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Jih Lin Technology CoTPE:5285 +0.52%54 Gross Margin % is 14.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 15.53. GuruFocus rates TPE:5285 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$73.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Semiconductors companies, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks worse than 80.69% on this metric.
TPE:5285's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.69% of 1010
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs TPE:5285: 13.27
Jih Lin Technology Co had a gross margin of 14.66% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Jih Lin Technology Co was -3.40% per year.
Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) 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
Jih Lin Technology Co had a gross margin of 14.66% 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.
Jih Lin Technology Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jih Lin Technology Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jih Lin Technology Co'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:5285 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Jih Lin Technology 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.
Jih Lin Technology Co Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Jih Lin Technology Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jih Lin Technology 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.
Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) has a Gross Margin % of 14.66% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jih Lin Technology Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.53. Over the past decade, Jih Lin Technology Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.27 to 20.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks #815 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Jih Lin Technology Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Jih Lin Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.66% is near median its 10-year median of 15.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.27 to a high of 20.21. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Jih Lin Technology Co's value of 14.66% is 50.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks #815 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jih Lin Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jih Lin Technology Co's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks #815 out of 1010 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jih Lin Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Jih Lin Technology Co's value of 14.66% is 50.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Jih Lin Technology Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.27 to 20.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.53 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Jih Lin Technology 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 a Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,010 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. Jih Lin Technology Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.66% is 50.5% 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 Jih Lin Technology Co 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. Jih Lin Technology Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jih Lin Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$73.10, compared to a current price of NT$96.50 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.53 and 50.5% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Jih Lin Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285), the current Gross Margin % is 14.66% 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 Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jih Lin Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$96.50 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$73.10.
GuruFocus considers Jih Lin Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5285:
Gross Margin %: 14.66% (near median its 10-year median of 15.53)
GF Value™: NT$73.10 vs. price of NT$96.50 (32% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.5% below the Semiconductors median (#815 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jih Lin Technology Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. The principal activities of the Company are to tooling manufacturer lead frame manufacture and sales service. It is engaged in research and development, manufacturing and sales of semiconductors, integrated circuits and other electronic components.
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