Fortune Electric CoTPE:1519 +1.72%94 Gross Margin % is 42.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 16.87. GuruFocus rates TPE:1519 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$741.84 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Fortune Electric Co ranks better than 79.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fortune Electric Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1519'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.41 Med: 16.87 Max: 40.48
Current: 40.48
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fortune Electric Co was 40.48%. The lowest was 10.41%. And the median was 16.87%.
TPE:1519's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.27% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs TPE:1519: 40.48
Fortune Electric Co had a gross margin of 42.20% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fortune Electric Co was 24.30% per year.
Fortune Electric Co (TPE:1519) 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
Fortune Electric Co had a gross margin of 42.20% 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.
Fortune Electric Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fortune Electric Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fortune Electric 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Fortune Electric 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.
Fortune Electric Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Fortune Electric Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fortune Electric 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.
Fortune Electric Co (TPE:1519) has a Gross Margin % of 42.20% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fortune Electric Co and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 16.87. Over the past decade, Fortune Electric Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.41 to 40.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortune Electric Co ranks #621 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Fortune Electric Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Fortune Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 42.20% is 150% above median its 10-year median of 16.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.41 to a high of 40.48. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Fortune Electric Co's value of 42.20% is 57.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fortune Electric Co ranks #621 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fortune Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortune Electric Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Fortune Electric Co ranks #621 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fortune Electric Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Fortune Electric Co's value of 42.20% is 57.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Fortune Electric Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.41 to 40.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.87 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Fortune Electric 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Fortune Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 42.20% is 57.5% 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 Fortune Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortune Electric Co's current Gross Margin % is 42.20%, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 16.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortune Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortune Electric Co (TPE:1519) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$741.84, compared to a current price of NT$770.00 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.20%, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 16.87 and 57.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Fortune Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100. 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 Fortune Electric Co (TPE:1519), the current Gross Margin % is 42.20% 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 Fortune Electric Co (TPE:1519) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortune Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$770.00 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$741.84.
GuruFocus considers Fortune Electric Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1519:
Gross Margin %: 42.20% (150% above median its 10-year median of 16.87)
GF Value™: NT$741.84 vs. price of NT$770.00 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% above the Industrial Products median (#621 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1519 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortune Electric Co Ltd manufactures, processes and trades transformers, distribution panels, low voltage switches and substation equipment. Its products include Power Transformer, Distribution Transformer, Cast Resin Transformer, Amorphous Metal Core Transformer, Metal-Clad Switchgear, Gas Insulated Switch, Switchgear Panel, Motor Control Center, and Transmission And Distribution Apparatus. Its segments are Electrical Department and Turnkey Department. The electrical department manufactures, processes and trades transformers, distributors, low pressure switches and substation equipment; and the turnkey department mainly engages in engineering contracts. The electrical department segment derives majority of the revenue. Geographically it operates in North America, Taiwan, Asia, and Others.
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