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Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CSBC Taiwan's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2 Mil. CSBC Taiwan's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,732 Mil. Therefore, CSBC Taiwan's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSBC Taiwan's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2208'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.88 Med: -10.69 Max: 2.9
Current: -4.8
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CSBC Taiwan was 2.90%. The lowest was -34.88%. And the median was -10.69%.
TPE:2208's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 95.66% of 346
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.77
vs TPE:2208: -4.80
CSBC Taiwan had a gross margin of 0.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CSBC Taiwan was 0.00% per year.
CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) 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
CSBC Taiwan had a gross margin of 0.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
CSBC Taiwan Gross Margin % Related Terms
CSBC Taiwan Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSBC Taiwan'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:2208 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CSBC Taiwan'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.
CSBC Taiwan Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CSBC Taiwan's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSBC Taiwan'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.
CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) has a Gross Margin % of 0.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CSBC Taiwan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CSBC Taiwan ranks #331 out of 346 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 95.7%.
Is CSBC Taiwan's Gross Margin % too high?
CSBC Taiwan's current Gross Margin % is 0.05%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.77. CSBC Taiwan's value of 0.05% is 99.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSBC Taiwan ranks #331 out of 346 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CSBC Taiwan has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSBC Taiwan's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CSBC Taiwan ranks #331 out of 346 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CSBC Taiwan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.77. CSBC Taiwan's value of 0.05% is 99.8% below this benchmark. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.77, based on 346 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. CSBC Taiwan's current Gross Margin % of 0.05% is 99.8% 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 CSBC Taiwan and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSBC Taiwan's current Gross Margin % is 0.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSBC Taiwan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.52, compared to a current price of NT$20.10 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.05% and 99.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.77. CSBC Taiwan's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208), the current Gross Margin % is 0.05% as of Mar. 2026. 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 CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSBC Taiwan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$20.10 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.52.
GuruFocus considers CSBC Taiwan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2208:
Gross Margin %: 0.05%
GF Value™: NT$18.52 vs. price of NT$20.10 (8.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 99.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#331 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2208 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSBC Corp Taiwan is engaged in the design, construction, repair, and conversion of ships and offshore engineering equipment. The company operates through four segments: Construction of Ships and Vessels, Machinery Building, Ship/Vessel Repairs, and All Other Segments. The Construction of Ships and Vessels segment, which contributes the majority of revenue, focuses on the manufacture and repair of marine vessels, oil drilling rigs, and onshore equipment. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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