TCI Co (ROCO:8436) Gross Margin %: 46.72% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ROCO:8436 TCI Co Ltd ROCO:8436
79 GF Score
Price NT$115.50
GF Value NT$144.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is TCI Co Gross Margin %?

TCI Co ROCO:8436 79 Gross Margin % is 46.72% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 42.80. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8436 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$144.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, TCI Co ranks better than 79.77% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. TCI Co's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$872 Mil. TCI Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,866 Mil. Therefore, TCI Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 46.72%.


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

ROCO:8436' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.13   Med: 42.8   Max: 44.09
Current: 44.09


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of TCI Co was 44.09%. The lowest was 40.13%. And the median was 42.80%.

ROCO:8436's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
79.77% of 1908 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355 vs ROCO:8436: 44.09

TCI Co had a gross margin of 46.72% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for TCI Co was 0.10% per year.


TCI Co  (ROCO:8436) 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

TCI Co had a gross margin of 46.72% 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.


TCI Co Gross Margin % Related Terms


TCI Co Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TCI 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.

TCI Co Gross Margin % Chart

TCI Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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TCI 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 45.83 42.04 43.06 44.19 46.72

ROCO:8436 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, TCI 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.


TCI Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, TCI Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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TCI Co Gross Margin % Calculation

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

TCI 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 )
=3081.4 / 6989.303
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(6989.303 - 3907.944) / 6989.303
=44.09 %

TCI 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 )
=871.8 / 1866.076
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1866.076 - 994.317) / 1866.076
=46.72 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 46.72% mean?
TCI Co (ROCO:8436) has a Gross Margin % of 46.72% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TCI Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.80. Over the past decade, TCI Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.13 to 44.09. According to the industry distribution chart, TCI Co ranks #386 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is TCI Co's Gross Margin % too high?
TCI Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.72% is near median its 10-year median of 42.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.13 to a high of 44.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. TCI Co's value of 46.72% is 77.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TCI Co ranks #386 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TCI Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TCI Co's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, TCI Co ranks #386 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places TCI Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. TCI Co's value of 46.72% is 77.3% above this benchmark. Historically, TCI Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.13 to 44.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.80 vs. the industry median of 26.36, TCI 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,908 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. TCI Co's current Gross Margin % of 46.72% is 77.3% 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 TCI Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TCI Co's current Gross Margin % is 46.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TCI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCI Co (ROCO:8436) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$144.49, compared to a current price of NT$115.50 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.80 and 77.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. TCI Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 TCI Co (ROCO:8436), the current Gross Margin % is 46.72% 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 TCI Co (ROCO:8436) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCI Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$115.50 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$144.49. GuruFocus considers TCI Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8436:

  • Gross Margin %: 46.72% (near median its 10-year median of 42.80)
  • GF Value™: NT$144.49 vs. price of NT$115.50 (20.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#386 of 1908)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TCI Co Business Description

Address No.187, Kang Chien Road, 8th Floor, Nei Hu District, Taipei, TWN, 11494
TCI Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of health foods and cosmetics. Its products include tablets and capsules of dietary supplements, functional drinks, facial masks, cosmetic serums, and others. The company's Geographical segments include Europe and America region; and the Asia Pacific region. The majority of the revenue comes from the Asia Pacific region.
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