World Known MFG (Cayman)TPE:4581 86 Gross Margin % is 29.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 28.44. GuruFocus rates TPE:4581 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$42.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Vehicles & Parts companies, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks better than 77.68% on this metric.
World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) 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
World Known MFG (Cayman) had a gross margin of 29.50% 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.
World Known MFG (Cayman) Gross Margin % Related Terms
World Known MFG (Cayman) 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, World Known MFG (Cayman)'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.
World Known MFG (Cayman) Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where World Known MFG (Cayman)'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.
World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) has a Gross Margin % of 29.50% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on World Known MFG (Cayman) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.44. Over the past decade, World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.36 to 33.16. According to the industry distribution chart, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks #292 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Gross Margin % too high?
World Known MFG (Cayman)'s current Gross Margin % of 29.50% is near median its 10-year median of 28.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.36 to a high of 33.16. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s value of 29.50% is 48.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks #292 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, World Known MFG (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does World Known MFG (Cayman)'s Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, World Known MFG (Cayman) ranks #292 out of 1308 companies for Gross Margin %. This places World Known MFG (Cayman) in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s value of 29.50% is 48.7% above this benchmark. Historically, World Known MFG (Cayman)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.36 to 33.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.44 vs. the industry median of 19.84, World Known MFG (Cayman) 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,308 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. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s current Gross Margin % of 29.50% is 48.7% 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 World Known MFG (Cayman) and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s current Gross Margin % is 29.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is World Known MFG (Cayman) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$42.62, compared to a current price of NT$50.50 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.44 and 48.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. World Known MFG (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581), the current Gross Margin % is 29.50% 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 World Known MFG (Cayman) (TPE:4581) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, World Known MFG (Cayman) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$50.50 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$42.62.
GuruFocus considers World Known MFG (Cayman) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4581:
Gross Margin %: 29.50% (near median its 10-year median of 28.44)
GF Value™: NT$42.62 vs. price of NT$50.50 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#292 of 1308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4581 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
World Known MFG (Cayman) Ltd is involved in the manufacturing and selling the energy-saving and carbon-reducing parts of commercial vehicle engines, ADB calipers, rear panels of brake pads, bend pipes and accessories of turbocharger, cases of flywheels, cases of swing arms, exhaust manifolds, braces, core shafts, parts for braking system of wind power generator and processed products of machinery parts for various industries. The majority of the revenue is generated from the sale of Automotive parts. The company's geographical segments include America, Asia, and other countries. The company's segment consists of the precision casting processing department, offering products and managing related technologies and marketing strategies.
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