The historical rank and industry rank for China Airlines's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2610'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.54 Med: 12.76 Max: 17.72
Current: 17.72
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of China Airlines was 17.72%. The lowest was 7.54%. And the median was 12.76%.
TPE:2610's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.52% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs TPE:2610: 17.72
China Airlines had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China Airlines was 0.00% per year.
China Airlines (TPE:2610) 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
China Airlines had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
China Airlines Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Airlines Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Airlines'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:2610 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, China Airlines'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.
China Airlines Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Airlines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Airlines'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.
China Airlines (TPE:2610) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Airlines and its competitors. Over the past decade, China Airlines' Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 17.72. According to the industry distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #562 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is China Airlines' Gross Margin % too high?
China Airlines' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.54 to a high of 17.72. Based on the distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #562 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Airlines has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Airlines' Gross Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #562 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Airlines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Historically, China Airlines' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 17.72 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 977 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 China Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Airlines's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Airlines (TPE:2610) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.61, compared to a current price of NT$23.10 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. China Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 China Airlines (TPE:2610), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 China Airlines (TPE:2610) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Airlines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$23.10 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.61.
GuruFocus considers China Airlines to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2610:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: NT$25.61 vs. price of NT$23.10 (9.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2610 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Airlines Ltd provides air transportation services. The company is composed of its flight and non-flight segments. The flight segment is the core business of the firm and offers transport services primarily for passengers and cargo. A vast proportion of the companies revenue is generated from transporting passengers in its flight operating unit. The non-flight segment provides various services such as mail and ground solutions, data processing services to other airlines, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft leasing. It engages in air transportation services for passengers, cargo and others. The company's geographical segments include America, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, China, and Domestic.
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