Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1615) 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
Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co had a gross margin of 24.96% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co Gross Margin % Chart
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Dahn Electric Wire & Cable 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.
Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dahn Electric Wire & Cable 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.
Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1615) has a Gross Margin % of 24.96% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 14.61. Over the past decade, Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.82 to 22.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #1843 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.96% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 14.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.82 to a high of 22.69. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co's value of 24.96% is 6.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #1843 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co ranks #1843 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co's value of 24.96% is 6.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.82 to 22.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.61 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Dahn Electric Wire & Cable 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 26.80, 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. Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co's current Gross Margin % of 24.96% is 6.9% 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 Dahn Electric Wire & Cable 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. Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co's current Gross Margin % is 24.96%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 14.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1615) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$46.98, compared to a current price of NT$44.50 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.96%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 14.61 and 6.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1615), the current Gross Margin % is 24.96% 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 Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1615) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$44.50 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$46.98.
GuruFocus considers Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1615:
Gross Margin %: 24.96% (71% above median its 10-year median of 14.61)
GF Value™: NT$46.98 vs. price of NT$44.50 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1843 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1615 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dahn Electric Wire & Cable Co Business Description
Dah San Electric Wire & Cable Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of power cables, communication cables, electronic wires, and bare copper wires. In addition, it undertakes various electronic and telecommunications engineering projects, including design, installation, maintenance, quality control, technical services, etc. Furthermore, it develops, leases out, and sells residential buildings. The company has four reportable segments; the Electrical Wire and Cable segment which generates the majority of the revenue, Jointing Engineering, Construction, and other segments. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Taiwan and the rest from Japan, and Other countries.
96GF Score
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