Global View CoTPE:3040 -0.13%76 Gross Margin % is 58.07% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 61.58. GuruFocus rates TPE:3040 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Global View Co ranks better than 92.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global View Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3040'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.4 Med: 61.58 Max: 70.89
Current: 57.95
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Global View Co was 70.89%. The lowest was 55.40%. And the median was 61.58%.
TPE:3040's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.16% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs TPE:3040: 57.95
Global View Co had a gross margin of 58.07% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Global View Co was 0.10% per year.
Global View Co (TPE:3040) 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
Global View Co had a gross margin of 58.07% 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.
Global View Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Global View Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global View 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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Global View 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.
Global View Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Global View Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global View 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.
Global View Co (TPE:3040) has a Gross Margin % of 58.07% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Global View Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.58. Over the past decade, Global View Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.40 to 70.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Global View Co ranks #192 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Global View Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Global View Co's current Gross Margin % of 58.07% is near median its 10-year median of 61.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.40 to a high of 70.89. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Global View Co's value of 58.07% is 137% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global View Co ranks #192 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global View Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global View Co's Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Global View Co ranks #192 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Global View Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Global View Co's value of 58.07% is 137% above this benchmark. Historically, Global View Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.40 to 70.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.58 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Global View 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 24.50, based on 2,449 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. Global View Co's current Gross Margin % of 58.07% is 137% 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 Global View Co 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. Global View Co's current Gross Margin % is 58.07%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global View Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global View Co (TPE:3040) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.42, compared to a current price of NT$38.15 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.07%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.58 and 137% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Global View Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Global View Co (TPE:3040), the current Gross Margin % is 58.07% 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 Global View Co (TPE:3040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global View Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$38.15 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.42.
GuruFocus considers Global View Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3040:
Gross Margin %: 58.07% (near median its 10-year median of 61.58)
GF Value™: NT$31.42 vs. price of NT$38.15 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137% above the Hardware median (#192 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global View Co Ltd is a manufacturer and seller of electronic dictionaries, and a lessor of properties. The segments of the company are Computer Information Business Department and Asset Management Department. The company derives maximum revenue from Asset management Department. The company's revenue comes from sales of electronic equipments. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from China.
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