China Steel ChemicalTPE:1723 77 Gross Margin % is 17.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 24.15. GuruFocus rates TPE:1723 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$78.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,556 Chemicals companies, China Steel Chemical ranks worse than 62.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Steel Chemical's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1723'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.93 Med: 24.15 Max: 28.51
Current: 18.93
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of China Steel Chemical was 28.51%. The lowest was 18.93%. And the median was 24.15%.
TPE:1723's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.66% of 1556
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.465
vs TPE:1723: 18.93
China Steel Chemical had a gross margin of 17.58% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China Steel Chemical was 0.30% per year.
China Steel Chemical (TPE:1723) 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 Steel Chemical had a gross margin of 17.58% 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.
China Steel Chemical Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Steel Chemical Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Steel Chemical'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, China Steel Chemical'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 Steel Chemical Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Steel Chemical's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Steel Chemical'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 Steel Chemical (TPE:1723) has a Gross Margin % of 17.58% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Steel Chemical and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 24.15. Over the past decade, China Steel Chemical's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.93 to 28.51. According to the industry distribution chart, China Steel Chemical ranks #975 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is China Steel Chemical's Gross Margin % too high?
China Steel Chemical's current Gross Margin % of 17.58% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 24.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.93 to a high of 28.51. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. China Steel Chemical's value of 17.58% is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Steel Chemical ranks #975 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Steel Chemical has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel Chemical's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Steel Chemical ranks #975 out of 1556 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Steel Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. China Steel Chemical's value of 17.58% is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China Steel Chemical's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.93 to 28.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.15 vs. the industry median of 23.47, China Steel Chemical 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.47, based on 1,556 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 Steel Chemical's current Gross Margin % of 17.58% is 25.1% 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 China Steel Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Steel Chemical's current Gross Margin % is 17.58%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 24.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel Chemical (TPE:1723) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$78.73, compared to a current price of NT$84.40 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.58%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 24.15 and 25.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.47. China Steel Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Steel Chemical (TPE:1723), the current Gross Margin % is 17.58% 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 Steel Chemical (TPE:1723) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$84.40 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$78.73.
GuruFocus considers China Steel Chemical to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1723:
Gross Margin %: 17.58% (27% below median its 10-year median of 24.15)
GF Value™: NT$78.73 vs. price of NT$84.40 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Chemicals median (#975 of 1556)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1723 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Steel Chemical Corp is engaged in the production, processing, and sales of coal tar distillation products, Naphtha products, and coke products. Besides, it also trades related upstream and downstream products. The firm operates in segments: CSCC/CCSNM includes the production and marketing of chemical products, and EWI includes Investments. Geographically, it operates in Taiwan, Australia, and China, with the maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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