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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
Sunplus Innovation Technology had a gross margin of 59.15% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Sunplus Innovation Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sunplus Innovation Technology 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.
TPE:5236 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Sunplus Innovation Technology'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.
Sunplus Innovation Technology Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sunplus Innovation Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunplus Innovation Technology'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.
Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236) has a Gross Margin % of 59.15% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sunplus Innovation Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.80. Over the past decade, Sunplus Innovation Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.27 to 62.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunplus Innovation Technology ranks #87 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Sunplus Innovation Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Sunplus Innovation Technology's current Gross Margin % of 59.15% is near median its 10-year median of 57.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.27 to a high of 62.91. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Sunplus Innovation Technology's value of 59.15% is 99.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunplus Innovation Technology ranks #87 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunplus Innovation Technology has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunplus Innovation Technology's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sunplus Innovation Technology ranks #87 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sunplus Innovation Technology in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Sunplus Innovation Technology's value of 59.15% is 99.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sunplus Innovation Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.27 to 62.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.80 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Sunplus Innovation Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. Sunplus Innovation Technology's current Gross Margin % of 59.15% is 99.8% 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 Sunplus Innovation Technology 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. Sunplus Innovation Technology's current Gross Margin % is 59.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunplus Innovation Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$175.05, compared to a current price of NT$152.50 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.80 and 99.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Sunplus Innovation Technology's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236), the current Gross Margin % is 59.15% 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 Sunplus Innovation Technology (TPE:5236) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunplus Innovation Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$152.50 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$175.05.
GuruFocus considers Sunplus Innovation Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5236:
Gross Margin %: 59.15% (near median its 10-year median of 57.80)
GF Value™: NT$175.05 vs. price of NT$152.50 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.8% above the Semiconductors median (#87 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5236 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunplus Innovation Technology Business Description
Sunplus Innovation Technology Inc is engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, and marketing Microcontrollers and System-on-Chips with embedded software solutions targeting Human Interface Devices, PC External HDD/ODD Drives, PC/NB Camera and Industry Control market segments. The product portfolio includes Web camera controllers, NB camera controllers, IOT camera controllers, and other products.
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