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
Hannstar Display had a gross margin of -0.89% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Hannstar Display Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hannstar Display Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hannstar Display'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Hannstar Display'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.
Hannstar Display Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hannstar Display's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hannstar Display'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.
Hannstar Display (TPE:6116) has a Gross Margin % of -0.89% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hannstar Display and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hannstar Display ranks #2404 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is Hannstar Display's Gross Margin % too high?
Hannstar Display's current Gross Margin % is -0.89%. Based on the distribution chart, Hannstar Display ranks #2404 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hannstar Display has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hannstar Display's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hannstar Display ranks #2404 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hannstar Display in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. 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 24.53, based on 2,450 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. 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 Hannstar Display and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hannstar Display's current Gross Margin % is -0.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hannstar Display stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hannstar Display (TPE:6116) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$8.99, compared to a current price of NT$17.20 — trading 91.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -0.89%. Hannstar Display's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Hannstar Display (TPE:6116), the current Gross Margin % is -0.89% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Hannstar Display (TPE:6116) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hannstar Display stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$17.20 is trading 91.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$8.99.
GuruFocus considers Hannstar Display to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6116:
Gross Margin %: -0.89%
GF Value™: NT$8.99 vs. price of NT$17.20 (91.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6116 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hannstar Display Corp is engaged in research and development, design, manufacturing, sale and repairs of TFT-LCDs. The company has only one reportable segment, production and sale of TFT-LCD panels, flat-panel displays and CCTV. The firm has operations in Mainland China, Asia, Taiwan, Europe and Others, with the majority of its revenue from China.
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