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Appro PhotoelectronROCO:6560 -0.42%69 Net Margin % is 29.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 227% above its 10-year median of 8.93. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6560 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,478 Hardware companies, Appro Photoelectron ranks worse than 72.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Appro Photoelectron's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:6560'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.86 Med: 8.93 Max: 15.65
Current: -2.51
ROCO:6560's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 72.07% of 2478
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs ROCO:6560: -2.51
Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) 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.
Appro Photoelectron Net Margin % Related Terms
Appro Photoelectron Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Appro Photoelectron'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Appro Photoelectron'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.
Appro Photoelectron Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Appro Photoelectron's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Appro Photoelectron'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.
Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) has a Net Margin % of 29.23% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Appro Photoelectron and its competitors. This is 227% above median its historical median of 8.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #1786 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Appro Photoelectron's Net Margin % too high?
Appro Photoelectron's current Net Margin % of 29.23% is 227% above median its 10-year median of 8.93. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Appro Photoelectron's value of 29.23% is 982.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #1786 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Appro Photoelectron has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appro Photoelectron's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #1786 out of 2478 companies for Net Margin %. This places Appro Photoelectron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Appro Photoelectron's value of 29.23% is 982.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.93 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Appro Photoelectron 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. Appro Photoelectron's current Net Margin % of 29.23% is 982.6% 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 Appro Photoelectron 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. Appro Photoelectron's current Net Margin % is 29.23%, which is 227% above median its own 10-year median of 8.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Appro Photoelectron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.15, compared to a current price of NT$35.40 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 29.23%, which is 227% above median its 10-year median of 8.93 and 982.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Appro Photoelectron's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560), the current Net Margin % is 29.23% 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 Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appro Photoelectron stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$35.40 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.15.
GuruFocus considers Appro Photoelectron to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6560:
Net Margin %: 29.23% (227% above median its 10-year median of 8.93)
GF Value™: NT$44.15 vs. price of NT$35.40 (19.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 982.6% above the Hardware median (#1786 of 2478)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Appro Photoelectron Inc operates as a design house for image products. The company helps its customers to develop products using TI digital signal process as its core system. Its products include NVIDIA Jetson TX1/TX2 Sensor module solution, Body Worn Camera Solution, Car DVR Solution, and Image Related Product.
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