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ParproTPE:4916 -2.21%62 Gross Margin % is 18.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 19.74. GuruFocus rates TPE:4916 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,455 Hardware companies, Parpro ranks worse than 60.69% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Parpro's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$204 Mil. Parpro's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,087 Mil. Therefore, Parpro's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Parpro's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4916'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.02 Med: 19.74 Max: 23.52
Current: 20.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Parpro was 23.52%. The lowest was 14.02%. And the median was 19.74%.
TPE:4916's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.69% of 2455
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs TPE:4916: 20.01
Parpro had a gross margin of 18.73% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Parpro was -0.60% per year.
Parpro (TPE:4916) 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
Parpro had a gross margin of 18.73% 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.
Parpro Gross Margin % Related Terms
Parpro Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Parpro'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:4916 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Parpro'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.
Parpro Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Parpro's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Parpro'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.
Parpro (TPE:4916) has a Gross Margin % of 18.73% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Parpro and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.74. Over the past decade, Parpro's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.02 to 23.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Parpro ranks #1490 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Parpro's Gross Margin % too high?
Parpro's current Gross Margin % of 18.73% is near median its 10-year median of 19.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.02 to a high of 23.52. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Parpro's value of 18.73% is 23.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Parpro ranks #1490 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Parpro has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Parpro's Gross Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Parpro ranks #1490 out of 2455 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Parpro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Parpro's value of 18.73% is 23.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Parpro's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.02 to 23.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.74 vs. the industry median of 24.50, Parpro 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 2,455 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. Parpro's current Gross Margin % of 18.73% is 23.6% 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 Parpro 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. Parpro's current Gross Margin % is 18.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Parpro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parpro (TPE:4916) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.35, compared to a current price of NT$110.50 — trading 252.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.74 and 23.6% below the Hardware industry median of 24.50. Parpro's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Parpro (TPE:4916), the current Gross Margin % is 18.73% 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 Parpro (TPE:4916) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Parpro stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$110.50 is trading 252.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.35.
GuruFocus considers Parpro to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4916:
Gross Margin %: 18.73% (near median its 10-year median of 19.74)
GF Value™: NT$31.35 vs. price of NT$110.50 (252.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.6% below the Hardware median (#1490 of 2455)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4916 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Parpro Corp is engaged in the processing of motherboards for security control and communications as well as the manufacturing and sales of industrial computers and gaming machines. Its manufacturing expertise include Box Build & Integration, PCB Assembly & SMT, Custom Cable & Wire Harnesses, Electro-Mechanical Assemblies, Precision Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Full Testing Capabilities, and Prototyping/NPI Services. Its reportable segments are the gaming and industrial computers segment and the aerospace and national defense segment. It derives the majority of revenue from aerospace and national defense segment.
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