Formosa Oilseed Processing CoTPE:1225 71 Gross Margin % is 10.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 8.92. GuruFocus rates TPE:1225 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$38.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,898 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co ranks worse than 87.36% on this metric.
TPE:1225's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 87.36% of 1898
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs TPE:1225: 9.17
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co had a gross margin of 10.16% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co (TPE:1225) 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
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co had a gross margin of 10.16% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co 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.
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Gross Margin % Chart
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Formosa Oilseed Processing 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.
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Oilseed Processing 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.
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co (TPE:1225) has a Gross Margin % of 10.16% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Formosa Oilseed Processing Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 8.92. Over the past decade, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.35 to 10.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co ranks #1658 out of 1898 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.16% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 8.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.35 to a high of 10.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's value of 10.16% is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co ranks #1658 out of 1898 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co ranks #1658 out of 1898 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Formosa Oilseed Processing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's value of 10.16% is 61.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.35 to 10.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.92 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Formosa Oilseed Processing 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 26.36, based on 1,898 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. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.16% is 61.4% 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 Formosa Oilseed Processing Co 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. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's current Gross Margin % is 10.16%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 8.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Oilseed Processing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co (TPE:1225) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$38.67, compared to a current price of NT$28.10 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.16%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 8.92 and 61.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Formosa Oilseed Processing Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Formosa Oilseed Processing Co (TPE:1225), the current Gross Margin % is 10.16% 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 Formosa Oilseed Processing Co (TPE:1225) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Oilseed Processing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$28.10 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$38.67.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Oilseed Processing Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1225:
Gross Margin %: 10.16% (14% above median its 10-year median of 8.92)
GF Value™: NT$38.67 vs. price of NT$28.10 (27.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1658 of 1898)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1225 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Business Description
Formosa Oilseed Processing Co Ltd is a company principally engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of oil products and feedstuff. Its businesses include the manufacturing and the selling of soybean oil, soy flour, flour, oatmeal, corn, pet food, and import and export transactions. Its feedstuff products include soybean powder, wheat powder, wheat bran, barley, and mixed feedstuff, among others.
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