Edison OptoTPE:3591 +0.19%76 Gross Margin % is 21.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 20.23. GuruFocus rates TPE:3591 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Edison Opto ranks worse than 58% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Edison Opto's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$119 Mil. Edison Opto's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$553 Mil. Therefore, Edison Opto's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Edison Opto's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3591'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.89 Med: 20.23 Max: 25.68
Current: 21.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Edison Opto was 25.68%. The lowest was 12.89%. And the median was 20.23%.
TPE:3591's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs TPE:3591: 21.23
Edison Opto had a gross margin of 21.48% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Edison Opto was 1.70% per year.
Edison Opto (TPE:3591) 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
Edison Opto had a gross margin of 21.48% 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.
Edison Opto Gross Margin % Related Terms
Edison Opto Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Edison Opto'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, Edison Opto'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.
Edison Opto Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Edison Opto's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edison Opto'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.
Edison Opto (TPE:3591) has a Gross Margin % of 21.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Edison Opto and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.23. Over the past decade, Edison Opto's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.89 to 25.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Edison Opto ranks #1421 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Edison Opto's Gross Margin % too high?
Edison Opto's current Gross Margin % of 21.48% is near median its 10-year median of 20.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.89 to a high of 25.68. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Edison Opto's value of 21.48% is 12.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edison Opto ranks #1421 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Edison Opto has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edison Opto's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Edison Opto ranks #1421 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Edison Opto in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Edison Opto's value of 21.48% is 12.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Edison Opto's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.89 to 25.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.23 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Edison Opto 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. Edison Opto's current Gross Margin % of 21.48% is 12.3% 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 Edison Opto 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. Edison Opto's current Gross Margin % is 21.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edison Opto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edison Opto (TPE:3591) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.79, compared to a current price of NT$26.10 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.23 and 12.3% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Edison Opto's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 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 Edison Opto (TPE:3591), the current Gross Margin % is 21.48% 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 Edison Opto (TPE:3591) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edison Opto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$26.10 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.79.
GuruFocus considers Edison Opto to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3591:
Gross Margin %: 21.48% (near median its 10-year median of 20.23)
GF Value™: NT$26.79 vs. price of NT$26.10 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% below the Hardware median (#1421 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Edison Opto Corp is engaged in manufacturing, selling, researching, and developing LED components, modules, and finished products in general lighting and automotive lighting areas. The company's operating segments include The Company; Edison Opto (Dong Guan) Co. Ltd; Yangzhou Edison Opto Corporation; Yangzhou Edison-Litek Opto Corporation; Edison-Litek Opto Corporation, and other subsidiaries. It generates maximum revenue from the Company segment.
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