Min Aik Precision Industrial Co (TPE:4545) 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
Min Aik Precision Industrial Co had a gross margin of 14.93% 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.
Min Aik Precision Industrial Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Min Aik Precision Industrial Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Min Aik Precision Industrial Co Gross Margin % Chart
TPE:4545 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Min Aik Precision 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.
Min Aik Precision Industrial Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Min Aik Precision Industrial Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Min Aik Precision 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.
Min Aik Precision Industrial Co (TPE:4545) has a Gross Margin % of 14.93% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Min Aik Precision Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 21.28. Over the past decade, Min Aik Precision Industrial Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.28 to 26.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Min Aik Precision Industrial Co ranks #2387 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Min Aik Precision Industrial Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Min Aik Precision Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.93% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 21.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.28 to a high of 26.52. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Min Aik Precision Industrial Co's value of 14.93% is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Min Aik Precision Industrial Co ranks #2387 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Min Aik Precision Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Min Aik Precision Industrial Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Min Aik Precision Industrial Co ranks #2387 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Min Aik Precision Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Min Aik Precision Industrial Co's value of 14.93% is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Min Aik Precision Industrial Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.28 to 26.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.28 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Min Aik Precision 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. Min Aik Precision Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.93% is 44.3% 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 Min Aik Precision Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Min Aik Precision Industrial Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.93%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 21.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Min Aik Precision Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Min Aik Precision Industrial Co (TPE:4545) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$34.30, compared to a current price of NT$37.05 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.93%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 21.28 and 44.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Min Aik Precision Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Min Aik Precision Industrial Co (TPE:4545), the current Gross Margin % is 14.93% 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 Min Aik Precision Industrial Co (TPE:4545) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Min Aik Precision Industrial Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$37.05 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$34.30.
GuruFocus considers Min Aik Precision Industrial Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4545:
Gross Margin %: 14.93% (30% below median its 10-year median of 21.28)
GF Value™: NT$34.30 vs. price of NT$37.05 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.3% below the Industrial Products median (#2387 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4545 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Min Aik Precision Industrial Co Business Description
Min Aik Precision Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the processing and manufacturing of electroplating of aluminum and copper products, precision stamping components, and electroless nickel plating. It has three reportable segments: the Company, MAPP, and AMO. The company which generates key revenue, engages mainly in the development, design, and manufacture of precise components. MAPP engages mainly in the development and manufacture of medical plastic injection and molding. AMO engages mainly in the development, manufacture, and selling of automatic machines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Singapore and Malaysia and the rest from China, Taiwan, Ireland, Thailand, and other countries.
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