Chun Yu WorksTPE:2012 -0.67%61 Gross Margin % is 13.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 16.20. GuruFocus rates TPE:2012 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 598 Steel companies, Chun Yu Works ranks better than 52.84% on this metric.
Chun Yu Works & Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chun Yu Works's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2012'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.77 Med: 16.2 Max: 18.73
Current: 13.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chun Yu Works was 18.73%. The lowest was 13.77%. And the median was 16.20%.
TPE:2012's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.84% of 598
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.61
vs TPE:2012: 13.77
Chun Yu Works had a gross margin of 13.55% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chun Yu Works was -2.30% per year.
Chun Yu Works (TPE:2012) 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
Chun Yu Works had a gross margin of 13.55% 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.
Chun Yu Works Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chun Yu Works Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chun Yu Works'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.
TPE:2012 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Chun Yu Works'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.
Chun Yu Works Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chun Yu Works's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chun Yu Works'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.
Chun Yu Works (TPE:2012) has a Gross Margin % of 13.55% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chun Yu Works and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 16.20. Over the past decade, Chun Yu Works' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.77 to 18.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Chun Yu Works ranks #282 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Chun Yu Works' Gross Margin % too high?
Chun Yu Works' current Gross Margin % of 13.55% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 16.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.77 to a high of 18.73. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Chun Yu Works' value of 13.55% is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chun Yu Works ranks #282 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chun Yu Works has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chun Yu Works' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chun Yu Works ranks #282 out of 598 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Chun Yu Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Chun Yu Works' value of 13.55% is 7.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Chun Yu Works' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.77 to 18.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.20 vs. the industry median of 12.61, Chun Yu Works 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.61, based on 598 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. Chun Yu Works's current Gross Margin % of 13.55% is 7.5% 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 Chun Yu Works and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chun Yu Works's current Gross Margin % is 13.55%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 16.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chun Yu Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chun Yu Works (TPE:2012) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.24, compared to a current price of NT$14.90 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.55%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 16.20 and 7.5% above the Steel industry median of 12.61. Chun Yu Works' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Chun Yu Works (TPE:2012), the current Gross Margin % is 13.55% 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 Chun Yu Works (TPE:2012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chun Yu Works stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$14.90 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.24.
GuruFocus considers Chun Yu Works to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2012:
Gross Margin %: 13.55% (16% below median its 10-year median of 16.20)
GF Value™: NT$19.24 vs. price of NT$14.90 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Steel median (#282 of 598)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chun Yu Works & Co Ltd manufactures steel products. The Company is engaged in the manufacture and sales of screws, nuts and wire rods, and other related products. The company's product portfolio comprises aerospace fasteners and medical equipment, automotive fasteners, cold drown wire and annealing wire, bolts, nuts, and self-tapping screws, and others. The group's reportable segment consists of the Screw segment; mainly engaged in the manufacture, process, and trade of screws and nuts. This segment generates the majority of the revenue. The machinery segment is engaged in the manufacture, assembly, and trade of machine tools and chemical machinery. The investment segment engages in general investment.
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