Feng Hsin Steel CoTPE:2015 +0.49%79 Gross Margin % is 11.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 12.52. GuruFocus rates TPE:2015 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$56.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, Feng Hsin Steel Co ranks worse than 52.95% on this metric.
Feng Hsin Steel Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Feng Hsin Steel Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2015'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.19 Med: 12.52 Max: 15.42
Current: 11.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Feng Hsin Steel Co was 15.42%. The lowest was 10.19%. And the median was 12.52%.
TPE:2015's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.95% of 593
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.6
vs TPE:2015: 11.53
Feng Hsin Steel Co had a gross margin of 11.65% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Feng Hsin Steel Co was -5.70% per year.
Feng Hsin Steel Co (TPE:2015) 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
Feng Hsin Steel Co had a gross margin of 11.65% 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.
Feng Hsin Steel Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Feng Hsin Steel Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Feng Hsin Steel 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.
TPE:2015 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Feng Hsin Steel 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.
Feng Hsin Steel Co Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Feng Hsin Steel Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Feng Hsin Steel 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.
Feng Hsin Steel Co (TPE:2015) has a Gross Margin % of 11.65% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Feng Hsin Steel Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.52. Over the past decade, Feng Hsin Steel Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.19 to 15.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Feng Hsin Steel Co ranks #314 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Feng Hsin Steel Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Feng Hsin Steel Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.65% is near median its 10-year median of 12.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.19 to a high of 15.42. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Feng Hsin Steel Co's value of 11.65% is 7.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Feng Hsin Steel Co ranks #314 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Feng Hsin Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Feng Hsin Steel Co's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Feng Hsin Steel Co ranks #314 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Feng Hsin Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Feng Hsin Steel Co's value of 11.65% is 7.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Feng Hsin Steel Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.19 to 15.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.52 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Feng Hsin Steel 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 a Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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. Feng Hsin Steel Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.65% is 7.5% 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 Feng Hsin Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Feng Hsin Steel Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Feng Hsin Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Feng Hsin Steel Co (TPE:2015) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$56.70, compared to a current price of NT$61.00 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.52 and 7.5% below the Steel industry median of 12.60. Feng Hsin Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Feng Hsin Steel Co (TPE:2015), the current Gross Margin % is 11.65% 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 Feng Hsin Steel Co (TPE:2015) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Feng Hsin Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$61.00 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$56.70.
GuruFocus considers Feng Hsin Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2015:
Gross Margin %: 11.65% (near median its 10-year median of 12.52)
GF Value™: NT$56.70 vs. price of NT$61.00 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% below the Steel median (#314 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2015 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Feng Hsin Steel Co Ltd manufacture and sell various types of steel products. The services provided by the Group mainly consist of transportation and insurance services for the various steel products sold. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, processing and trading of various angle iron, round iron, flat iron, flat bar, and others, along with the operation and investment of various incidental businesses. Its Steel Rolling Mill produces carbon steel and special steel. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan.
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