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Big Sun Shine CoTPE:1475 -0.55%78 Gross Margin % is 18.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 20.49. GuruFocus rates TPE:1475 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$39.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Big Sun Shine Co ranks worse than 60.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Big Sun Shine Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1475'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -100.35 Med: 20.49 Max: 27.9
Current: 22.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Big Sun Shine Co was 27.90%. The lowest was -100.35%. And the median was 20.49%.
TPE:1475's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.08% of 1022
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.545
vs TPE:1475: 22.22
Big Sun Shine Co had a gross margin of 18.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Big Sun Shine Co was 4.00% per year.
Big Sun Shine Co (TPE:1475) 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
Big Sun Shine Co had a gross margin of 18.08% 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.
Big Sun Shine Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Big Sun Shine Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Big Sun Shine 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.
Big Sun Shine Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Big Sun Shine 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.
Big Sun Shine Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Big Sun Shine Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big Sun Shine 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.
Big Sun Shine Co (TPE:1475) has a Gross Margin % of 18.08% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Big Sun Shine Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 20.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Big Sun Shine Co ranks #614 out of 1022 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Big Sun Shine Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Big Sun Shine Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.08% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 20.49. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.55. Big Sun Shine Co's value of 18.08% is 36.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big Sun Shine Co ranks #614 out of 1022 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Big Sun Shine Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Sun Shine Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Big Sun Shine Co ranks #614 out of 1022 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Big Sun Shine Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.55. Big Sun Shine Co's value of 18.08% is 36.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.49 vs. the industry median of 28.55, Big Sun Shine 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 28.55, based on 1,022 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. Big Sun Shine Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.08% is 36.7% 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 Big Sun Shine Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big Sun Shine Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.08%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 20.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Sun Shine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Sun Shine Co (TPE:1475) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$39.24, compared to a current price of NT$27.15 — trading 30.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.08%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 20.49 and 36.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.55. Big Sun Shine Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Big Sun Shine Co (TPE:1475), the current Gross Margin % is 18.08% 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 Big Sun Shine Co (TPE:1475) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Sun Shine Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$27.15 is trading 30.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$39.24.
GuruFocus considers Big Sun Shine Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1475:
Gross Margin %: 18.08% (12% below median its 10-year median of 20.49)
GF Value™: NT$39.24 vs. price of NT$27.15 (30.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#614 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1475 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Big Sun Shine Co Ltd is engaged in cloth dyeing and finishing, weaving and trading of various textiles, processing and wholesale and trading of dyes, pigments and industrial additives. Its products include Jacquard/Dobby, Yarn Dyed/Piece Dyed, Fire Retardant, Anti-Microbial, Anti-Odor, Anti-UV, and Insulation Fabric. Geographically it operates in Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Jordan, and Others with majority of revenue deriving from Taiwan.
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