Elan MicroelectronicsTPE:2458 +2.20%87 Gross Margin % is 49.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 46.24. GuruFocus rates TPE:2458 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$140.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Semiconductors companies, Elan Microelectronics ranks better than 81.27% on this metric.
TPE:2458's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.27% of 1009
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs TPE:2458: 48.65
Elan Microelectronics had a gross margin of 49.29% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Elan Microelectronics was 0.40% per year.
Elan Microelectronics (TPE:2458) 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
Elan Microelectronics had a gross margin of 49.29% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Elan Microelectronics Gross Margin % Related Terms
Elan Microelectronics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elan Microelectronics'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:2458 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Elan Microelectronics'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.
Elan Microelectronics Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elan Microelectronics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elan Microelectronics'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.
Elan Microelectronics (TPE:2458) has a Gross Margin % of 49.29% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Elan Microelectronics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.24. Over the past decade, Elan Microelectronics' Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.26 to 49.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Elan Microelectronics ranks #189 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Elan Microelectronics' Gross Margin % too high?
Elan Microelectronics' current Gross Margin % of 49.29% is near median its 10-year median of 46.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.26 to a high of 49.74. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Elan Microelectronics' value of 49.29% is 66.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elan Microelectronics ranks #189 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elan Microelectronics has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elan Microelectronics' Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elan Microelectronics ranks #189 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Elan Microelectronics in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Elan Microelectronics' value of 49.29% is 66.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Elan Microelectronics' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.26 to 49.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.24 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Elan Microelectronics 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 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. Elan Microelectronics's current Gross Margin % of 49.29% is 66.5% 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 Elan Microelectronics 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. Elan Microelectronics's current Gross Margin % is 49.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elan Microelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elan Microelectronics (TPE:2458) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$140.27, compared to a current price of NT$185.50 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.24 and 66.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Elan Microelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 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 Elan Microelectronics (TPE:2458), the current Gross Margin % is 49.29% 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 Elan Microelectronics (TPE:2458) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elan Microelectronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$185.50 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$140.27.
GuruFocus considers Elan Microelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2458:
Gross Margin %: 49.29% (near median its 10-year median of 46.24)
GF Value™: NT$140.27 vs. price of NT$185.50 (32.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.5% above the Semiconductors median (#189 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2458 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elan Microelectronics Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of embedded microcontrollers and systems, digital signal processors, computer peripheral control integrated circuits and systems, fingerprint recognition devices and credit card applications, and also provides research and development services. The Group operates through the Consumer Touch Control, Laptop Input Device, Investment, Sales and Retailing, and Other segments. The Laptop Input Device segment generates maximum revenue and engages in laptop input devices, while the Consumer Touch Control segment engages in microprocessors, digital signal processors, application-specific integrated circuits and modules. The Group generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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