Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co (TPE:2392) 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
Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co had a gross margin of -1.63% 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.
Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cheng Uei Precision Industry 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.
Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co Gross Margin % Chart
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Cheng Uei Precision Industry 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.
Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheng Uei Precision Industry 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.
Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co (TPE:2392) has a Gross Margin % of -1.63% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co ranks #2398 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co's current Gross Margin % is -1.63%. Based on the distribution chart, Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co ranks #2398 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co ranks #2398 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. 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 2,454 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. 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 Cheng Uei Precision Industry 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. Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co's current Gross Margin % is -1.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co (TPE:2392) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$49.18, compared to a current price of NT$37.25 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -1.63%. Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co (TPE:2392), the current Gross Margin % is -1.63% 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 Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co (TPE:2392) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$37.25 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$49.18.
GuruFocus considers Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2392:
Gross Margin %: -1.63%
GF Value™: NT$49.18 vs. price of NT$37.25 (24.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2392 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co Business Description
Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of cable assemblies, connectors, battery packs, and power modules. Its main clients are producers of communications devices, computers, and consumer electronics. Its product portfolio consists of cables, connectors, accessories, battery packs, power modules, wireless and Bluetooth products, camera modules, audio products, wearable devices, and gaming products. The company's reportable operating segments include Systems and peripheral products, which derive maximum revenue, 3C component, 3C product retail, Energy service management, and Others. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from America, followed by Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, India, and other regions.
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