Syngen Biotech Co (ROCO:8279) Gross Margin %: 28.07% (As of Dec. 2025) — 22% Below Median

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ROCO:8279 Syngen Biotech Co Ltd ROCO:8279
89 GF Score
Price NT$88.50
GF Value NT$158.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Syngen Biotech Co Gross Margin %?

Syngen Biotech Co ROCO:8279 +1.03% 89 Gross Margin % is 28.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 35.93. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8279 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$158.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 733 Biotechnology companies, Syngen Biotech Co ranks worse than 73.94% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Syngen Biotech Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$135 Mil. Syngen Biotech Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$480 Mil. Therefore, Syngen Biotech Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 28.07%.

Warning Sign:

Syngen Biotech Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.


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

ROCO:8279' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.87   Med: 35.93   Max: 37.78
Current: 33.87


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Syngen Biotech Co was 37.78%. The lowest was 33.87%. And the median was 35.93%.

ROCO:8279's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
73.94% of 733 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 60.91 vs ROCO:8279: 33.87

Syngen Biotech Co had a gross margin of 28.07% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Syngen Biotech Co was -1.60% per year.


Syngen Biotech Co  (ROCO:8279) 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

Syngen Biotech Co had a gross margin of 28.07% 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.


Syngen Biotech Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


Syngen Biotech Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Syngen Biotech 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.

Syngen Biotech Co Gross Margin % Chart

Syngen Biotech Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Syngen Biotech Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:8279 vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Syngen Biotech 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.


Syngen Biotech Co Gross Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Syngen Biotech Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Syngen Biotech Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Syngen Biotech 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 )
=723.6 / 2136.484
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2136.484 - 1412.899) / 2136.484
=33.87 %

Syngen Biotech 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 )
=134.7 / 479.78
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(479.78 - 345.096) / 479.78
=28.07 %

* 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 28.07% mean?
Syngen Biotech Co (ROCO:8279) has a Gross Margin % of 28.07% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Syngen Biotech Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 35.93. Over the past decade, Syngen Biotech Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.87 to 37.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Syngen Biotech Co ranks #542 out of 733 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Syngen Biotech Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Syngen Biotech Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.07% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 35.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.87 to a high of 37.78. The Biotechnology industry median Gross Margin % is 60.91. Syngen Biotech Co's value of 28.07% is 53.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Syngen Biotech Co ranks #542 out of 733 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Syngen Biotech Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Syngen Biotech Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Syngen Biotech Co ranks #542 out of 733 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Syngen Biotech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 60.91. Syngen Biotech Co's value of 28.07% is 53.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Syngen Biotech Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.87 to 37.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.93 vs. the industry median of 60.91, Syngen Biotech Co 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Gross Margin % among Biotechnology companies is 60.91, based on 733 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. Syngen Biotech Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.07% is 53.9% 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 Syngen Biotech Co and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Gross Margin % is 60.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Syngen Biotech Co's current Gross Margin % is 28.07%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 35.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Syngen Biotech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syngen Biotech Co (ROCO:8279) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$158.15, compared to a current price of NT$88.50 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.07%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 35.93 and 53.9% below the Biotechnology industry median of 60.91. Syngen Biotech Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Syngen Biotech Co (ROCO:8279), the current Gross Margin % is 28.07% 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 Syngen Biotech Co (ROCO:8279) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syngen Biotech Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$88.50 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$158.15. GuruFocus considers Syngen Biotech Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8279:

  • Gross Margin %: 28.07% (22% below median its 10-year median of 35.93)
  • GF Value™: NT$158.15 vs. price of NT$88.50 (44% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.9% below the Biotechnology median (#542 of 733)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Syngen Biotech Co Business Description

Address Building A, NO.154, Kai-Yuan Road, Xinying District, Tainan, TWN, 73055
Syngen Biotech Co Ltd is a biotechnology company. It is engaged in the manufacturing, sales, and trading of microbial pharmaceutical raw materials. It also provides the design and development of health food and biochemical nutrition. The company's products include pharmaceutical ingredients, nutritional ingredients, biology fermentation products, biology agriculture and aquaculture products.
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