Chin-Poon Industrial CoTPE:2355 70 Gross Margin % is 13.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 10.90. GuruFocus rates TPE:2355 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$36.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Chin-Poon Industrial Co ranks worse than 81.5% on this metric.
TPE:2355's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.5% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs TPE:2355: 11.50
Chin-Poon Industrial Co had a gross margin of 13.97% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chin-Poon Industrial Co was 20.40% per year.
Chin-Poon Industrial Co (TPE:2355) 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
Chin-Poon Industrial Co had a gross margin of 13.97% 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.
Chin-Poon Industrial Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chin-Poon Industrial Co 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Chin-Poon Industrial 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.
Chin-Poon Industrial Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chin-Poon Industrial Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chin-Poon Industrial 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.
Chin-Poon Industrial Co (TPE:2355) has a Gross Margin % of 13.97% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chin-Poon Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 10.90. Over the past decade, Chin-Poon Industrial Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.68 to 18.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Chin-Poon Industrial Co ranks #1996 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Chin-Poon Industrial Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chin-Poon Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.97% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 10.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.68 to a high of 18.31. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Chin-Poon Industrial Co's value of 13.97% is 43% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chin-Poon Industrial Co ranks #1996 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chin-Poon Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chin-Poon Industrial Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chin-Poon Industrial Co ranks #1996 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chin-Poon Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Chin-Poon Industrial Co's value of 13.97% is 43% below this benchmark. Historically, Chin-Poon Industrial Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.68 to 18.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.90 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Chin-Poon Industrial 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 24.50, based on 2,449 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. Chin-Poon Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.97% is 43% 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 Chin-Poon Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chin-Poon Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.97%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 10.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chin-Poon Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin-Poon Industrial Co (TPE:2355) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$36.36, compared to a current price of NT$53.10 — trading 46% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.97%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 10.90 and 43% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Chin-Poon Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Chin-Poon Industrial Co (TPE:2355), the current Gross Margin % is 13.97% 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 Chin-Poon Industrial Co (TPE:2355) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chin-Poon Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$53.10 is trading 46% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$36.36.
GuruFocus considers Chin-Poon Industrial Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2355:
Gross Margin %: 13.97% (28% above median its 10-year median of 10.90)
GF Value™: NT$36.36 vs. price of NT$53.10 (46% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43% below the Hardware median (#1996 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2355 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chin-Poon Industrial Co Ltd manufactures and distributes rigid printed circuit boards and electronic materials. The company is headquartered in Taiwan and earns the majority of its revenue internationally. It manufactures high-density interconnect products for use in mobile phones, personal digital assistants, and digital cameras. The company produces different types of circuit boards for use in several industries, including automotive, consumer, information technology, industrial, and telecommunications. Geographically, the company generates revenue from Taiwan, the United States, Germany, Japan, Hungary, Mexico, Romania, China, and Others.
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