Episil PrecisionTPE:3016 -8.61%53 Gross Margin % is 11.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 10.50. GuruFocus rates TPE:3016 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$54.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Semiconductors companies, Episil Precision ranks worse than 88.01% on this metric.
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
Episil Precision had a gross margin of 11.81% 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.
Episil Precision Gross Margin % Related Terms
Episil Precision Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Episil Precision'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:3016 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Episil Precision'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.
Episil Precision Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Episil Precision's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Episil Precision'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.
Episil Precision (TPE:3016) has a Gross Margin % of 11.81% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Episil Precision and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 10.50. Over the past decade, Episil Precision's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.04 to 18.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Episil Precision ranks #888 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Episil Precision's Gross Margin % too high?
Episil Precision's current Gross Margin % of 11.81% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 10.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.04 to a high of 18.68. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Episil Precision's value of 11.81% is 60.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Episil Precision ranks #888 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Episil Precision has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Episil Precision's Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Episil Precision ranks #888 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Episil Precision in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Episil Precision's value of 11.81% is 60.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Episil Precision's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.04 to 18.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.50 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Episil Precision 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 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. Episil Precision's current Gross Margin % of 11.81% is 60.1% 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 Episil Precision and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Episil Precision's current Gross Margin % is 11.81%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 10.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Episil Precision stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Episil Precision (TPE:3016) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$54.69, compared to a current price of NT$122.00 — trading 123.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.81%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 10.50 and 60.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Episil Precision's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 Episil Precision (TPE:3016), the current Gross Margin % is 11.81% 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 Episil Precision (TPE:3016) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Episil Precision stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$122.00 is trading 123.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$54.69.
GuruFocus considers Episil Precision to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3016:
Gross Margin %: 11.81% (12% above median its 10-year median of 10.50)
GF Value™: NT$54.69 vs. price of NT$122.00 (123.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.1% below the Semiconductors median (#888 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3016 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Episil Precision Inc is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of silicon epitaxy wafers and compound semiconductor epitaxial wafers. Its product range includes silicon epitaxy, SiC/SiC Epitaxy, and GaN/Si Epitaxy.
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