The historical rank and industry rank for Starlux Airlines Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2646'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2795.76 Med: -95.6 Max: 20.23
Current: 15.23
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Starlux Airlines Co was 20.23%. The lowest was -2795.76%. And the median was -95.60%.
TPE:2646's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 63.15% of 977
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs TPE:2646: 15.23
Starlux Airlines Co had a gross margin of 13.18% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Starlux Airlines Co was 0.00% per year.
Starlux Airlines Co (TPE:2646) 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
Starlux Airlines Co had a gross margin of 13.18% 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.
Starlux Airlines Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Starlux Airlines Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starlux Airlines 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:2646 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Starlux Airlines 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.
Starlux Airlines Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Starlux Airlines Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starlux Airlines 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.
Starlux Airlines Co (TPE:2646) has a Gross Margin % of 13.18% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Starlux Airlines Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starlux Airlines Co ranks #617 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Starlux Airlines Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Starlux Airlines Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.18%. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Starlux Airlines Co's value of 13.18% is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starlux Airlines Co ranks #617 out of 977 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Starlux Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starlux Airlines Co's Gross Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Starlux Airlines Co ranks #617 out of 977 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Starlux Airlines Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Starlux Airlines Co's value of 13.18% is 35.5% below this benchmark. 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. Starlux Airlines Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.18% is 35.5% 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 Starlux Airlines Co 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. Starlux Airlines Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.18%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starlux Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starlux Airlines Co (TPE:2646) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.71, compared to a current price of NT$21.05 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.18% and 35.5% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Starlux Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Starlux Airlines Co (TPE:2646), the current Gross Margin % is 13.18% 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 Starlux Airlines Co (TPE:2646) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starlux Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$21.05 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.71.
GuruFocus considers Starlux Airlines Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2646:
Gross Margin %: 13.18%
GF Value™: NT$31.71 vs. price of NT$21.05 (33.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Transportation median (#617 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2646 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starlux Airlines Co Ltd is an airline company that offers airline services. The company provides civil air transportation, civil aviation personnel training, and other services. It offers flights to more than ten Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and Macau destinations. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, and the rest from Asia (excluding Taiwan), North America, and other regions.
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