E-LifeTPE:6281 +0.98%69 Gross Margin % is 21.75% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 19.64. GuruFocus rates TPE:6281 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$74.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, E-Life ranks worse than 78.08% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. E-Life's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$903 Mil. E-Life's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$4,150 Mil. Therefore, E-Life's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for E-Life's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6281'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.51 Med: 19.64 Max: 20.37
Current: 19.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of E-Life was 20.37%. The lowest was 18.51%. And the median was 19.64%.
TPE:6281's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.08% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.26
vs TPE:6281: 19.96
E-Life had a gross margin of 21.75% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for E-Life was 1.70% per year.
E-Life (TPE:6281) 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
E-Life had a gross margin of 21.75% 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.
E-Life Gross Margin % Related Terms
E-Life Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for E-Life'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:6281 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, E-Life'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.
E-Life Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, E-Life's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E-Life'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.
E-Life (TPE:6281) has a Gross Margin % of 21.75% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on E-Life and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 19.64. Over the past decade, E-Life's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.51 to 20.37. According to the industry distribution chart, E-Life ranks #869 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is E-Life's Gross Margin % too high?
E-Life's current Gross Margin % of 21.75% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 19.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.51 to a high of 20.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. E-Life's value of 21.75% is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E-Life ranks #869 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, E-Life has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E-Life's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, E-Life ranks #869 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places E-Life in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.26. E-Life's value of 21.75% is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, E-Life's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.51 to 20.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.64 vs. the industry median of 36.26, E-Life 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.26, based on 1,113 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. E-Life's current Gross Margin % of 21.75% is 40% 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 E-Life and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E-Life's current Gross Margin % is 21.75%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 19.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E-Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Life (TPE:6281) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$74.68, compared to a current price of NT$51.30 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.75%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 19.64 and 40% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.26. E-Life's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 E-Life (TPE:6281), the current Gross Margin % is 21.75% 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 E-Life (TPE:6281) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Life stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$51.30 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$74.68.
GuruFocus considers E-Life to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6281:
Gross Margin %: 21.75% (11% above median its 10-year median of 19.64)
GF Value™: NT$74.68 vs. price of NT$51.30 (31.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#869 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6281 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E-Life Corp is engaged in the sales of home appliances, computers, and mobile devices. The company's main products include television sets, air conditioners, other small household appliances, film and video and audio-visual products, digital products, and communications products. The company also provides installation and maintenance services. It operates retail stores, as well as an online shopping platform.
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