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APAC Opto ElectronicsROCO:4908 +0.65%64 Net Margin % is 25.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 17.51. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4908 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$74.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,478 Hardware companies, APAC Opto Electronics ranks better than 93.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for APAC Opto Electronics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4908'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.79 Med: 17.51 Max: 29.49
Current: 18.97
ROCO:4908's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.1% of 2478
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs ROCO:4908: 18.97
APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
APAC Opto Electronics Net Margin % Related Terms
APAC Opto Electronics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APAC Opto Electronics's Net 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:4908 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, APAC Opto Electronics's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
APAC Opto Electronics Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, APAC Opto Electronics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APAC Opto Electronics's Net 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.
APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) has a Net Margin % of 25.26% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on APAC Opto Electronics and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 17.51. Over the past decade, APAC Opto Electronics' Net Margin % has ranged from 9.79 to 29.49. According to the industry distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #171 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is APAC Opto Electronics' Net Margin % too high?
APAC Opto Electronics' current Net Margin % of 25.26% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 17.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.79 to a high of 29.49. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. APAC Opto Electronics' value of 25.26% is 835.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #171 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APAC Opto Electronics has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APAC Opto Electronics' Net Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #171 out of 2478 companies for Net Margin %. This places APAC Opto Electronics in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. APAC Opto Electronics' value of 25.26% is 835.6% above this benchmark. Historically, APAC Opto Electronics' own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.79 to 29.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.51 vs. the industry median of 2.70, APAC Opto Electronics 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 Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,478 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. APAC Opto Electronics's current Net Margin % of 25.26% is 835.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on APAC Opto Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APAC Opto Electronics's current Net Margin % is 25.26%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 17.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APAC Opto Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$74.36, compared to a current price of NT$155.50 — trading 109.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 25.26%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 17.51 and 835.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. APAC Opto Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908), the current Net Margin % is 25.26% 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 APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Opto Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$155.50 is trading 109.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$74.36.
GuruFocus considers APAC Opto Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4908:
Net Margin %: 25.26% (44% above median its 10-year median of 17.51)
GF Value™: NT$74.36 vs. price of NT$155.50 (109.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 835.6% above the Hardware median (#171 of 2478)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APAC Opto Electronics Inc is a manufacturer of wired and wireless communication equipment and electronic components, and the wholesale and retail of telecommunications equipment and electronic materials. The products of the company include optical extender modules, optical transceiver modules, Optical extender modules, and copper transceiver modules.
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