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Ares InternationalTPE:2471 -1.33%96 Gross Margin % is 48.86% as of Sep. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 39.61. GuruFocus rates TPE:2471 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$62.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,683 Software companies, Ares International ranks better than 50.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ares International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2471'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.46 Med: 39.61 Max: 42.25
Current: 41.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ares International was 42.25%. The lowest was 30.46%. And the median was 39.61%.
TPE:2471's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.99% of 2683
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.47
vs TPE:2471: 41.28
Ares International had a gross margin of 48.86% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ares International was -0.30% per year.
Ares International (TPE:2471) 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
Ares International had a gross margin of 48.86% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Ares International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ares International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ares International'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:2471 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Ares International'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.
Ares International Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ares International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares International'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.
Ares International (TPE:2471) has a Gross Margin % of 48.86% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ares International and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 39.61. Over the past decade, Ares International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.46 to 42.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares International ranks #1315 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Ares International's Gross Margin % too high?
Ares International's current Gross Margin % of 48.86% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 39.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.46 to a high of 42.25. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.47. Ares International's value of 48.86% is 20.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares International ranks #1315 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ares International has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares International's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ares International ranks #1315 out of 2683 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ares International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.47. Ares International's value of 48.86% is 20.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ares International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.46 to 42.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.61 vs. the industry median of 40.47, Ares International 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.47, based on 2,683 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. Ares International's current Gross Margin % of 48.86% is 20.7% 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 Ares International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares International's current Gross Margin % is 48.86%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 39.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International (TPE:2471) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$62.99, compared to a current price of NT$52.10 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.86%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 39.61 and 20.7% above the Software industry median of 40.47. Ares International's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Ares International (TPE:2471), the current Gross Margin % is 48.86% as of Sep. 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 Ares International (TPE:2471) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$52.10 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$62.99.
GuruFocus considers Ares International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2471:
Gross Margin %: 48.86% (23% above median its 10-year median of 39.61)
GF Value™: NT$62.99 vs. price of NT$52.10 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.7% above the Software median (#1315 of 2683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ares International Corp is a Taiwan-based company. The company is engaged in the design, sales, lease, maintenance, and technology consultation of computer equipment, internet, and related software, and analysis, design, modification, installation, and maintenance of application software. Its reporting segments include the Commercial segment, Financial business segment, and Project segment. The geographical regions in which the company operates are Asia, Taiwan, America, and Others.
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