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Argosy ResearchROCO:3217 -4.84%91 Pretax Margin % is 35.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 27.94. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3217 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$202.57 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 2,477 Hardware companies, Argosy Research ranks better than 97.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Argosy Research's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3217'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.99 Med: 27.94 Max: 36.43
Current: 34.79
ROCO:3217's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 97.21% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.58
vs ROCO:3217: 34.79
Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Argosy Research Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Argosy Research Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argosy Research's Pretax 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, Argosy Research's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Argosy Research Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Argosy Research's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argosy Research's Pretax 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.
Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) has a Pretax Margin % of 35.05% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Argosy Research and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 27.94. Over the past decade, Argosy Research's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.99 to 36.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Argosy Research ranks #69 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.8%.
Is Argosy Research's Pretax Margin % too high?
Argosy Research's current Pretax Margin % of 35.05% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 27.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.99 to a high of 36.43. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Argosy Research's value of 35.05% is 879.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argosy Research ranks #69 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Argosy Research has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argosy Research's Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Argosy Research ranks #69 out of 2477 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Argosy Research in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Argosy Research's value of 35.05% is 879.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Argosy Research's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.99 to 36.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.94 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Argosy Research 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 Pretax Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,477 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Argosy Research's current Pretax Margin % of 35.05% is 879.1% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Argosy Research and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argosy Research's current Pretax Margin % is 35.05%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 27.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argosy Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$202.57, compared to a current price of NT$147.50 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 35.05%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 27.94 and 879.1% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Argosy Research's overall GF Score™ is 91/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argosy Research (ROCO:3217), the current Pretax Margin % is 35.05% 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 Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argosy Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$147.50 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$202.57.
GuruFocus considers Argosy Research to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3217:
Pretax Margin %: 35.05% (25% above median its 10-year median of 27.94)
GF Value™: NT$202.57 vs. price of NT$147.50 (27.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 879.1% above the Hardware median (#69 of 2477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3217 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argosy Research Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic components and electronic connectors as its main business item. It has developed the following electronics connector categories: USB3.1 Type-C, DDR3/4/5(SO-DIMM & Long DIMM), M.2(NGFF), Mini PCIe, LVDS, RF Coaxial, Battery, and Injection/Molding Parts (Housing) in various and customizable specifications and products, among others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Asia and the rest from the Americas and other regions.
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