Aplex TechnologyROCO:6570 -4.85%72 Operating Margin % is 6.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 9.56. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6570 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$48.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Aplex Technology ranks better than 64.16% on this metric.
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.
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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.
Aplex Technology Operating Margin % Related Terms
Aplex Technology Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aplex Technology'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:6570 vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Aplex Technology'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.
Aplex Technology Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aplex Technology's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aplex Technology'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.
Aplex Technology'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.
Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570) has a Operating Margin % of 6.58% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aplex Technology and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 9.56. Over the past decade, Aplex Technology's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.62 to 16.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Aplex Technology ranks #886 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Aplex Technology's Operating Margin % too high?
Aplex Technology's current Operating Margin % of 6.58% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 9.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.62 to a high of 16.56. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Aplex Technology's value of 6.58% is 72.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aplex Technology ranks #886 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aplex Technology has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aplex Technology's Operating Margin % compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aplex Technology ranks #886 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Aplex Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. Aplex Technology's value of 6.58% is 72.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Aplex Technology's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.62 to 16.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.56 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Aplex Technology 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 3.81, based on 2,472 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. Aplex Technology's current Operating Margin % of 6.58% is 72.7% 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 Aplex Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aplex Technology's current Operating Margin % is 6.58%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 9.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aplex Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$48.51, compared to a current price of NT$49.00 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.58%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 9.56 and 72.7% above the Hardware industry median of 3.81. Aplex Technology's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570), the current Operating Margin % is 6.58% 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 Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aplex Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$49.00 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$48.51.
GuruFocus considers Aplex Technology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6570:
Operating Margin %: 6.58% (31% below median its 10-year median of 9.56)
GF Value™: NT$48.51 vs. price of NT$49.00 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.7% above the Hardware median (#886 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6570 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aplex Technology Inc is a primary business activities include the research and development and design of industrial computers, motherboards, and related products, as well as the manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of office machinery and components. The company has single operating segment. The company's solutions includes smart factory, surveillance, control and communication, machine vision, food and beverage automation, kiosk and ticketing, ATEX oil and gas, Smart warehousing, Smart Transportation, Healthcare, APLEX IOT solutions, OEM/ODM solutions, etc. The company has presence in Europe, Americas, Asia, and Oceania. The company generates majority of revenue from Europe.
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