Long Bon Development CoTPE:2514 80 Gross Margin % is 13.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 11.27. GuruFocus rates TPE:2514 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, Long Bon Development Co ranks worse than 70.5% on this metric.
TPE:2514's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.5% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.715
vs TPE:2514: 13.31
Long Bon Development Co had a gross margin of 13.23% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Long Bon Development Co was 16.30% per year.
Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) 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
Long Bon Development Co had a gross margin of 13.23% 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.
Long Bon Development Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Long Bon Development 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.
TPE:2514 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Long Bon Development 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.
Long Bon Development Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Long Bon Development Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Long Bon Development 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.
Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) has a Gross Margin % of 13.23% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Long Bon Development Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 11.27. Over the past decade, Long Bon Development Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.99 to 89.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #1214 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Long Bon Development Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Long Bon Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.23% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 11.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.99 to a high of 89.83. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Long Bon Development Co's value of 13.23% is 36.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #1214 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Long Bon Development Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Long Bon Development Co's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Long Bon Development Co ranks #1214 out of 1722 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Long Bon Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Long Bon Development Co's value of 13.23% is 36.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Long Bon Development Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.99 to 89.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.27 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Long Bon Development 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.72, based on 1,722 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. Long Bon Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.23% is 36.1% 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 Long Bon Development Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Long Bon Development Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.23%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 11.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Long Bon Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.16, compared to a current price of NT$12.95 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.23%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 11.27 and 36.1% below the Construction industry median of 20.72. Long Bon Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514), the current Gross Margin % is 13.23% 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 Long Bon Development Co (TPE:2514) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Long Bon Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$12.95 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.16.
GuruFocus considers Long Bon Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2514:
Gross Margin %: 13.23% (17% above median its 10-year median of 11.27)
GF Value™: NT$19.16 vs. price of NT$12.95 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.1% below the Construction median (#1214 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2514 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Long Bon Development Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company with operations in commercial property and car-park leasing, property developments, hotel management, and online shopping services. The company is also engaged in the management of the Qiaoyuan clubhouse, including guest rooms, conference rooms, and education and training rooms. Investment, Funeral, and Recreation were the group's four segments. Construction projects are the focus of the construction segment. The investment segment invests in financial instruments, while the funeral division provides funeral services and other services. Sports facilities are provided by the recreation segment. The majority of the revenue of the group is from the construction segment.
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