Chailease Holding CoTPE:5871 +1.32%65 Gross Margin % is 36.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 40.50. GuruFocus rates TPE:5871 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$363.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 387 Credit Services companies, Chailease Holding Co ranks worse than 65.89% on this metric.
Chailease Holding Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chailease Holding Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:5871'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.21 Med: 40.5 Max: 52.67
Current: 38.02
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chailease Holding Co was 52.67%. The lowest was 31.21%. And the median was 40.50%.
TPE:5871's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.89% of 387
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 51.88
vs TPE:5871: 38.02
Chailease Holding Co had a gross margin of 36.79% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chailease Holding Co was -5.90% per year.
Chailease Holding Co (TPE:5871) 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
Chailease Holding Co had a gross margin of 36.79% 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.
Chailease Holding Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chailease Holding Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chailease Holding 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.
For the Credit Services subindustry, Chailease Holding 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.
Chailease Holding Co Gross Margin % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Chailease Holding Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chailease Holding 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.
Chailease Holding Co (TPE:5871) has a Gross Margin % of 36.79% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chailease Holding Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.50. Over the past decade, Chailease Holding Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.21 to 52.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Chailease Holding Co ranks #255 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Chailease Holding Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chailease Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.79% is near median its 10-year median of 40.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.21 to a high of 52.67. The Credit Services industry median Gross Margin % is 51.88. Chailease Holding Co's value of 36.79% is 29.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chailease Holding Co ranks #255 out of 387 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chailease Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chailease Holding Co's Gross Margin % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Chailease Holding Co ranks #255 out of 387 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chailease Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.88. Chailease Holding Co's value of 36.79% is 29.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Chailease Holding Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.21 to 52.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.50 vs. the industry median of 51.88, Chailease Holding 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 Credit Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Credit Services companies is 51.88, based on 387 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. Chailease Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 36.79% is 29.1% 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 Chailease Holding Co and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chailease Holding Co's current Gross Margin % is 36.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chailease Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chailease Holding Co (TPE:5871) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$363.22, compared to a current price of NT$115.00 — trading 68.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.50 and 29.1% below the Credit Services industry median of 51.88. Chailease Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Chailease Holding Co (TPE:5871), the current Gross Margin % is 36.79% 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 Chailease Holding Co (TPE:5871) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chailease Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$115.00 is trading 68.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$363.22.
GuruFocus considers Chailease Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5871:
Gross Margin %: 36.79% (near median its 10-year median of 40.50)
GF Value™: NT$363.22 vs. price of NT$115.00 (68.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.1% below the Credit Services median (#255 of 387)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5871 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chailease Holding Co Ltd is engaged in providing various services of leasing and financing. Its main products and services include leasing, installment sales, accounts receivable transfer management, import/export financing, and direct financing to corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises. The majority of the company's revenue is derived in the form of interest income. The company's reportable segments include operations in Taiwan, China, ASEAN, and Other areas. The majority of the revenue is derived from Taiwan.
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