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
Orient Semiconductor Electronics had a gross margin of 15.35% 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.
Orient Semiconductor Electronics Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orient Semiconductor Electronics 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:2329 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Orient Semiconductor Electronics'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.
Orient Semiconductor Electronics Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Orient Semiconductor Electronics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orient Semiconductor Electronics'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.
Orient Semiconductor Electronics (TPE:2329) has a Gross Margin % of 15.35% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orient Semiconductor Electronics and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 13.22. Over the past decade, Orient Semiconductor Electronics' Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.31 to 19.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Orient Semiconductor Electronics ranks #780 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is Orient Semiconductor Electronics' Gross Margin % too high?
Orient Semiconductor Electronics' current Gross Margin % of 15.35% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.31 to a high of 19.86. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Orient Semiconductor Electronics' value of 15.35% is 48.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orient Semiconductor Electronics ranks #780 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Orient Semiconductor Electronics has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orient Semiconductor Electronics' Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Orient Semiconductor Electronics ranks #780 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Orient Semiconductor Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Orient Semiconductor Electronics' value of 15.35% is 48.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Orient Semiconductor Electronics' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.31 to 19.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.22 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Orient Semiconductor Electronics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 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. Orient Semiconductor Electronics's current Gross Margin % of 15.35% is 48.2% 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 Orient Semiconductor Electronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orient Semiconductor Electronics's current Gross Margin % is 15.35%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 13.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orient Semiconductor Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Semiconductor Electronics (TPE:2329) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$50.91, compared to a current price of NT$53.70 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.35%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.22 and 48.2% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Orient Semiconductor Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Orient Semiconductor Electronics (TPE:2329), the current Gross Margin % is 15.35% 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 Orient Semiconductor Electronics (TPE:2329) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orient Semiconductor Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$53.70 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$50.91.
GuruFocus considers Orient Semiconductor Electronics to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2329:
Gross Margin %: 15.35% (16% above median its 10-year median of 13.22)
GF Value™: NT$50.91 vs. price of NT$53.70 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.2% below the Semiconductors median (#780 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2329 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orient Semiconductor Electronics Business Description
Orient Semiconductor Electronics Ltd is engaged in various types of integrated circuit, semiconductor components, computer motherboard, various types of electronic inventory, manufacture, combination, processing and export of computer and communication circuit board. Its segments include Packaging and testing services, and Electronic manufacturing services.
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