Nantex Industry CoTPE:2108 +5.11%66 Gross Margin % is 25.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 23.51. GuruFocus rates TPE:2108 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, Nantex Industry Co ranks worse than 53.25% on this metric.
Nantex Industry Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nantex Industry Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2108'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.11 Med: 23.51 Max: 52.05
Current: 22.34
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nantex Industry Co was 52.05%. The lowest was 19.11%. And the median was 23.51%.
TPE:2108's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.25% of 1555
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.44
vs TPE:2108: 22.34
Nantex Industry Co had a gross margin of 25.29% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nantex Industry Co was -17.00% per year.
Nantex Industry Co (TPE:2108) 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
Nantex Industry Co had a gross margin of 25.29% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Nantex Industry Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nantex Industry Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nantex Industry 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:2108 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nantex Industry 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.
Nantex Industry Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nantex Industry Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nantex Industry 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.
Nantex Industry Co (TPE:2108) has a Gross Margin % of 25.29% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nantex Industry Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.51. Over the past decade, Nantex Industry Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.11 to 52.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Nantex Industry Co ranks #828 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Nantex Industry Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Nantex Industry Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.29% is near median its 10-year median of 23.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.11 to a high of 52.05. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Nantex Industry Co's value of 25.29% is 7.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nantex Industry Co ranks #828 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nantex Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nantex Industry Co's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nantex Industry Co ranks #828 out of 1555 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nantex Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Nantex Industry Co's value of 25.29% is 7.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nantex Industry Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.11 to 52.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.51 vs. the industry median of 23.44, Nantex Industry Co 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 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. Nantex Industry Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.29% is 7.9% 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 Nantex Industry 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. Nantex Industry Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nantex Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nantex Industry Co (TPE:2108) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.91, compared to a current price of NT$29.85 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.51 and 7.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.44. Nantex Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Nantex Industry Co (TPE:2108), the current Gross Margin % is 25.29% 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 Nantex Industry Co (TPE:2108) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nantex Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$29.85 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.91.
GuruFocus considers Nantex Industry Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2108:
Gross Margin %: 25.29% (near median its 10-year median of 23.51)
GF Value™: NT$32.91 vs. price of NT$29.85 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.9% above the Chemicals median (#828 of 1555)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2108 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nantex Industry Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacture, processing, and sales of various types of latex, rubber, and related products, with both domestic and international sales. The Company is involved in the production and distribution of four product categories: NBR/SBR synthetic latex, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), carbon masterbatch, and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). It operates in Taiwan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and other countries, with the majority of its revenue generated from China.
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