Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Marketech InternationalTPE:6196 +7.34%75 Gross Margin % is 13.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 10.83. GuruFocus rates TPE:6196 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$163.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,452 Hardware companies, Marketech International ranks worse than 81.28% on this metric.
Marketech International (TPE:6196) 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
Marketech International had a gross margin of 13.57% 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.
Marketech International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marketech International 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:6196 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Marketech International'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.
Marketech International Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Marketech International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marketech International'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.
Marketech International (TPE:6196) has a Gross Margin % of 13.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marketech International and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 10.83. Over the past decade, Marketech International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.70 to 12.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Marketech International ranks #1993 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Marketech International's Gross Margin % too high?
Marketech International's current Gross Margin % of 13.57% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 10.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.70 to a high of 12.34. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.51. Marketech International's value of 13.57% is 44.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marketech International ranks #1993 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marketech International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marketech International's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Marketech International ranks #1993 out of 2452 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Marketech International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.51. Marketech International's value of 13.57% is 44.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Marketech International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.70 to 12.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.83 vs. the industry median of 24.51, Marketech International 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 24.51, based on 2,452 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. Marketech International's current Gross Margin % of 13.57% is 44.6% 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 Marketech International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marketech International's current Gross Margin % is 13.57%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 10.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marketech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marketech International (TPE:6196) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$163.36, compared to a current price of NT$468.00 — trading 186.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.57%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 10.83 and 44.6% below the Hardware industry median of 24.51. Marketech International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Marketech International (TPE:6196), the current Gross Margin % is 13.57% 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 Marketech International (TPE:6196) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marketech International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$468.00 is trading 186.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$163.36.
GuruFocus considers Marketech International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6196:
Gross Margin %: 13.57% (25% above median its 10-year median of 10.83)
GF Value™: NT$163.36 vs. price of NT$468.00 (186.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% below the Hardware median (#1993 of 2452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6196 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marketech International Corp is a technology service provider based in Taiwan. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Agency for equipment materials, Process system and mechatronic system service, Customized equipment manufacturing, and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from the Process system and mechatronic system service segment, which designs, builds, and maintains electrical, clean room, mechanical, gas, and chemical systems for factories, industrial plants, and intelligent buildings, handling the entire project lifecycle from planning to long-term maintenance. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, and the rest from China, the USA, and other markets.
75GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TPE:6196
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TPE:6196 has been successfully added to your 
