ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIESIMOS -3.66%69 Gross Margin % is 13.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 18.93. GuruFocus rates IMOS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks worse than 83.18% on this metric.
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
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES had a gross margin of 13.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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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.
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ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Gross 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 Semiconductors subindustry, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) has a Gross Margin % of 13.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 18.93. Over the past decade, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.61 to 26.47. According to the industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #841 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Gross Margin % too high?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Gross Margin % of 13.78% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 18.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.61 to a high of 26.47. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's value of 13.78% is 53.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #841 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #841 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's value of 13.78% is 53.5% below this benchmark. Historically, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.61 to 26.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.93 vs. the industry median of 29.61, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES has consistently been below 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 1,011 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. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Gross Margin % of 13.78% is 53.5% below 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES 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. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Gross Margin % is 13.78%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 18.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.27, compared to a current price of $63.04 — trading 115.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.78%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 18.93 and 53.5% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS), the current Gross Margin % is 13.78% as of Mar. 2026. 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.04 is trading 115.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.27.
GuruFocus considers ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMOS:
Gross Margin %: 13.78% (27% below median its 10-year median of 18.93)
GF Value™: $29.27 vs. price of $63.04 (115.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.5% below the Semiconductors median (#841 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-integration and high-precision integrated circuits and related assembly and testing services. The company's segments include Testing, Assembly, Testing, and Assembly for LCD, OLED, and other Display Panel Driver Semiconductors (LCDD), Bumping, and others. It derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan followed by Japan, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and others.
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