Compeq Manufaturing CoTPE:2313 83 Gross Margin % is 18.70% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 16.90. GuruFocus rates TPE:2313 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$78.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Compeq Manufaturing Co ranks worse than 64.49% on this metric.
TPE:2313's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.49% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs TPE:2313: 18.58
Compeq Manufaturing Co had a gross margin of 18.70% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Compeq Manufaturing Co was -1.60% per year.
Compeq Manufaturing Co (TPE:2313) 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
Compeq Manufaturing Co had a gross margin of 18.70% 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.
Compeq Manufaturing Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Compeq Manufaturing Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compeq Manufaturing 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Compeq Manufaturing 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.
Compeq Manufaturing Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Compeq Manufaturing Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compeq Manufaturing 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.
Compeq Manufaturing Co (TPE:2313) has a Gross Margin % of 18.70% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Compeq Manufaturing Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 16.90. Over the past decade, Compeq Manufaturing Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.69 to 20.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Compeq Manufaturing Co ranks #1580 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Compeq Manufaturing Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Compeq Manufaturing Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.70% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 16.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.69 to a high of 20.22. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Compeq Manufaturing Co's value of 18.70% is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compeq Manufaturing Co ranks #1580 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compeq Manufaturing Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compeq Manufaturing Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Compeq Manufaturing Co ranks #1580 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Compeq Manufaturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Compeq Manufaturing Co's value of 18.70% is 23.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Compeq Manufaturing Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.69 to 20.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.90 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Compeq Manufaturing 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Compeq Manufaturing Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.70% is 23.8% 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 Compeq Manufaturing Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compeq Manufaturing Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.70%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 16.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compeq Manufaturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compeq Manufaturing Co (TPE:2313) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$78.20, compared to a current price of NT$223.00 — trading 185.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.70%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 16.90 and 23.8% below the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Compeq Manufaturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 Compeq Manufaturing Co (TPE:2313), the current Gross Margin % is 18.70% 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 Compeq Manufaturing Co (TPE:2313) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compeq Manufaturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$223.00 is trading 185.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$78.20.
GuruFocus considers Compeq Manufaturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2313:
Gross Margin %: 18.70% (11% above median its 10-year median of 16.90)
GF Value™: NT$78.20 vs. price of NT$223.00 (185.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Hardware median (#1580 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2313 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compeq Manufaturing Co Ltd is a manufacturer and seller of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for computer use. It operates in the geographic segments of Taiwan and China. The product portfolio offered by the company includes Regular multi-layered PCBs, high-density interconnection, high-layer count, Flexible PCB, and Rigid-Flex PCB. In addition, the company also produces surface-mount devices and offers module assembly services.
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