Tripod TechnologyTPE:3044 -2.69%82 Gross Margin % is 25.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 19.12. GuruFocus rates TPE:3044 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$277.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Tripod Technology ranks better than 52.96% 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
Tripod Technology had a gross margin of 25.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Tripod Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tripod Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tripod Technology'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, Tripod Technology'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.
Tripod Technology Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Tripod Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tripod Technology'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.
Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) has a Gross Margin % of 25.47% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tripod Technology and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 19.12. Over the past decade, Tripod Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.95 to 25.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #1152 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Tripod Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Tripod Technology's current Gross Margin % of 25.47% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 19.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.95 to a high of 25.88. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Tripod Technology's value of 25.47% is 4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #1152 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tripod Technology has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tripod Technology's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #1152 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Tripod Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Tripod Technology's value of 25.47% is 4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tripod Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.95 to 25.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.12 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Tripod Technology 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. Tripod Technology's current Gross Margin % of 25.47% is 4% 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 Tripod Technology 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. Tripod Technology's current Gross Margin % is 25.47%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 19.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tripod Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$277.63, compared to a current price of NT$506.00 — trading 82.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.47%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 19.12 and 4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Tripod Technology's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Tripod Technology (TPE:3044), the current Gross Margin % is 25.47% 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 Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripod Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$506.00 is trading 82.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$277.63.
GuruFocus considers Tripod Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3044:
Gross Margin %: 25.47% (33% above median its 10-year median of 19.12)
GF Value™: NT$277.63 vs. price of NT$506.00 (82.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4% above the Hardware median (#1152 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3044 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tripod Technology Corporation manufactures and distributes printed circuit boards, electronic cash registers, and is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of a variety of devices produced using computer automation. The company focuses on the production and sale of printed circuit boards, and this segment provides the majority of the company's revenue. The company's products include various boards for memory modules, thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal displays, telecommunications boards, hard disks, automotive, servers, substrates, and other services. The vast majority of revenue is earned from customers in Mainland China; however, the company also does business in Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea, among others.
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