UPC TechnologyTPE:1313 -2.01%61 Gross Margin % is 1.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 4.42. GuruFocus rates TPE:1313 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, UPC Technology ranks worse than 94.04% on this metric.
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
UPC Technology had a gross margin of 1.59% 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.
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UPC Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UPC Technology'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 Chemicals subindustry, UPC Technology'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.
UPC Technology Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, UPC Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UPC Technology'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.
UPC Technology (TPE:1313) has a Gross Margin % of 1.59% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on UPC Technology and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 4.42. According to the industry distribution chart, UPC Technology ranks #1467 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 94%.
Is UPC Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
UPC Technology's current Gross Margin % of 1.59% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.42. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. UPC Technology's value of 1.59% is 93.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UPC Technology ranks #1467 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, UPC Technology has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPC Technology's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, UPC Technology ranks #1467 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places UPC Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. UPC Technology's value of 1.59% is 93.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.42 vs. the industry median of 23.36, UPC Technology 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. UPC Technology's current Gross Margin % of 1.59% is 93.2% 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 UPC Technology 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. UPC Technology's current Gross Margin % is 1.59%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPC Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPC Technology (TPE:1313) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.49, compared to a current price of NT$12.20 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 1.59%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.42 and 93.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. UPC Technology's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 9 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 UPC Technology (TPE:1313), the current Gross Margin % is 1.59% 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 UPC Technology (TPE:1313) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPC Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.20 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.49.
GuruFocus considers UPC Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1313:
Gross Margin %: 1.59% (64% below median its 10-year median of 4.42)
GF Value™: NT$9.49 vs. price of NT$12.20 (28.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.2% below the Chemicals median (#1467 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1313 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UPC Technology Corp manufactures and sells petrochemical products, such as phthalic anhydride and plasticizers. Its products include General Plasticizers, Specialty Plasticizers, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Anhydrides & Acids, Unsaturated Polyesters Resin (UPR), Polyester Polyol, Fatty Ester, and Other Specialty Chemicals. Its segments include East China segment, South China segment, North China segment, Central China segment, Taiwan segment, and Other segments. It derives revenue from East China segment which includes Zhenjiang Union, Taizhou Union Chemical, Taizhou Union Plastics, Taizhou Union Logistics, Jiangsu Union Logistics, and ZhenJiang Union Torch Estate. Geographically it derives revenue from China followed by Other countries and Taiwan.
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