Jung Shing Wire CoTPE:1617 73 Gross Margin % is 6.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 11.99. GuruFocus rates TPE:1617 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,992 Industrial Products companies, Jung Shing Wire Co ranks worse than 93.62% on this metric.
Jung Shing Wire Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jung Shing Wire Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1617'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.03 Med: 11.99 Max: 14.59
Current: 7.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Jung Shing Wire Co was 14.59%. The lowest was 7.03%. And the median was 11.99%.
TPE:1617's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.62% of 2992
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs TPE:1617: 7.23
Jung Shing Wire Co had a gross margin of 6.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jung Shing Wire Co was -11.20% per year.
Jung Shing Wire Co (TPE:1617) 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
Jung Shing Wire Co had a gross margin of 6.74% 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.
Jung Shing Wire Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jung Shing Wire Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jung Shing Wire 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, Jung Shing Wire 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.
Jung Shing Wire Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Jung Shing Wire Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jung Shing Wire 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.
Jung Shing Wire Co (TPE:1617) has a Gross Margin % of 6.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jung Shing Wire Co and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 11.99. Over the past decade, Jung Shing Wire Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.03 to 14.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Jung Shing Wire Co ranks #2801 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Jung Shing Wire Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Jung Shing Wire Co's current Gross Margin % of 6.74% is 44% below median its 10-year median of 11.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.03 to a high of 14.59. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Jung Shing Wire Co's value of 6.74% is 74.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jung Shing Wire Co ranks #2801 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jung Shing Wire Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jung Shing Wire Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Jung Shing Wire Co ranks #2801 out of 2992 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jung Shing Wire Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Jung Shing Wire Co's value of 6.74% is 74.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Jung Shing Wire Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.03 to 14.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.99 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Jung Shing Wire 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 26.82, based on 2,992 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. Jung Shing Wire Co's current Gross Margin % of 6.74% is 74.9% 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 Jung Shing Wire Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jung Shing Wire Co's current Gross Margin % is 6.74%, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 11.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jung Shing Wire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jung Shing Wire Co (TPE:1617) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.05, compared to a current price of NT$23.50 — trading 37.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.74%, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 11.99 and 74.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Jung Shing Wire Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Jung Shing Wire Co (TPE:1617), the current Gross Margin % is 6.74% 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 Jung Shing Wire Co (TPE:1617) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jung Shing Wire Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$23.50 is trading 37.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.05.
GuruFocus considers Jung Shing Wire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1617:
Gross Margin %: 6.74% (44% below median its 10-year median of 11.99)
GF Value™: NT$17.05 vs. price of NT$23.50 (37.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.9% below the Industrial Products median (#2801 of 2992)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1617 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jung Shing Wire Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and processing of enameled wires and downstream products, and the trading of related machinery and equipment. Its product portfolio comprises general enameled wire, self-melting enameled wire, and special enameled wire. The group has a reporting segment: the wire department, which manufactures various kinds of degaussing rings, enameled wire, and Litz wire. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Mainland China, followed by Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and other countries.
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