Wha Yu Industrial CoTPE:3419 +0.73%70 Gross Margin % is 12.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 17.36. GuruFocus rates TPE:3419 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Wha Yu Industrial Co ranks worse than 81.63% on this metric.
Wha Yu Industrial Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wha Yu Industrial Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3419'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.41 Med: 17.36 Max: 21.62
Current: 11.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wha Yu Industrial Co was 21.62%. The lowest was 11.41%. And the median was 17.36%.
TPE:3419's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.63% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs TPE:3419: 11.41
Wha Yu Industrial Co had a gross margin of 12.27% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wha Yu Industrial Co was -8.60% per year.
Wha Yu Industrial Co (TPE:3419) 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
Wha Yu Industrial Co had a gross margin of 12.27% 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.
Wha Yu Industrial Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wha Yu Industrial Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wha Yu Industrial 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:3419 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Wha Yu Industrial 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.
Wha Yu Industrial Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Wha Yu Industrial Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wha Yu Industrial 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.
Wha Yu Industrial Co (TPE:3419) has a Gross Margin % of 12.27% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wha Yu Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 17.36. Over the past decade, Wha Yu Industrial Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.41 to 21.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Wha Yu Industrial Co ranks #2000 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is Wha Yu Industrial Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Wha Yu Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.27% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 17.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.41 to a high of 21.62. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Wha Yu Industrial Co's value of 12.27% is 49.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wha Yu Industrial Co ranks #2000 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wha Yu Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wha Yu Industrial Co's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Wha Yu Industrial Co ranks #2000 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wha Yu Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Wha Yu Industrial Co's value of 12.27% is 49.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Wha Yu Industrial Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.41 to 21.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.36 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Wha Yu Industrial 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,450 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. Wha Yu Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % of 12.27% is 49.9% 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 Wha Yu Industrial 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. Wha Yu Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % is 12.27%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 17.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wha Yu Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wha Yu Industrial Co (TPE:3419) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.87, compared to a current price of NT$13.85 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.27%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 17.36 and 49.9% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Wha Yu Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Wha Yu Industrial Co (TPE:3419), the current Gross Margin % is 12.27% 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 Wha Yu Industrial Co (TPE:3419) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wha Yu Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$13.85 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.87.
GuruFocus considers Wha Yu Industrial Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3419:
Gross Margin %: 12.27% (29% below median its 10-year median of 17.36)
GF Value™: NT$17.87 vs. price of NT$13.85 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.9% below the Hardware median (#2000 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3419 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wha Yu Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in industrial plastic products, wires, cables, electronic components, wholesale of electronic materials, retail of electronic materials and international trade. The Company's reportable segments are the Department of High, Medium and Low Frequency Wireless Devices and Electronic Signal Connection Devices and Electronic Products, which generates maximum revenue, and the Department of Trading and Agency for Parts Business. The Company generates maximum revenue from Asia.
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