Waffer TechnologyTPE:6235 -2.12%79 Gross Margin % is 26.37% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 24.98. GuruFocus rates TPE:6235 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$85.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Waffer Technology ranks worse than 51.64% 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
Waffer Technology had a gross margin of 26.37% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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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.
Waffer Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Waffer Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waffer Technology'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:6235 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Waffer Technology'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.
Waffer Technology Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Waffer Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waffer Technology'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.
Waffer Technology (TPE:6235) has a Gross Margin % of 26.37% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Waffer Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.98. Over the past decade, Waffer Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.13 to 31.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Waffer Technology ranks #1547 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Waffer Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Waffer Technology's current Gross Margin % of 26.37% is near median its 10-year median of 24.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.13 to a high of 31.13. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Waffer Technology's value of 26.37% is 1.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waffer Technology ranks #1547 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Waffer Technology has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waffer Technology's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Waffer Technology ranks #1547 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Waffer Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Waffer Technology's value of 26.37% is 1.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Waffer Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.13 to 31.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.98 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Waffer Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Waffer Technology's current Gross Margin % of 26.37% is 1.6% 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 Waffer Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waffer Technology's current Gross Margin % is 26.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waffer Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waffer Technology (TPE:6235) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$85.26, compared to a current price of NT$39.25 — trading 54% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.98 and 1.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Waffer Technology's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Waffer Technology (TPE:6235), the current Gross Margin % is 26.37% 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 Waffer Technology (TPE:6235) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waffer Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$39.25 is trading 54% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$85.26.
GuruFocus considers Waffer Technology to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6235:
Gross Margin %: 26.37% (near median its 10-year median of 24.98)
GF Value™: NT$85.26 vs. price of NT$39.25 (54% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% below the Industrial Products median (#1547 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6235 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waffer Technology Corp is a Taiwan-based company that engages in the manufacture and sale of magnesium alloy and aluminum alloy die-casting components and products. It is engaged in the provision of a light-metal solution of magnesium and aluminum alloy, mold and tooling research and development, magnesium alloy injection, magnesium die-casting, CNC, and painting and assembly of vertical integration OEM/ODM processing. The company's segment includes Magnesium Aluminum Alloy, and Plastic. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Magnesium Aluminum Alloy, which is engaged in the production and sale of magnesium aluminum alloy molded products.
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