The historical rank and industry rank for Sunko Ink Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1721'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.3 Med: 6.17 Max: 18.91
Current: -7.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sunko Ink Co was 18.91%. The lowest was -7.30%. And the median was 6.17%.
TPE:1721's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 97.75% of 1555
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.44
vs TPE:1721: -7.30
Sunko Ink Co had a gross margin of -19.76% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sunko Ink Co was 0.00% per year.
Sunko Ink Co (TPE:1721) 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
Sunko Ink Co had a gross margin of -19.76% 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.
Sunko Ink Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sunko Ink Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Sunko Ink 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 Chemicals subindustry, Sunko Ink 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.
Sunko Ink Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sunko Ink Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunko Ink 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.
Sunko Ink Co (TPE:1721) has a Gross Margin % of -19.76% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sunko Ink Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunko Ink Co ranks #1520 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Sunko Ink Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sunko Ink Co's current Gross Margin % is -19.76%. Based on the distribution chart, Sunko Ink Co ranks #1520 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sunko Ink Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunko Ink Co's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sunko Ink Co ranks #1520 out of 1555 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sunko Ink Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.44, based on 1,555 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. 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 Sunko Ink Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunko Ink Co's current Gross Margin % is -19.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunko Ink Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunko Ink Co (TPE:1721) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.42, compared to a current price of NT$26.45 — trading 153.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -19.76%. Sunko Ink Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Sunko Ink Co (TPE:1721), the current Gross Margin % is -19.76% 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 Sunko Ink Co (TPE:1721) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunko Ink Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$26.45 is trading 153.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.42.
GuruFocus considers Sunko Ink Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1721:
Gross Margin %: -19.76%
GF Value™: NT$10.42 vs. price of NT$26.45 (153.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1721 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunko Ink Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of certain chemicals and industrial materials. The group's product lines are Argochemicals; Fine Chemicals: curing agent, non-halogenated flame retardant, reducing agent, antioxidant; Polymer: PU-Based surface treating agent, Polymer-TPU, Polymer-TPV; and UV Absorbers. The Group's business mainly involves the manufacturing, processing, and trading of various plant protection pesticides, specialty chemicals, and plastic raw materials.
44GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TPE:1721
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TPE:1721 has been successfully added to your 
