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China General PlasticsTPE:1305 +1.17%57 Gross Margin % is 0.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 15.41. GuruFocus rates TPE:1305 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$13.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, China General Plastics ranks worse than 96.92% on this metric.
TPE:1305's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.92% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs TPE:1305: -3.80
China General Plastics had a gross margin of 0.65% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China General Plastics was 0.00% per year.
China General Plastics (TPE:1305) 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
China General Plastics had a gross margin of 0.65% 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.
China General Plastics Gross Margin % Related Terms
China General Plastics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China General Plastics'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:1305 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China General Plastics'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.
China General Plastics Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China General Plastics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China General Plastics'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.
China General Plastics (TPE:1305) has a Gross Margin % of 0.65% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China General Plastics and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 15.41. According to the industry distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #1509 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 96.9%.
Is China General Plastics' Gross Margin % too high?
China General Plastics' current Gross Margin % of 0.65% is 96% below median its 10-year median of 15.41. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. China General Plastics' value of 0.65% is 97.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #1509 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China General Plastics has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China General Plastics' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #1509 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China General Plastics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. China General Plastics' value of 0.65% is 97.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.41 vs. the industry median of 23.49, China General Plastics 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.49, based on 1,557 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. China General Plastics's current Gross Margin % of 0.65% is 97.2% 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 China General Plastics and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China General Plastics's current Gross Margin % is 0.65%, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 15.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China General Plastics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics (TPE:1305) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.93, compared to a current price of NT$12.95 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.65%, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 15.41 and 97.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. China General Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 China General Plastics (TPE:1305), the current Gross Margin % is 0.65% 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 China General Plastics (TPE:1305) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.95 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.93.
GuruFocus considers China General Plastics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1305:
Gross Margin %: 0.65% (96% below median its 10-year median of 15.41)
GF Value™: NT$13.93 vs. price of NT$12.95 (7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.2% below the Chemicals median (#1509 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China General Plastics Corp engages in the production and sale of PVC films, PVC leather, PVC pipes, PVC compounds, PVC resins, construction products, chlor-alkali products and other related products. Its products include Alkali and chlorine products, PVC plastic powder, Plastic pipe products, Plastic pipe fittings, Waterproof membrane, Anti-corrosion film, Partition panels/door panels, Soft plastic sheet, rigid plastic sheet, PVC printed fabric, PVC laminated fabric, Plastic leather/latex leather, Coral fleece, Shumeirong, Car leather, and Anti-fouling leather. Its segments include VCM products and PVC products of which PVC products derive the majority of revenue.
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