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Chroma AteTPE:2360 +2.78%75 Gross Margin % is 62.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 48.32. GuruFocus rates TPE:2360 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$684.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Chroma Ate ranks better than 94.33% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Chroma Ate's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$7,424 Mil. Chroma Ate's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$11,860 Mil. Therefore, Chroma Ate's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chroma Ate's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2360'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.05 Med: 48.32 Max: 62.15
Current: 62.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chroma Ate was 62.15%. The lowest was 44.05%. And the median was 48.32%.
TPE:2360's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.33% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.49
vs TPE:2360: 62.15
Chroma Ate had a gross margin of 62.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chroma Ate was 5.60% per year.
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
Chroma Ate had a gross margin of 62.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Chroma Ate Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chroma Ate Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chroma Ate'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:2360 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Chroma Ate'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.
Chroma Ate Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chroma Ate's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chroma Ate'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.
Chroma Ate (TPE:2360) has a Gross Margin % of 62.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chroma Ate and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 48.32. Over the past decade, Chroma Ate's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.05 to 62.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Chroma Ate ranks #139 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Chroma Ate's Gross Margin % too high?
Chroma Ate's current Gross Margin % of 62.60% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 48.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.05 to a high of 62.15. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Chroma Ate's value of 62.60% is 155.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chroma Ate ranks #139 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chroma Ate has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chroma Ate's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chroma Ate ranks #139 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chroma Ate in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Chroma Ate's value of 62.60% is 155.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chroma Ate's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.05 to 62.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.32 vs. the industry median of 24.49, Chroma Ate has consistently been above 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 24.49, based on 2,453 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. Chroma Ate's current Gross Margin % of 62.60% is 155.6% above 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 Chroma Ate and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chroma Ate's current Gross Margin % is 62.60%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 48.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chroma Ate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chroma Ate (TPE:2360) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$684.64, compared to a current price of NT$2,030.00 — trading 196.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 62.60%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 48.32 and 155.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.49. Chroma Ate's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Chroma Ate (TPE:2360), the current Gross Margin % is 62.60% 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 Chroma Ate (TPE:2360) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chroma Ate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$2,030.00 is trading 196.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$684.64.
GuruFocus considers Chroma Ate to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2360:
Gross Margin %: 62.60% (30% above median its 10-year median of 48.32)
GF Value™: NT$684.64 vs. price of NT$2,030.00 (196.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.6% above the Hardware median (#139 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2360 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chroma Ate Inc manufactures and sells automated testing systems, electronic testing instruments, signal generators, and power supplies. The reportable segments of the company are the Test Instrument Department, the Automatic Equipment Department, and Others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Test Instrument Department segment. The Corporation designs, assembles, calibrates, manufactures, sells, repairs, and maintains software/hardware for computers and peripherals, computerized automatic test systems, electronic test instruments, signal generators, power supplies, telecom power supplies, and others.
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