Shin Tai Industry CoTPE:1235 -1.24%66 Gross Margin % is 27.19% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 35.13. GuruFocus rates TPE:1235 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$158.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Shin Tai Industry Co ranks better than 52.82% on this metric.
Shin Tai Industry Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shin Tai Industry Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1235'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.76 Med: 35.13 Max: 47.79
Current: 27.46
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Shin Tai Industry Co was 47.79%. The lowest was -36.76%. And the median was 35.13%.
TPE:1235's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.82% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.36
vs TPE:1235: 27.46
Shin Tai Industry Co had a gross margin of 27.19% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shin Tai Industry Co was -9.20% per year.
Shin Tai Industry Co (TPE:1235) 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
Shin Tai Industry Co had a gross margin of 27.19% 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.
Shin Tai Industry Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shin Tai Industry Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shin Tai Industry 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.
TPE:1235 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Shin Tai Industry 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.
Shin Tai Industry Co Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shin Tai Industry Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin Tai Industry 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.
Shin Tai Industry Co (TPE:1235) has a Gross Margin % of 27.19% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shin Tai Industry Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 35.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin Tai Industry Co ranks #896 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Shin Tai Industry Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Shin Tai Industry Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.19% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 35.13. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Shin Tai Industry Co's value of 27.19% is 3.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin Tai Industry Co ranks #896 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shin Tai Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin Tai Industry Co's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Shin Tai Industry Co ranks #896 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Shin Tai Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Shin Tai Industry Co's value of 27.19% is 3.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.13 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Shin Tai Industry Co 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. Shin Tai Industry Co's current Gross Margin % of 27.19% is 3.1% 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 Shin Tai Industry 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. Shin Tai Industry Co's current Gross Margin % is 27.19%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 35.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin Tai Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Tai Industry Co (TPE:1235) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$158.05, compared to a current price of NT$35.95 — trading 77.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.19%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 35.13 and 3.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Shin Tai Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Shin Tai Industry Co (TPE:1235), the current Gross Margin % is 27.19% 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 Shin Tai Industry Co (TPE:1235) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin Tai Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$35.95 is trading 77.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$158.05.
GuruFocus considers Shin Tai Industry Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1235:
Gross Margin %: 27.19% (23% below median its 10-year median of 35.13)
GF Value™: NT$158.05 vs. price of NT$35.95 (77.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#896 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1235 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Tai Industry Co Ltd operates in the farm products industry. The company is engaged in livestock, aquatic products and pet feed, and grain manufacturing.
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