Awea Mechantronic CoTPE:1530 +0.70%64 Gross Margin % is 15.17% as of Sep. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 19.08. GuruFocus rates TPE:1530 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$23.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, Awea Mechantronic Co ranks worse than 84.56% on this metric.
Awea Mechantronic Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Awea Mechantronic Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1530'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.91 Med: 19.08 Max: 21.54
Current: 12.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Awea Mechantronic Co was 21.54%. The lowest was 12.91%. And the median was 19.08%.
TPE:1530's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.56% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.83
vs TPE:1530: 12.91
Awea Mechantronic Co had a gross margin of 15.17% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Awea Mechantronic Co was -3.90% per year.
Awea Mechantronic Co (TPE:1530) 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
Awea Mechantronic Co had a gross margin of 15.17% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Awea Mechantronic Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Awea Mechantronic Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Awea Mechantronic 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.
TPE:1530 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Awea Mechantronic 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.
Awea Mechantronic Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Awea Mechantronic Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Awea Mechantronic 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.
Awea Mechantronic Co (TPE:1530) has a Gross Margin % of 15.17% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Awea Mechantronic Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 19.08. Over the past decade, Awea Mechantronic Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.91 to 21.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Awea Mechantronic Co ranks #2531 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Awea Mechantronic Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Awea Mechantronic Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.17% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 19.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.91 to a high of 21.54. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Awea Mechantronic Co's value of 15.17% is 43.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Awea Mechantronic Co ranks #2531 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Awea Mechantronic Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Awea Mechantronic Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Awea Mechantronic Co ranks #2531 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Awea Mechantronic Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Awea Mechantronic Co's value of 15.17% is 43.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Awea Mechantronic Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.91 to 21.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.08 vs. the industry median of 26.83, Awea Mechantronic 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.83, based on 2,993 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. Awea Mechantronic Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.17% is 43.5% 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 Awea Mechantronic Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Awea Mechantronic Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.17%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 19.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Awea Mechantronic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awea Mechantronic Co (TPE:1530) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$23.69, compared to a current price of NT$28.75 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.17%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 19.08 and 43.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.83. Awea Mechantronic Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Awea Mechantronic Co (TPE:1530), the current Gross Margin % is 15.17% as of Sep. 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 Awea Mechantronic Co (TPE:1530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Awea Mechantronic Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$28.75 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$23.69.
GuruFocus considers Awea Mechantronic Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1530:
Gross Margin %: 15.17% (20% below median its 10-year median of 19.08)
GF Value™: NT$23.69 vs. price of NT$28.75 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.5% below the Industrial Products median (#2531 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Awea Mechantronic Co Ltd designs manufactures and sells computer numerically controlled machine tools. The company's products include bridge-type machines, CNC vertical machines, gantry-type machines, and horizontal boring machines. It has two segments Taiwan Area and Awea (Suzhou). The company operates in Asia, America, Europe and other countries.
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