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Basso IndustryTPE:1527 +1.34%78 Gross Margin % is 17.43% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 27.42. GuruFocus rates TPE:1527 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$35.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Basso Industry ranks worse than 66.51% on this metric.
Basso Industry Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Basso Industry's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1527'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.93 Med: 27.42 Max: 31.2
Current: 20.93
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Basso Industry was 31.20%. The lowest was 20.93%. And the median was 27.42%.
TPE:1527's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.51% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.84
vs TPE:1527: 20.93
Basso Industry had a gross margin of 17.43% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Basso Industry was -1.30% per year.
Basso Industry (TPE:1527) 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
Basso Industry had a gross margin of 17.43% 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.
Basso Industry Gross Margin % Related Terms
Basso Industry Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Basso Industry'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.
TPE:1527 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Basso Industry'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.
Basso Industry Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Basso Industry's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Basso Industry'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.
Basso Industry (TPE:1527) has a Gross Margin % of 17.43% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Basso Industry and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 27.42. Over the past decade, Basso Industry's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.93 to 31.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Basso Industry ranks #1994 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Basso Industry's Gross Margin % too high?
Basso Industry's current Gross Margin % of 17.43% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 27.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.93 to a high of 31.20. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Basso Industry's value of 17.43% is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Basso Industry ranks #1994 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Basso Industry has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basso Industry's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Basso Industry ranks #1994 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Basso Industry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Basso Industry's value of 17.43% is 35.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Basso Industry's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.93 to 31.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.42 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Basso Industry 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.84, based on 2,998 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. Basso Industry's current Gross Margin % of 17.43% is 35.1% 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 Basso Industry and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Basso Industry's current Gross Margin % is 17.43%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 27.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Basso Industry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basso Industry (TPE:1527) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$35.85, compared to a current price of NT$33.95 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.43%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 27.42 and 35.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.84. Basso Industry's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Basso Industry (TPE:1527), the current Gross Margin % is 17.43% 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 Basso Industry (TPE:1527) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basso Industry stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$33.95 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$35.85.
GuruFocus considers Basso Industry to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1527:
Gross Margin %: 17.43% (36% below median its 10-year median of 27.42)
GF Value™: NT$35.85 vs. price of NT$33.95 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1994 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1527 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Basso Industry Corp is a manufacturer of pneumatic fastening tools. The company produces air nailers, air impact wrenches, air ratchet wrenches, air saws, air hammers, air sanders, air drills and screwdrivers, gas nailers, air grinders, and air carton closers. Basso also offers Original Equipment Manufacturing services including design, molding and casting, machining, polishing, painting, and plastic injection services. It has one reportable segment, the pneumatic hand tool. This segment is mainly involved in manufacturing and selling nail machines and pneumatic tools, providing products, and managing relevant skills and marketing strategies. Geographically, the company operates in United States, which derives maximum revenue; Taiwan; Germany; Japan; Finland; and Others.
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