E-Lead Electronic CoTPE:2497 +2.87%86 Gross Margin % is 25.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 23.56. GuruFocus rates TPE:2497 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$77.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, E-Lead Electronic Co ranks better than 65.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for E-Lead Electronic Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2497'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.72 Med: 23.56 Max: 26.66
Current: 25.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of E-Lead Electronic Co was 26.66%. The lowest was 15.72%. And the median was 23.56%.
TPE:2497's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.14% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs TPE:2497: 25.59
E-Lead Electronic Co had a gross margin of 25.76% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for E-Lead Electronic Co was 0.80% per year.
E-Lead Electronic Co (TPE:2497) 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
E-Lead Electronic Co had a gross margin of 25.76% 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.
E-Lead Electronic Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
E-Lead Electronic Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for E-Lead Electronic 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 Auto Parts subindustry, E-Lead Electronic 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.
E-Lead Electronic Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, E-Lead Electronic Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E-Lead Electronic 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.
E-Lead Electronic Co (TPE:2497) has a Gross Margin % of 25.76% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on E-Lead Electronic Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.56. Over the past decade, E-Lead Electronic Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.72 to 26.66. According to the industry distribution chart, E-Lead Electronic Co ranks #457 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is E-Lead Electronic Co's Gross Margin % too high?
E-Lead Electronic Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.76% is near median its 10-year median of 23.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.72 to a high of 26.66. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. E-Lead Electronic Co's value of 25.76% is 29.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E-Lead Electronic Co ranks #457 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, E-Lead Electronic Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E-Lead Electronic Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, E-Lead Electronic Co ranks #457 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts E-Lead Electronic Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. E-Lead Electronic Co's value of 25.76% is 29.8% above this benchmark. Historically, E-Lead Electronic Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.72 to 26.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.56 vs. the industry median of 19.84, E-Lead Electronic Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. E-Lead Electronic Co's current Gross Margin % of 25.76% is 29.8% 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 E-Lead Electronic Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E-Lead Electronic Co's current Gross Margin % is 25.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E-Lead Electronic Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Lead Electronic Co (TPE:2497) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$77.05, compared to a current price of NT$57.40 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.56 and 29.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. E-Lead Electronic Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 E-Lead Electronic Co (TPE:2497), the current Gross Margin % is 25.76% 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 E-Lead Electronic Co (TPE:2497) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Lead Electronic Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$57.40 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$77.05.
GuruFocus considers E-Lead Electronic Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2497:
Gross Margin %: 25.76% (near median its 10-year median of 23.56)
GF Value™: NT$77.05 vs. price of NT$57.40 (25.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#457 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2497 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E-Lead Electronic Co Ltd manufactures a range of automobile electronic products. The company products line includes displays (HUD), DMS, In-car audio/video navigation consoles, rear seat entertainment systems, reversing cameras, 2D/3D surround view systems, blind spot detection systems, driver-assistance systems (ADAS), wired/wireless chargers for vehicles, automotive air purifier, car recorder, distance vision eye care products, video camera changeover tapes, and others.
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