Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) Net Margin %: 7.66% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ROCO:5254 Cen Link Co Ltd ROCO:5254
83 GF Score
Price NT$35.65
GF Value NT$34.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cen Link Co Net Margin %?

Cen Link Co ROCO:5254 -8.12% 83 Net Margin % is 7.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 7.19. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5254 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$34.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,478 Hardware companies, Cen Link Co ranks better than 72.32% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Cen Link Co's Net Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$28.0 Mil. Cen Link Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$366.2 Mil. Therefore, Cen Link Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.66%.

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

ROCO:5254' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.03   Med: 7.19   Max: 12.72
Current: 7.46


ROCO:5254's Net Margin % is ranked better than
72.32% of 2478 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.695 vs ROCO:5254: 7.46

Cen Link Co  (ROCO:5254) 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.


Cen Link Co Net Margin % Related Terms


Cen Link Co Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cen Link Co'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.

Cen Link Co Net Margin % Chart

Cen Link Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.54 12.72 6.92 11.03 7.46

Cen Link Co Semi-Annual Data
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ROCO:5254 vs APH, GLW: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Cen Link Co'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.


Cen Link Co Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cen Link Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cen Link Co's Net Margin % falls into.


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Cen Link Co Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cen Link Co's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=53.87/722.186
=7.46 %

Cen Link Co's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=28.047/366.24
=7.66 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 7.66% mean?
Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) has a Net Margin % of 7.66% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cen Link Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.19. Over the past decade, Cen Link Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.03 to 12.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #686 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Cen Link Co's Net Margin % too high?
Cen Link Co's current Net Margin % of 7.66% is near median its 10-year median of 7.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.03 to a high of 12.72. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Cen Link Co's value of 7.66% is 184.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #686 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cen Link Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cen Link Co's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cen Link Co ranks #686 out of 2478 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Cen Link Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Cen Link Co's value of 7.66% is 184.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cen Link Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.03 to 12.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.19 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Cen Link 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 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. Cen Link Co's current Net Margin % of 7.66% is 184.2% 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 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 Cen Link Co 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. Cen Link Co's current Net Margin % is 7.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cen Link Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$34.22, compared to a current price of NT$35.65 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.19 and 184.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Cen Link Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254), the current Net Margin % is 7.66% 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 Cen Link Co (ROCO:5254) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cen Link Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$35.65 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$34.22. GuruFocus considers Cen Link Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5254:

  • Net Margin %: 7.66% (near median its 10-year median of 7.19)
  • GF Value™: NT$34.22 vs. price of NT$35.65 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 184.2% above the Hardware median (#686 of 2478)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5254 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cen Link Co Business Description

Address Datong Road, 10th Floor, No. 173, Section 2, Yuzhi District, New Taipei, TWN, 221
Cen Link Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing, trading, and research and development of various electronic components and connector-related products. The company's product offerings are Box header connector, Battery connectors, Machine pin connectors, Micro USB, Audio jack connectors, DC power jack connectors, and others. Its products are used in Set-top boxes, LCD, Cell phones, and DV/DSC, among others.
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