Taiwan Mobile CoTPE:3045 -1.25%87 Gross Margin % is 21.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 22.14. GuruFocus rates TPE:3045 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$106.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks worse than 76.64% on this metric.
Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Mobile Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3045'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.96 Med: 22.14 Max: 32.45
Current: 20.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Taiwan Mobile Co was 32.45%. The lowest was 18.96%. And the median was 22.14%.
TPE:3045's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 76.64% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs TPE:3045: 20.86
Taiwan Mobile Co had a gross margin of 21.56% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Taiwan Mobile Co was -2.10% per year.
Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) 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
Taiwan Mobile Co had a gross margin of 21.56% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Taiwan Mobile Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taiwan Mobile Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taiwan Mobile 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.
TPE:3045 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Taiwan Mobile 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.
Taiwan Mobile Co Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Taiwan Mobile Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Mobile 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.
Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) has a Gross Margin % of 21.56% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taiwan Mobile Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.14. Over the past decade, Taiwan Mobile Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.96 to 32.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks #853 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Taiwan Mobile Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Taiwan Mobile Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.56% is near median its 10-year median of 22.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.96 to a high of 32.45. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Taiwan Mobile Co's value of 21.56% is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks #853 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Mobile Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Mobile Co's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks #853 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Taiwan Mobile Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. Taiwan Mobile Co's value of 21.56% is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Mobile Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.96 to 32.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.14 vs. the industry median of 36.26, Taiwan Mobile Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,113 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. Taiwan Mobile Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.56% is 40.5% 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 Taiwan Mobile Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Mobile Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Mobile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$106.88, compared to a current price of NT$118.50 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.14 and 40.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. Taiwan Mobile Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045), the current Gross Margin % is 21.56% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Mobile Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$118.50 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$106.88.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Mobile Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3045:
Gross Margin %: 21.56% (near median its 10-year median of 22.14)
GF Value™: NT$106.88 vs. price of NT$118.50 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#853 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3045 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd is engaged in providing wireless communication services, the sale of mobile phones, accessories, games, ebooks, and value-added services. The reportable segments of the company are Telecommunication, Retail, Cable television and broadband, and others. The Telecommunication segment engages in providing mobile communication services, data mobile services, and fixed line services; the Retail segment in providing online shopping, TV shopping, and catalog shopping; the Cable television and broadband segment in providing pay TV and cable broadband services; and others in business other than telecommunication, retail, and cable television. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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