Largan Precision CoTPE:3008 -0.81%80 Gross Margin % is 47.97% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 63.46. GuruFocus rates TPE:3008 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$2,813.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Largan Precision Co ranks better than 87.81% on this metric.
Largan Precision Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Largan Precision Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3008'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.74 Med: 63.46 Max: 69.36
Current: 50.43
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Largan Precision Co was 69.36%. The lowest was 48.74%. And the median was 63.46%.
TPE:3008's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.81% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs TPE:3008: 50.43
Largan Precision Co had a gross margin of 47.97% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Largan Precision Co was -5.40% per year.
Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) 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
Largan Precision Co had a gross margin of 47.97% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Largan Precision Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Largan Precision Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Largan Precision 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Largan Precision 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.
Largan Precision Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Largan Precision Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Largan Precision 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.
Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) has a Gross Margin % of 47.97% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Largan Precision Co and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 63.46. Over the past decade, Largan Precision Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.74 to 69.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Largan Precision Co ranks #299 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Largan Precision Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Largan Precision Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.97% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 63.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.74 to a high of 69.36. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Largan Precision Co's value of 47.97% is 95.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Largan Precision Co ranks #299 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Largan Precision Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Largan Precision Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Largan Precision Co ranks #299 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Largan Precision Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Largan Precision Co's value of 47.97% is 95.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Largan Precision Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.74 to 69.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.46 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Largan Precision 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Largan Precision Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.97% is 95.6% 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 Largan Precision Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Largan Precision Co's current Gross Margin % is 47.97%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 63.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Largan Precision Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$2,813.96, compared to a current price of NT$4,295.00 — trading 52.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.97%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 63.46 and 95.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Largan Precision Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008), the current Gross Margin % is 47.97% 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 Largan Precision Co (TPE:3008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Largan Precision Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$4,295.00 is trading 52.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$2,813.96.
GuruFocus considers Largan Precision Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3008:
Gross Margin %: 47.97% (24% below median its 10-year median of 63.46)
GF Value™: NT$2,813.96 vs. price of NT$4,295.00 (52.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.6% above the Hardware median (#299 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Largan Precision is the leader in optical lens technology and the world's largest handset lensmaker by value. The company boasts almost three decades of experience in the production of optical lenses, namely plastic aspherical lenses, which are widely used to manufacture smartphone cameras. It is a major supplier of high-end handset camera lenses to global smartphone brands such as Apple and Samsung. The firm also produces optical lenses for various applications, such as for automobiles, digital cameras, and extended reality headsets. Largan was co-founded in 1987 by Scott Lin, whose son Adam Lin serves as the current CEO and chair. Largan is headquartered and mainly operates in Taichung City, Taiwan, and employs around 8,000 people.
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