Elite Advanced LaserTPE:3450 -1.89%75 Gross Margin % is 26.67% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 24.51. GuruFocus rates TPE:3450 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$246.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Semiconductors companies, Elite Advanced Laser ranks better than 50.4% 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
Elite Advanced Laser had a gross margin of 26.67% 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.
Elite Advanced Laser Gross Margin % Related Terms
Elite Advanced Laser Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elite Advanced Laser'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:3450 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elite Advanced Laser'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.
Elite Advanced Laser Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elite Advanced Laser's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elite Advanced Laser'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.
Elite Advanced Laser (TPE:3450) has a Gross Margin % of 26.67% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Elite Advanced Laser and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.51. Over the past decade, Elite Advanced Laser's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.92 to 29.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Elite Advanced Laser ranks #500 out of 1008 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Elite Advanced Laser's Gross Margin % too high?
Elite Advanced Laser's current Gross Margin % of 26.67% is near median its 10-year median of 24.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.92 to a high of 29.87. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Elite Advanced Laser's value of 26.67% is 9.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elite Advanced Laser ranks #500 out of 1008 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elite Advanced Laser has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elite Advanced Laser's Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elite Advanced Laser ranks #500 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Elite Advanced Laser in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Elite Advanced Laser's value of 26.67% is 9.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Elite Advanced Laser's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.92 to 29.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.51 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Elite Advanced Laser 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,008 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. Elite Advanced Laser's current Gross Margin % of 26.67% is 9.9% 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 Elite Advanced Laser and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elite Advanced Laser's current Gross Margin % is 26.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elite Advanced Laser stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Advanced Laser (TPE:3450) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$246.45, compared to a current price of NT$520.00 — trading 111% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.51 and 9.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Elite Advanced Laser's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Elite Advanced Laser (TPE:3450), the current Gross Margin % is 26.67% 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 Elite Advanced Laser (TPE:3450) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Advanced Laser stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$520.00 is trading 111% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$246.45.
GuruFocus considers Elite Advanced Laser to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3450:
Gross Margin %: 26.67% (near median its 10-year median of 24.51)
GF Value™: NT$246.45 vs. price of NT$520.00 (111% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.9% below the Semiconductors median (#500 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3450 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elite Advanced Laser Corp is engaged in optical information and optical communication products. The reportable segments of the company are the Optoelectronics industry, the Semiconductor segment, and the Silicon Photonics segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor segment.
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