Gem Terminal Ind CoTPE:2460 56 Gross Margin % is 3.88% as of Dec. 2025, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 7.94. GuruFocus rates TPE:2460 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Gem Terminal Ind Co ranks worse than 96.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gem Terminal Ind Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2460'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.25 Med: 7.94 Max: 19.69
Current: -0.25
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gem Terminal Ind Co was 19.69%. The lowest was -0.25%. And the median was 7.94%.
TPE:2460's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.65% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs TPE:2460: -0.25
Gem Terminal Ind Co had a gross margin of 3.88% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gem Terminal Ind Co was 0.00% per year.
Gem Terminal Ind Co (TPE:2460) 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
Gem Terminal Ind Co had a gross margin of 3.88% 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.
Gem Terminal Ind Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gem Terminal Ind Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gem Terminal Ind Co'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Gem Terminal Ind 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.
Gem Terminal Ind Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Gem Terminal Ind Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gem Terminal Ind 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.
Gem Terminal Ind Co (TPE:2460) has a Gross Margin % of 3.88% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gem Terminal Ind Co and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 7.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Gem Terminal Ind Co ranks #2368 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Gem Terminal Ind Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Gem Terminal Ind Co's current Gross Margin % of 3.88% is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.94. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Gem Terminal Ind Co's value of 3.88% is 84.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gem Terminal Ind Co ranks #2368 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gem Terminal Ind Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gem Terminal Ind Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Gem Terminal Ind Co ranks #2368 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gem Terminal Ind Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Gem Terminal Ind Co's value of 3.88% is 84.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.94 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Gem Terminal Ind 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 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Gem Terminal Ind Co's current Gross Margin % of 3.88% is 84.2% 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 Gem Terminal Ind 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. Gem Terminal Ind Co's current Gross Margin % is 3.88%, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 7.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gem Terminal Ind Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gem Terminal Ind Co (TPE:2460) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.75, compared to a current price of NT$34.30 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.88%, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.94 and 84.2% below the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Gem Terminal Ind Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Gem Terminal Ind Co (TPE:2460), the current Gross Margin % is 3.88% 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 Gem Terminal Ind Co (TPE:2460) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gem Terminal Ind Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$34.30 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.75.
GuruFocus considers Gem Terminal Ind Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2460:
Gross Margin %: 3.88% (51% below median its 10-year median of 7.94)
GF Value™: NT$26.75 vs. price of NT$34.30 (28.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.2% below the Hardware median (#2368 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2460 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gem Terminal Ind Co Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacturing and sale of terminals. The company's terminal products are mainly used for electronic communication, automobile transportation, and electric appliance plugs. The firm also offers electric plug terminals, electric and motor parts terminals, electronic and communication terminals, optical communication passive devices, housing, and electronic connectors for AC and DC power cords, and copper smelting.
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