Cameo CommunicationsTPE:6142 +1.43%52 Gross Margin % is 1.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 7.57. GuruFocus rates TPE:6142 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Cameo Communications ranks worse than 86.02% on this metric.
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
Cameo Communications had a gross margin of 1.82% 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.
Cameo Communications Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cameo Communications Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cameo Communications'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:6142 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cameo Communications'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.
Cameo Communications Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cameo Communications's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cameo Communications'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.
Cameo Communications (TPE:6142) has a Gross Margin % of 1.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cameo Communications and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 7.57. Over the past decade, Cameo Communications' Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.21 to 13.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Cameo Communications ranks #2111 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Cameo Communications' Gross Margin % too high?
Cameo Communications' current Gross Margin % of 1.82% is 76% below median its 10-year median of 7.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 13.33. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Cameo Communications' value of 1.82% is 92.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cameo Communications ranks #2111 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cameo Communications has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cameo Communications' Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cameo Communications ranks #2111 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cameo Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Cameo Communications' value of 1.82% is 92.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cameo Communications' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.21 to 13.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.57 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Cameo Communications 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 24.57, based on 2,454 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. Cameo Communications's current Gross Margin % of 1.82% is 92.6% 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 Cameo Communications and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cameo Communications's current Gross Margin % is 1.82%, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 7.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cameo Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cameo Communications (TPE:6142) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.38, compared to a current price of NT$9.20 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 1.82%, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 7.57 and 92.6% below the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Cameo Communications' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Cameo Communications (TPE:6142), the current Gross Margin % is 1.82% 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 Cameo Communications (TPE:6142) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cameo Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$9.20 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.38.
GuruFocus considers Cameo Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6142:
Gross Margin %: 1.82% (76% below median its 10-year median of 7.57)
GF Value™: NT$9.38 vs. price of NT$9.20 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.6% below the Hardware median (#2111 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cameo Communications Inc business activities of the Company include the manufacture and sale of networking system equipment and the components thereof, and research and development of pertinent technology. The company's products are Wired communication products, Wireless communication products, and Repairs and maintenance. The Group is a single operating segment. The company has presence in Taiwan and Mainland China.
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