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Pili International Multimedia Co (ROCO:8450) 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
Pili International Multimedia Co had a gross margin of 47.04% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
Pili International Multimedia Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pili International Multimedia Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Pili International Multimedia Co Gross Margin % Chart
ROCO:8450 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Pili International Multimedia 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.
Pili International Multimedia Co Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pili International Multimedia Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pili International Multimedia Co'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.
Pili International Multimedia Co (ROCO:8450) has a Gross Margin % of 47.04% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pili International Multimedia Co and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 29.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Pili International Multimedia Co ranks #860 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Pili International Multimedia Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Pili International Multimedia Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.04% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 29.32. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 39.14. Pili International Multimedia Co's value of 47.04% is 20.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pili International Multimedia Co ranks #860 out of 945 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pili International Multimedia Co 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 Pili International Multimedia Co's Gross Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pili International Multimedia Co ranks #860 out of 945 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pili International Multimedia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 39.14. Pili International Multimedia Co's value of 47.04% is 20.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.32 vs. the industry median of 39.14, Pili International Multimedia 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 39.14, based on 945 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. Pili International Multimedia Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.04% is 20.2% 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 Pili International Multimedia Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 39.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pili International Multimedia Co's current Gross Margin % is 47.04%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 29.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pili International Multimedia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pili International Multimedia Co (ROCO:8450) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.52, compared to a current price of NT$14.60 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.04%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 29.32 and 20.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 39.14. Pili International Multimedia Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Pili International Multimedia Co (ROCO:8450), the current Gross Margin % is 47.04% as of Jun. 2026. 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 Pili International Multimedia Co (ROCO:8450) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pili International Multimedia Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$14.60 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.52.
GuruFocus considers Pili International Multimedia Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8450:
Gross Margin %: 47.04% (60% above median its 10-year median of 29.32)
GF Value™: NT$21.52 vs. price of NT$14.60 (32.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#860 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8450 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pili International Multimedia Co Ltd is a maker of a popular puppet shows called Pili in Taiwan. It is engaged in production and distribution of DVDs, film production of 3D movies, satellite television station, sound track production and distribution, publications and posters among others.
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