Hua Yu Lien Development CoTPE:1436 78 Gross Margin % is 52.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 31.18. GuruFocus rates TPE:1436 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$46.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Real Estate companies, Hua Yu Lien Development Co ranks better than 63.76% on this metric.
Hua Yu Lien Development Co (TPE:1436) 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
Hua Yu Lien Development Co had a gross margin of 52.84% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Hua Yu Lien Development Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hua Yu Lien Development Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Hua Yu Lien Development Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Hua Yu Lien Development 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.
Hua Yu Lien Development Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hua Yu Lien Development Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hua Yu Lien Development 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.
Hua Yu Lien Development Co (TPE:1436) has a Gross Margin % of 52.84% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hua Yu Lien Development Co and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 31.18. Over the past decade, Hua Yu Lien Development Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.31 to 83.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Hua Yu Lien Development Co ranks #595 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Hua Yu Lien Development Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hua Yu Lien Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 52.84% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 31.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.31 to a high of 83.85. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Hua Yu Lien Development Co's value of 52.84% is 42.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hua Yu Lien Development Co ranks #595 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hua Yu Lien Development Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hua Yu Lien Development Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hua Yu Lien Development Co ranks #595 out of 1642 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hua Yu Lien Development Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Hua Yu Lien Development Co's value of 52.84% is 42.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hua Yu Lien Development Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.31 to 83.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.18 vs. the industry median of 36.98, Hua Yu Lien Development 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.98, based on 1,642 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. Hua Yu Lien Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 52.84% is 42.9% 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 Hua Yu Lien Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hua Yu Lien Development Co's current Gross Margin % is 52.84%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 31.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hua Yu Lien Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Yu Lien Development Co (TPE:1436) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$46.40, compared to a current price of NT$44.90 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.84%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 31.18 and 42.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.98. Hua Yu Lien Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 Hua Yu Lien Development Co (TPE:1436), the current Gross Margin % is 52.84% 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 Hua Yu Lien Development Co (TPE:1436) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Yu Lien Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$44.90 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$46.40.
GuruFocus considers Hua Yu Lien Development Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1436:
Gross Margin %: 52.84% (69% above median its 10-year median of 31.18)
GF Value™: NT$46.40 vs. price of NT$44.90 (3.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.9% above the Real Estate median (#595 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hua Yu Lien Development Co Ltd is engaged in Housing and Building Development and Rental, Real Estate Business, and Real Estate Leasing Business. Its reportable segments are: Building Department segment includes Real Estate Business, and Construction segment includes Business of buildings and civil construction. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the Building Department segment.
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