China Man-Made FiberTPE:1718 -7.81%69 Gross Margin % is 76.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 52.62. GuruFocus rates TPE:1718 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 44 Banks companies, China Man-Made Fiber ranks better than 81.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Man-Made Fiber's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1718'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.76 Med: 52.62 Max: 75.6
Current: 75.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of China Man-Made Fiber was 75.60%. The lowest was 30.76%. And the median was 52.62%.
TPE:1718's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.82% of 44
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 41.015
vs TPE:1718: 75.60
China Man-Made Fiber had a gross margin of 76.61% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China Man-Made Fiber was 8.80% per year.
China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) 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
China Man-Made Fiber had a gross margin of 76.61% 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.
China Man-Made Fiber Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Man-Made Fiber Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Man-Made Fiber'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, China Man-Made Fiber'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.
China Man-Made Fiber Gross Margin % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, China Man-Made Fiber's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Man-Made Fiber'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.
China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) has a Gross Margin % of 76.61% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Man-Made Fiber and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 52.62. Over the past decade, China Man-Made Fiber's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.76 to 75.60. According to the industry distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #8 out of 44 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is China Man-Made Fiber's Gross Margin % too high?
China Man-Made Fiber's current Gross Margin % of 76.61% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 52.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.76 to a high of 75.60. The Banks industry median Gross Margin % is 41.02. China Man-Made Fiber's value of 76.61% is 86.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #8 out of 44 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Man-Made Fiber has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Man-Made Fiber's Gross Margin % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, China Man-Made Fiber ranks #8 out of 44 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Man-Made Fiber in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 41.02. China Man-Made Fiber's value of 76.61% is 86.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China Man-Made Fiber's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.76 to 75.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.62 vs. the industry median of 41.02, China Man-Made Fiber 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 a Banks company?
The median Gross Margin % among Banks companies is 41.02, based on 44 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. China Man-Made Fiber's current Gross Margin % of 76.61% is 86.8% 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 China Man-Made Fiber and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Gross Margin % is 41.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Man-Made Fiber's current Gross Margin % is 76.61%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 52.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Man-Made Fiber stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.30, compared to a current price of NT$13.60 — trading 46.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 76.61%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 52.62 and 86.8% above the Banks industry median of 41.02. China Man-Made Fiber's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718), the current Gross Margin % is 76.61% 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 China Man-Made Fiber (TPE:1718) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Man-Made Fiber stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$13.60 is trading 46.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.30.
GuruFocus considers China Man-Made Fiber to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1718:
Gross Margin %: 76.61% (46% above median its 10-year median of 52.62)
GF Value™: NT$9.30 vs. price of NT$13.60 (46.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.8% above the Banks median (#8 of 44)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Man-Made Fiber Corp makes and sells chemicals and fiber products, including polyester yarn and filament, and rayon yarn and fiber, which are used to make apparel, footwear, and industrial cloth. The company's segments include Chemical Industry Department, Chemical Fiber Department, Bank departments, and other departments. The majority of its revenue is generated from banking departments.
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