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Key Ware Electronics CoROCO:5498 -9.17%43 Net Margin % is 8.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 222% above its 10-year median of 2.49. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5498 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,031 Industrial Products companies, Key Ware Electronics Co ranks worse than 73.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Key Ware Electronics Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5498'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.13 Med: 2.49 Max: 6.9
Current: -0.04
ROCO:5498's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 73.97% of 3031
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.5
vs ROCO:5498: -0.04
Key Ware Electronics Co (ROCO:5498) 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.
Key Ware Electronics Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Key Ware Electronics Co Net 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.
ROCO:5498 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Key Ware Electronics 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.
Key Ware Electronics Co Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Key Ware Electronics Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Key Ware Electronics Co'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.
Key Ware Electronics Co (ROCO:5498) has a Net Margin % of 8.01% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Key Ware Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 222% above median its historical median of 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Key Ware Electronics Co ranks #2242 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Key Ware Electronics Co's Net Margin % too high?
Key Ware Electronics Co's current Net Margin % of 8.01% is 222% above median its 10-year median of 2.49. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.50. Key Ware Electronics Co's value of 8.01% is 78% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Key Ware Electronics Co ranks #2242 out of 3031 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Key Ware Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Key Ware Electronics Co's Net Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Key Ware Electronics Co ranks #2242 out of 3031 companies for Net Margin %. This places Key Ware Electronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.50. Key Ware Electronics Co's value of 8.01% is 78% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 4.50, Key Ware Electronics 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.50, based on 3,031 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. Key Ware Electronics Co's current Net Margin % of 8.01% is 78% 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 Key Ware Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Key Ware Electronics Co's current Net Margin % is 8.01%, which is 222% above median its own 10-year median of 2.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Key Ware Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Ware Electronics Co (ROCO:5498) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.57, compared to a current price of NT$49.05 — trading 236.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.01%, which is 222% above median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 78% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.50. Key Ware Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 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 Key Ware Electronics Co (ROCO:5498), the current Net Margin % is 8.01% 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 Key Ware Electronics Co (ROCO:5498) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Key Ware Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$49.05 is trading 236.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.57.
GuruFocus considers Key Ware Electronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5498:
Net Margin %: 8.01% (222% above median its 10-year median of 2.49)
GF Value™: NT$14.57 vs. price of NT$49.05 (236.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78% above the Industrial Products median (#2242 of 3031)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5498 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Key Ware Electronics Co Ltd is engaged in the design, manufacture, and processing of printed circuit board materials such as electroplating solutions, dry films, drill bits, and copper foil substrates. Its include drills, milling cutters, special tools, tungsten steel, and related consumables sales.
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