QPL International HoldingsFRA:QPLN 31 Gross Margin % is 62.20% as of Oct. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 54.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:QPLN with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Semiconductors companies, QPL International Holdings ranks better than 92.27% on this metric.
QPL International Holdings (FRA:QPLN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
QPL International Holdings had a gross margin of 62.20% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
QPL International Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
QPL International Holdings Gross 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.
FRA:QPLN vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, QPL International Holdings's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
QPL International Holdings Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, QPL International Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QPL International Holdings's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
QPL International Holdings (FRA:QPLN) has a Gross Margin % of 62.20% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on QPL International Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 54.42. Over the past decade, QPL International Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.41 to 60.44. According to the industry distribution chart, QPL International Holdings ranks #78 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is QPL International Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
QPL International Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 62.20% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 54.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.41 to a high of 60.44. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. QPL International Holdings' value of 62.20% is 110.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QPL International Holdings ranks #78 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, QPL International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QPL International Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, QPL International Holdings ranks #78 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places QPL International Holdings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. QPL International Holdings' value of 62.20% is 110.1% above this benchmark. Historically, QPL International Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.41 to 60.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.42 vs. the industry median of 29.61, QPL International Holdings 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 Gross Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. QPL International Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 62.20% is 110.1% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on QPL International Holdings and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QPL International Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 62.20%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 54.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QPL International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
QPL International Holdings (FRA:QPLN) has a current Gross Margin % of 62.20%. The current Gross Margin % is 62.20%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 54.42 and 110.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. QPL International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For QPL International Holdings (FRA:QPLN), the current Gross Margin % is 62.20% as of Oct. 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.
QPL International Holdings Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of integrated circuit lead frames, heatsinks, stiffners, and related products. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Malaysia, followed by the China. Some of the products of the company are small outline integrated circuit, quad flat package, thin quad flat package, plastic dual into package, plastic leaded chip carrier, and thin small outline package.
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