Pan German Universal MotorsTPE:2247 -1.91%87 Gross Margin % is 11.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 11.69. GuruFocus rates TPE:2247 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$276.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Pan German Universal Motors ranks worse than 83.45% on this metric.
Pan German Universal Motors (TPE:2247) 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
Pan German Universal Motors had a gross margin of 11.04% 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.
Pan German Universal Motors Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pan German Universal Motors Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:2247 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Pan German Universal Motors'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.
Pan German Universal Motors Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pan German Universal Motors's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pan German Universal Motors'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.
Pan German Universal Motors (TPE:2247) has a Gross Margin % of 11.04% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pan German Universal Motors and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.69. Over the past decade, Pan German Universal Motors' Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.11 to 12.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Pan German Universal Motors ranks #1094 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 83.4%.
Is Pan German Universal Motors' Gross Margin % too high?
Pan German Universal Motors' current Gross Margin % of 11.04% is near median its 10-year median of 11.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.11 to a high of 12.13. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Pan German Universal Motors' value of 11.04% is 44.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pan German Universal Motors ranks #1094 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pan German Universal Motors has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan German Universal Motors' Gross Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Pan German Universal Motors ranks #1094 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pan German Universal Motors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Pan German Universal Motors' value of 11.04% is 44.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Pan German Universal Motors' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.11 to 12.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.69 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Pan German Universal Motors 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. Pan German Universal Motors's current Gross Margin % of 11.04% is 44.4% 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 Pan German Universal Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pan German Universal Motors's current Gross Margin % is 11.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pan German Universal Motors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan German Universal Motors (TPE:2247) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$276.95, compared to a current price of NT$231.00 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.69 and 44.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Pan German Universal Motors' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Pan German Universal Motors (TPE:2247), the current Gross Margin % is 11.04% 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 Pan German Universal Motors (TPE:2247) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan German Universal Motors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$231.00 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$276.95.
GuruFocus considers Pan German Universal Motors to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2247:
Gross Margin %: 11.04% (near median its 10-year median of 11.69)
GF Value™: NT$276.95 vs. price of NT$231.00 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1094 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pan German Universal Motors Ltd operates as a specialized foundry that sells vehicles, parts, and accessories, and provides after-sales maintenance and repairs. The brands operated by the company are BMW, MINI, and Porsche. The company's revenue comes from the sale of automotive products and service revenue from vehicle maintenance services.
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