Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) 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
Siward Crystal Technology Co had a gross margin of 21.81% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Siward Crystal Technology Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Siward Crystal Technology 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Siward Crystal Technology 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.
Siward Crystal Technology Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Siward Crystal Technology Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Siward Crystal Technology 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.
Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) has a Gross Margin % of 21.81% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Siward Crystal Technology Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.46. Over the past decade, Siward Crystal Technology Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.71 to 38.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Siward Crystal Technology Co ranks #1649 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Siward Crystal Technology Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Siward Crystal Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.81% is near median its 10-year median of 20.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.71 to a high of 38.32. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Siward Crystal Technology Co's value of 21.81% is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Siward Crystal Technology Co ranks #1649 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Siward Crystal Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Siward Crystal Technology Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Siward Crystal Technology Co ranks #1649 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Siward Crystal Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Siward Crystal Technology Co's value of 21.81% is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Siward Crystal Technology Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.71 to 38.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.46 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Siward Crystal Technology 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 24.52, 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. Siward Crystal Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.81% is 11.1% 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 Siward Crystal Technology Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Siward Crystal Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Siward Crystal Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.09, compared to a current price of NT$79.80 — trading 194.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.46 and 11.1% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Siward Crystal Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484), the current Gross Margin % is 21.81% 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 Siward Crystal Technology Co (TPE:2484) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siward Crystal Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$79.80 is trading 194.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.09.
GuruFocus considers Siward Crystal Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2484:
Gross Margin %: 21.81% (near median its 10-year median of 20.46)
GF Value™: NT$27.09 vs. price of NT$79.80 (194.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% below the Hardware median (#1649 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2484 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Siward Crystal Technology Co Ltd operates as a manufacturer in the crystals and oscillators industry. It is engaged in the research and development, design, production, and sales of quartz frequency control components. The company's product line includes artificial crystals, quartz chips, SAW WAFER, as well as quartz crystals, crystal oscillators, crystal filters, temperature compensation, and voltage control products etc., with a sound supply chain system to provide customers with a full range of services. The company's reportable segments include Siward Taiwan, Siward Japan, Apex Optech Corporation, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Siward Taiwan segment.
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