Samebest CoROCO:8489 +1.61%54 Gross Margin % is 53.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 56.46. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8489 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$40.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Education companies, Samebest Co ranks better than 58.85% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Samebest Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$240 Mil. Samebest Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$448 Mil. Therefore, Samebest Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 53.50%.
Warning Sign:
Samebest Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samebest Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8489'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.12 Med: 56.46 Max: 83.88
Current: 52.88
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Samebest Co was 83.88%. The lowest was 45.12%. And the median was 56.46%.
ROCO:8489's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.85% of 243
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 47.93
vs ROCO:8489: 52.88
Samebest Co had a gross margin of 53.50% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Samebest Co was -2.40% per year.
Samebest Co (ROCO:8489) 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
Samebest Co had a gross margin of 53.50% 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.
Samebest Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Samebest Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samebest 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.
ROCO:8489 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Samebest 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.
Samebest Co Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Samebest Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samebest 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.
Samebest Co (ROCO:8489) has a Gross Margin % of 53.50% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Samebest Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.46. Over the past decade, Samebest Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.12 to 83.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Samebest Co ranks #100 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Samebest Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Samebest Co's current Gross Margin % of 53.50% is near median its 10-year median of 56.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.12 to a high of 83.88. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Samebest Co's value of 53.50% is 11.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samebest Co ranks #100 out of 243 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samebest Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samebest Co's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Samebest Co ranks #100 out of 243 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Samebest Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.93. Samebest Co's value of 53.50% is 11.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Samebest Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.12 to 83.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.46 vs. the industry median of 47.93, Samebest 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 an Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 47.93, based on 243 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. Samebest Co's current Gross Margin % of 53.50% is 11.6% 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 Samebest Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samebest Co's current Gross Margin % is 53.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samebest Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samebest Co (ROCO:8489) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$40.93, compared to a current price of NT$22.10 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.46 and 11.6% above the Education industry median of 47.93. Samebest Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 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 Samebest Co (ROCO:8489), the current Gross Margin % is 53.50% 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 Samebest Co (ROCO:8489) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samebest Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$22.10 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$40.93.
GuruFocus considers Samebest Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8489:
Gross Margin %: 53.50% (near median its 10-year median of 56.46)
GF Value™: NT$40.93 vs. price of NT$22.10 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% above the Education median (#100 of 243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8489 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samebest Co Ltd is an e-learning company. It creates new patterns of learning. Its products include King Studies, Wang Pre-enrollment, The M Riders cloud classroom, and Wang Yi. The company operates in the Chinese cloud learning service industry.
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