) Gross Margin %: 39.28% (As of Dec. 2025) — 378% Above Median

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ROCO:8084 Chip Hope Co Ltd ROCO:8084
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Price NT$43.95
GF Value NT$43.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Chip Hope Co Gross Margin %?

Chip Hope Co ROCO:8084 -6.59% 60 Gross Margin % is 39.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 378% above its 10-year median of 8.21. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8084 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Chip Hope Co ranks better than 72.4% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Chip Hope Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$59.5 Mil. Chip Hope Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$151.5 Mil. Therefore, Chip Hope Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 39.28%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Chip Hope Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:8084' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.44   Med: 8.21   Max: 42.07
Current: 42.07


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Chip Hope Co was 42.07%. The lowest was -0.44%. And the median was 8.21%.

ROCO:8084's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
72.4% of 1011 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61 vs ROCO:8084: 42.07

Chip Hope Co had a gross margin of 39.28% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chip Hope Co was 65.50% per year.


Chip Hope Co  (ROCO:8084) 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

Chip Hope Co had a gross margin of 39.28% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.


Chip Hope Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Chip Hope Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chip Hope 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.

Chip Hope Co Gross Margin % Chart

Chip Hope Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Chip Hope Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 39.74 51.03 41.51 31.46 39.28

ROCO:8084 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Chip Hope 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.


Chip Hope Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Chip Hope Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chip Hope Co's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Chip Hope Co Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Chip Hope Co's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=238.4 / 566.64
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(566.64 - 328.242) / 566.64
=42.07 %

Chip Hope Co's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=59.5 / 151.5
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(151.5 - 91.995) / 151.5
=39.28 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 39.28% mean?
Chip Hope Co (ROCO:8084) has a Gross Margin % of 39.28% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chip Hope Co and its competitors. This is 378% above median its historical median of 8.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Chip Hope Co ranks #279 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Chip Hope Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chip Hope Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.28% is 378% above median its 10-year median of 8.21. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Chip Hope Co's value of 39.28% is 32.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chip Hope Co ranks #279 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chip Hope Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chip Hope Co's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Chip Hope Co ranks #279 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Chip Hope Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Chip Hope Co's value of 39.28% is 32.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.21 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Chip Hope 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. Chip Hope Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.28% is 32.7% 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 Chip Hope Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chip Hope Co's current Gross Margin % is 39.28%, which is 378% above median its own 10-year median of 8.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chip Hope Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chip Hope Co (ROCO:8084) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.37, compared to a current price of NT$43.95 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.28%, which is 378% above median its 10-year median of 8.21 and 32.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Chip Hope Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Chip Hope Co (ROCO:8084), the current Gross Margin % is 39.28% 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 Chip Hope Co (ROCO:8084) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chip Hope Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$43.95 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.37. GuruFocus considers Chip Hope Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8084:

  • Gross Margin %: 39.28% (378% above median its 10-year median of 8.21)
  • GF Value™: NT$43.37 vs. price of NT$43.95 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.7% above the Semiconductors median (#279 of 1011)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8084 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chip Hope Co Business Description

Address No. 258 Liancheng Road, 9th Floor-1, Junghe City, Taipei, TWN
Chip Hope Co Ltd mainly engaged in the trading of memory products - memory cards, medical aesthetic products, as well as restaurant operations and real estate leasing. The company's reportable segments are Chip Hope segment, , Juhong Technology (Shenzhen)segment, Ji Pin Restaurant segment, Felicite Wedding segment and Grand Health segment. The majority of revenue comes from Ji Pin Restaurant segment. It has presence in Taiwan, China of which revenue comes from Taiwan.
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