Wei Chuan FoodsTPE:1201 +0.40%63 Gross Margin % is 26.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 28.36. GuruFocus rates TPE:1201 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Wei Chuan Foods ranks better than 51.71% on this metric.
Wei Chuan Foods Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wei Chuan Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1201'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.86 Med: 28.36 Max: 31.29
Current: 27.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wei Chuan Foods was 31.29%. The lowest was 26.86%. And the median was 28.36%.
TPE:1201's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.71% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs TPE:1201: 27.15
Wei Chuan Foods had a gross margin of 26.76% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wei Chuan Foods was -1.60% per year.
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
Wei Chuan Foods had a gross margin of 26.76% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Wei Chuan Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wei Chuan Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wei Chuan Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Wei Chuan Foods'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.
Wei Chuan Foods Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Wei Chuan Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wei Chuan Foods'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.
Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201) has a Gross Margin % of 26.76% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wei Chuan Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.36. Over the past decade, Wei Chuan Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.86 to 31.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Wei Chuan Foods ranks #917 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Wei Chuan Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Wei Chuan Foods' current Gross Margin % of 26.76% is near median its 10-year median of 28.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.86 to a high of 31.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Wei Chuan Foods' value of 26.76% is 1.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wei Chuan Foods ranks #917 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wei Chuan Foods has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wei Chuan Foods' Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Wei Chuan Foods ranks #917 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Wei Chuan Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Wei Chuan Foods' value of 26.76% is 1.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Wei Chuan Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.86 to 31.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.36 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Wei Chuan Foods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,899 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. Wei Chuan Foods's current Gross Margin % of 26.76% is 1.5% 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 Wei Chuan Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wei Chuan Foods's current Gross Margin % is 26.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wei Chuan Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.96, compared to a current price of NT$12.70 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.36 and 1.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Wei Chuan Foods' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201), the current Gross Margin % is 26.76% 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 Wei Chuan Foods (TPE:1201) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wei Chuan Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.70 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.96.
GuruFocus considers Wei Chuan Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1201:
Gross Margin %: 26.76% (near median its 10-year median of 28.36)
GF Value™: NT$17.96 vs. price of NT$12.70 (29.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#917 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wei Chuan Foods Corp is a Taiwan-based company mainly engaged in manufacturing, processing, and selling dairy products, beverages, and instant foods. Its product offerings include salads, seasonings, eggs, desserts, fruit juices, plant-based milk, and others. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following business segments: Food, which generates the maximum revenue, Packaging materials, and Others. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Mainland China and other regions, and the rest from Taiwan.
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