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Delpha Construction Co (TPE:2530) 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
Delpha Construction Co had a gross margin of -24.00% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
Delpha Construction Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Delpha Construction Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Delpha Construction 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.
TPE:2530 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Delpha Construction 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.
Delpha Construction Co Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Delpha Construction Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Delpha Construction 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.
Delpha Construction Co (TPE:2530) has a Gross Margin % of -24.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Delpha Construction Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Delpha Construction Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.34 to 81.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Delpha Construction Co ranks #381 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Delpha Construction Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Delpha Construction Co's current Gross Margin % is -24.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.34 to a high of 81.27. Based on the distribution chart, Delpha Construction Co ranks #381 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Delpha Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delpha Construction Co's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Delpha Construction Co ranks #381 out of 1729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Delpha Construction Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Historically, Delpha Construction Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.34 to 81.27 over the past decade. 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 20.77, based on 1,729 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. 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 Delpha Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Delpha Construction Co's current Gross Margin % is -24.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delpha Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delpha Construction Co (TPE:2530) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.99, compared to a current price of NT$18.80 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -24.00%. Delpha Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 11 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 Delpha Construction Co (TPE:2530), the current Gross Margin % is -24.00% as of Jun. 2026. 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 Delpha Construction Co (TPE:2530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delpha Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.80 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.99.
GuruFocus considers Delpha Construction Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2530:
Gross Margin %: -24.00%
GF Value™: NT$17.99 vs. price of NT$18.80 (4.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Delpha Construction Co Ltd is engaged in building commercial buildings by commissioning construction building companies, selling and leasing of public housing, development of specific professional areas, interior decoration, property rent/sale real estate agency, and the operation of and investment in related businesses. It has three reportable operating segments as follows: Construction Department, Movable and Immovable Property Investment and Development Department, and Building Department. The majority of revenue is derived from the Construction Department, which is mainly responsible for entrusting construction contractors and developing public residential housing and commercial buildings for lease or sale.
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