CaswellTPE:6416 -0.37%74 Gross Margin % is 22.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 21.77. GuruFocus rates TPE:6416 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$97.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Caswell ranks worse than 53.79% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Caswell's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$260 Mil. Caswell's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,173 Mil. Therefore, Caswell's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caswell's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6416'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.01 Med: 21.77 Max: 24.34
Current: 23.07
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Caswell was 24.34%. The lowest was 19.01%. And the median was 21.77%.
TPE:6416's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.79% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs TPE:6416: 23.07
Caswell had a gross margin of 22.20% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Caswell was 3.20% per year.
Caswell (TPE:6416) 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
Caswell had a gross margin of 22.20% 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.
Caswell Gross Margin % Related Terms
Caswell Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caswell'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:6416 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Caswell'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.
Caswell Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Caswell's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caswell'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.
Caswell (TPE:6416) has a Gross Margin % of 22.20% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Caswell and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.77. Over the past decade, Caswell's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.01 to 24.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Caswell ranks #1320 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Caswell's Gross Margin % too high?
Caswell's current Gross Margin % of 22.20% is near median its 10-year median of 21.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.01 to a high of 24.34. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Caswell's value of 22.20% is 9.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caswell ranks #1320 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caswell has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caswell's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Caswell ranks #1320 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Caswell in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Caswell's value of 22.20% is 9.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Caswell's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.01 to 24.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.77 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Caswell 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 24.53, 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. Caswell's current Gross Margin % of 22.20% is 9.5% 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 Caswell 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. Caswell's current Gross Margin % is 22.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caswell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caswell (TPE:6416) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$97.47, compared to a current price of NT$79.80 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.77 and 9.5% below the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Caswell's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Caswell (TPE:6416), the current Gross Margin % is 22.20% 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 Caswell (TPE:6416) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caswell stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$79.80 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$97.47.
GuruFocus considers Caswell to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6416:
Gross Margin %: 22.20% (near median its 10-year median of 21.77)
GF Value™: NT$97.47 vs. price of NT$79.80 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.5% below the Hardware median (#1320 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6416 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caswell Inc is engaged in electronic components manufacturing, computer and peripheral manufacturing, Equipment Manufacturing, and the wholesale of Electronic Materials and Information Services. Its product categories include Network Security & Management, Edge / Fog Computing, Industrial Control & Automation, Cloud & Data Center Switches, Network Storage, and Network Adapters & Modules. The group has three segments, namely the domestic segment and the PRC segment, which mainly engage in manufacturing and selling various network appliances and peripherals. Its other segment mainly specializes in selling various network appliances and peripherals. It derives revenue from the Taiwan segment.
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