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Data ImageTPE:3168 -1.70%65 Gross Margin % is 25.14% as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 19.07. GuruFocus rates TPE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$45.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Data Image ranks better than 50.83% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Data Image's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$214 Mil. Data Image's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$849 Mil. Therefore, Data Image's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Data Image's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3168'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.45 Med: 19.07 Max: 25.01
Current: 24.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Data Image was 25.01%. The lowest was 14.45%. And the median was 19.07%.
TPE:3168's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.83% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs TPE:3168: 24.94
Data Image had a gross margin of 25.14% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Data Image was 7.60% per year.
Data Image (TPE:3168) 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
Data Image had a gross margin of 25.14% 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.
Data Image Gross Margin % Related Terms
Data Image Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Image'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, Data Image'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.
Data Image Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Data Image's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Image'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.
Data Image (TPE:3168) has a Gross Margin % of 25.14% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Data Image and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 19.07. Over the past decade, Data Image's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.45 to 25.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Image ranks #1208 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Data Image's Gross Margin % too high?
Data Image's current Gross Margin % of 25.14% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 19.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.45 to a high of 25.01. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Data Image's value of 25.14% is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Image ranks #1208 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Data Image has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Image's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Data Image ranks #1208 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Data Image in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Data Image's value of 25.14% is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Data Image's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.45 to 25.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.07 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Data Image 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 24.54, based on 2,457 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. Data Image's current Gross Margin % of 25.14% is 2.4% 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 Data Image and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Image's current Gross Margin % is 25.14%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 19.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Image stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Image (TPE:3168) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$45.35, compared to a current price of NT$43.40 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.14%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 19.07 and 2.4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.54. Data Image's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 Data Image (TPE:3168), the current Gross Margin % is 25.14% 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 Data Image (TPE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Image stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$43.40 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$45.35.
GuruFocus considers Data Image to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3168:
Gross Margin %: 25.14% (32% above median its 10-year median of 19.07)
GF Value™: NT$45.35 vs. price of NT$43.40 (4.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Hardware median (#1208 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Data Image Corp is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales of LCD touch modules and LCD modules. Its products are widely used by various manufacturers and distributors, including industrial HMIs, marine multifunction displays (MFTs), special vehicles, multimedia kiosks, point-of-sale (POS) solutions, and multifunction printers. Its segments include LCD Module Segment and Display Module Segment with majority of the revenue deriving from LCD Module Segment. It operates in two principal geographical areas -Taiwan and China.
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