Cathay ConsolidatedTPE:1342 +5.58%94 Gross Margin % is 26.13% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 26.19. GuruFocus rates TPE:1342 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$114.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cathay Consolidated ranks worse than 51.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Consolidated's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1342'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.58 Med: 26.19 Max: 32.5
Current: 26.97
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cathay Consolidated was 32.50%. The lowest was 22.58%. And the median was 26.19%.
TPE:1342's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.95% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.415
vs TPE:1342: 26.97
Cathay Consolidated had a gross margin of 26.13% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cathay Consolidated was 3.30% per year.
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
Cathay Consolidated had a gross margin of 26.13% 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.
Cathay Consolidated Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cathay Consolidated Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Consolidated'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 Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cathay Consolidated's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) has a Gross Margin % of 26.13% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.19. Over the past decade, Cathay Consolidated's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.58 to 32.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #532 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Cathay Consolidated's Gross Margin % too high?
Cathay Consolidated's current Gross Margin % of 26.13% is near median its 10-year median of 26.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.58 to a high of 32.50. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Cathay Consolidated's value of 26.13% is 8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #532 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Consolidated's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #532 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cathay Consolidated in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Cathay Consolidated's value of 26.13% is 8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Consolidated's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.58 to 32.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.19 vs. the industry median of 28.42, Cathay Consolidated 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.42, based on 1,024 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. Cathay Consolidated's current Gross Margin % of 26.13% is 8% 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 Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Consolidated's current Gross Margin % is 26.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$114.44, compared to a current price of NT$113.50 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.19 and 8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. Cathay Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342), the current Gross Margin % is 26.13% 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$113.50 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$114.44.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Consolidated to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1342:
Gross Margin %: 26.13% (near median its 10-year median of 26.19)
GF Value™: NT$114.44 vs. price of NT$113.50 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#532 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1342 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Consolidated Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacturing of TPU film, air mattresses, covers, laminated fabrics, and bladders. Its revenue mainly comes from the production and sale of functional fabrics. It operates in Taiwan, Asia, the Americas, Others, and the majority of its revenue comes from Asia. The main product of the Company is TPU film, air mattress, cover, laminated fabrics and bladder. The company's products are used in Aviation, Marine, Medical, Outdoor, and Industrial.
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