Taisun Enterprise CoTPE:1218 -0.28%83 Gross Margin % is 18.81% as of Sep. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 17.46. GuruFocus rates TPE:1218 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Taisun Enterprise Co ranks worse than 70.09% on this metric.
Taisun Enterprise Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taisun Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1218'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.06 Med: 17.46 Max: 19.63
Current: 17.64
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Taisun Enterprise Co was 19.63%. The lowest was 13.06%. And the median was 17.46%.
TPE:1218's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.09% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs TPE:1218: 17.64
Taisun Enterprise Co had a gross margin of 18.81% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Taisun Enterprise Co was -3.80% per year.
Taisun Enterprise Co (TPE:1218) 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
Taisun Enterprise Co had a gross margin of 18.81% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Taisun Enterprise Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taisun Enterprise Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taisun Enterprise Co'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, Taisun Enterprise Co'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.
Taisun Enterprise Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Taisun Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taisun Enterprise Co'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.
Taisun Enterprise Co (TPE:1218) has a Gross Margin % of 18.81% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taisun Enterprise Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.46. Over the past decade, Taisun Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.06 to 19.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Taisun Enterprise Co ranks #1331 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Taisun Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Taisun Enterprise Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.81% is near median its 10-year median of 17.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.06 to a high of 19.63. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Taisun Enterprise Co's value of 18.81% is 28.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taisun Enterprise Co ranks #1331 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Taisun Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taisun Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Taisun Enterprise Co ranks #1331 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Taisun Enterprise Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Taisun Enterprise Co's value of 18.81% is 28.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Taisun Enterprise Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.06 to 19.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.46 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Taisun Enterprise Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, 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. Taisun Enterprise Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.81% is 28.7% 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 Taisun Enterprise Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taisun Enterprise Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taisun Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taisun Enterprise Co (TPE:1218) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.11, compared to a current price of NT$17.80 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.46 and 28.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Taisun Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Taisun Enterprise Co (TPE:1218), the current Gross Margin % is 18.81% as of Sep. 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 Taisun Enterprise Co (TPE:1218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taisun Enterprise Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$17.80 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.11.
GuruFocus considers Taisun Enterprise Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1218:
Gross Margin %: 18.81% (near median its 10-year median of 17.46)
GF Value™: NT$20.11 vs. price of NT$17.80 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1331 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taisun Enterprise Co Ltd is engaged in the production and refining of cooking oil, salad oil, vegetable oil, and beverages. The company's operating segments include Consumption, Commodity, Foreign, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Consumption segment. Its products include olive oil, grape seed oil, sunflower oil, salad oil, soybean oil, animal feeds, soft drinks, frozen foods, and others.
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