Asia PolymerTPE:1308 -0.35%72 Gross Margin % is 6.52% as of Dec. 2025, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 14.24. GuruFocus rates TPE:1308 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Asia Polymer ranks worse than 91.54% on this metric.
Asia Polymer Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asia Polymer's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1308'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24 Med: 14.24 Max: 37.61
Current: 4.34
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Asia Polymer was 37.61%. The lowest was 2.24%. And the median was 14.24%.
TPE:1308's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.54% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs TPE:1308: 4.34
Asia Polymer had a gross margin of 6.52% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asia Polymer was -38.00% per year.
Asia Polymer (TPE:1308) 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
Asia Polymer had a gross margin of 6.52% 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.
Asia Polymer Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asia Polymer Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asia Polymer'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:1308 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Asia Polymer'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.
Asia Polymer Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Asia Polymer's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Polymer'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.
Asia Polymer (TPE:1308) has a Gross Margin % of 6.52% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asia Polymer and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 14.24. Over the past decade, Asia Polymer's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.24 to 37.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Polymer ranks #1428 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Asia Polymer's Gross Margin % too high?
Asia Polymer's current Gross Margin % of 6.52% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 14.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 37.61. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Asia Polymer's value of 6.52% is 72.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Polymer ranks #1428 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asia Polymer has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Polymer's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Asia Polymer ranks #1428 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Asia Polymer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Asia Polymer's value of 6.52% is 72.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Asia Polymer's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.24 to 37.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.24 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Asia Polymer 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 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Asia Polymer's current Gross Margin % of 6.52% is 72.1% 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 Asia Polymer and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Polymer's current Gross Margin % is 6.52%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 14.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Polymer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Polymer (TPE:1308) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.29, compared to a current price of NT$14.05 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.52%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 14.24 and 72.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Asia Polymer's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Asia Polymer (TPE:1308), the current Gross Margin % is 6.52% 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 Asia Polymer (TPE:1308) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Polymer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$14.05 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.29.
GuruFocus considers Asia Polymer to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1308:
Gross Margin %: 6.52% (54% below median its 10-year median of 14.24)
GF Value™: NT$15.29 vs. price of NT$14.05 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 72.1% below the Chemicals median (#1428 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1308 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Polymer Corp is engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA). The company has a single operating segment that produces and sells petrochemical products. Geographically, the company has operations in Taiwan, Asia, and Others, with a majority of its revenue coming from Taiwan.
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