Wah Lee IndustrialTPE:3010 -0.81%74 Gross Margin % is 8.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 8.11. GuruFocus rates TPE:3010 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$112.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Wah Lee Industrial ranks worse than 88.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wah Lee Industrial's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3010'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.44 Med: 8.11 Max: 9.49
Current: 8.08
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wah Lee Industrial was 9.49%. The lowest was 7.44%. And the median was 8.11%.
TPE:3010's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 88.12% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs TPE:3010: 8.08
Wah Lee Industrial had a gross margin of 8.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wah Lee Industrial was -1.00% per year.
Wah Lee Industrial (TPE:3010) 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
Wah Lee Industrial had a gross margin of 8.77% 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.
Wah Lee Industrial Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wah Lee Industrial Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wah Lee Industrial'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:3010 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Wah Lee Industrial'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.
Wah Lee Industrial Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Wah Lee Industrial's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wah Lee Industrial'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.
Wah Lee Industrial (TPE:3010) has a Gross Margin % of 8.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wah Lee Industrial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.11. Over the past decade, Wah Lee Industrial's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.44 to 9.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Wah Lee Industrial ranks #2159 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Wah Lee Industrial's Gross Margin % too high?
Wah Lee Industrial's current Gross Margin % of 8.77% is near median its 10-year median of 8.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.44 to a high of 9.49. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Wah Lee Industrial's value of 8.77% is 64.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wah Lee Industrial ranks #2159 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wah Lee Industrial has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wah Lee Industrial's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Wah Lee Industrial ranks #2159 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wah Lee Industrial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Wah Lee Industrial's value of 8.77% is 64.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Wah Lee Industrial's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.44 to 9.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.11 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Wah Lee Industrial 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,450 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. Wah Lee Industrial's current Gross Margin % of 8.77% is 64.2% 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 Wah Lee Industrial and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wah Lee Industrial's current Gross Margin % is 8.77%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wah Lee Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wah Lee Industrial (TPE:3010) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$112.77, compared to a current price of NT$122.50 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.77%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.11 and 64.2% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Wah Lee Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Wah Lee Industrial (TPE:3010), the current Gross Margin % is 8.77% 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 Wah Lee Industrial (TPE:3010) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wah Lee Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$122.50 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$112.77.
GuruFocus considers Wah Lee Industrial to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3010:
Gross Margin %: 8.77% (near median its 10-year median of 8.11)
GF Value™: NT$112.77 vs. price of NT$122.50 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% below the Hardware median (#2159 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wah Lee Industrial Corp is engaged in the import/export and agency business of composite materials, engineering plastic, printed circuit board, semiconductor, and computer-related manufacturing materials and equipment. Its segments include Wah Lee Industrial Corporation (Wah Lee) is mainly engaged in the import/export and agency business of composite materials, engineering plastic, printed circuit board, semiconductor, and computer related manufacturing materials and equipment; Raycong H.K., Dong Guan Hua Gang and its subsidiary (Raycong) are mainly engaged in the trade of engineering plastic, composite materials and equipment; Shanghai Yi Kang and its subsidiary (Yi Kang) are mainly engaged in trade of manufacturing materials and import/export business; and Others.
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