First Hi-Tec CoROCO:5439 +0.99%78 Operating Margin % is 16.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 13.32. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5439 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$262.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, First Hi-Tec Co ranks better than 88.81% on this metric.
First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
First Hi-Tec Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
First Hi-Tec Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Hi-Tec Co's Operating 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:5439 vs APH, GLW: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, First Hi-Tec Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
First Hi-Tec Co Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, First Hi-Tec Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Hi-Tec Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
First Hi-Tec Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) has a Operating Margin % of 16.75% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on First Hi-Tec Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 13.32. Over the past decade, First Hi-Tec Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.70 to 16.84. According to the industry distribution chart, First Hi-Tec Co ranks #277 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is First Hi-Tec Co's Operating Margin % too high?
First Hi-Tec Co's current Operating Margin % of 16.75% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 13.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.70 to a high of 16.84. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. First Hi-Tec Co's value of 16.75% is 341.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Hi-Tec Co ranks #277 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Hi-Tec Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Hi-Tec Co's Operating Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, First Hi-Tec Co ranks #277 out of 2476 companies for Operating Margin %. This places First Hi-Tec Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.80. First Hi-Tec Co's value of 16.75% is 341.4% above this benchmark. Historically, First Hi-Tec Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.70 to 16.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.32 vs. the industry median of 3.80, First Hi-Tec 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 Operating Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.80, based on 2,476 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Hi-Tec Co's current Operating Margin % of 16.75% is 341.4% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on First Hi-Tec Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Hi-Tec Co's current Operating Margin % is 16.75%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 13.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Hi-Tec Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$262.45, compared to a current price of NT$305.50 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 16.75%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 13.32 and 341.4% above the Hardware industry median of 3.80. First Hi-Tec Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439), the current Operating Margin % is 16.75% 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 First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hi-Tec Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$305.50 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$262.45.
GuruFocus considers First Hi-Tec Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5439:
Operating Margin %: 16.75% (26% above median its 10-year median of 13.32)
GF Value™: NT$262.45 vs. price of NT$305.50 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 341.4% above the Hardware median (#277 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5439 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Hi-Tec Co Ltd main business is manufacture and sales of PCB and computer peripherals, etc. The Company is engaged in production and sales of electronic equipment and wholesale of components, etc. The group is only engaged in manufacturing and trading of PCB and computer peripherals, which belong to a single industry, the operating segments and reportable segments are single segment. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan. The company's products are Automotive, Semiconductor and others, Power Control Modules Robot, Telecom, Layer Counts, Application Type, Capability, and Roadmap.
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