Lealea Enterprise CoTPE:1444 +9.94%55 Gross Margin % is 4.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.87. GuruFocus rates TPE:1444 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$6.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lealea Enterprise Co ranks worse than 94.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lealea Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1444'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.75 Med: 6.87 Max: 12
Current: 2.55
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lealea Enterprise Co was 12.00%. The lowest was -0.75%. And the median was 6.87%.
TPE:1444's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 94.14% of 1024
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.415
vs TPE:1444: 2.55
Lealea Enterprise Co had a gross margin of 4.59% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lealea Enterprise Co was 0.00% per year.
Lealea Enterprise Co (TPE:1444) 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
Lealea Enterprise Co had a gross margin of 4.59% 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.
Lealea Enterprise Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lealea Enterprise Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lealea Enterprise Co'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.
Lealea Enterprise Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Lealea Enterprise 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.
Lealea Enterprise Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lealea Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lealea Enterprise 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.
Lealea Enterprise Co (TPE:1444) has a Gross Margin % of 4.59% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lealea Enterprise Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Lealea Enterprise Co ranks #964 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Lealea Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Lealea Enterprise Co's current Gross Margin % of 4.59% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.87. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Lealea Enterprise Co's value of 4.59% is 83.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lealea Enterprise Co ranks #964 out of 1024 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lealea Enterprise Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lealea Enterprise Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lealea Enterprise Co ranks #964 out of 1024 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lealea Enterprise Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Lealea Enterprise Co's value of 4.59% is 83.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.87 vs. the industry median of 28.42, Lealea Enterprise Co 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. Lealea Enterprise Co's current Gross Margin % of 4.59% is 83.8% 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 Lealea Enterprise Co 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. Lealea Enterprise Co's current Gross Margin % is 4.59%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lealea Enterprise Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lealea Enterprise Co (TPE:1444) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$6.67, compared to a current price of NT$8.96 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.59%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.87 and 83.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. Lealea Enterprise Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Lealea Enterprise Co (TPE:1444), the current Gross Margin % is 4.59% 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 Lealea Enterprise Co (TPE:1444) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lealea Enterprise Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$8.96 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$6.67.
GuruFocus considers Lealea Enterprise Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1444:
Gross Margin %: 4.59% (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.87)
GF Value™: NT$6.67 vs. price of NT$8.96 (34.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#964 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1444 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lealea Enterprise Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sales of polyester fully oriented yarn, polyester draw textured yarn, and polyester chip. It has four segments Textile segment engaged in the manufacturing and sales of polyester fully oriented yarn, polyester chip, polyester draw textured yarn, weaving, dyeing and finishing, processing of artificial fiber fabrics; Construction segment engaged in building, land, and parking space related businesses; Film segment engaged in the Manufacturing of nylon film; Investment and other sectors are mainly investment in various production businesses, coal trading, wholesale of leisure and sports products, power generation and sales, and retail businesses of which majority of revenue comes from Textile. It mainly operates in Asia.
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