Symtek Automation Asia CoTPE:6438 -1.95%80 Gross Margin % is 22.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 28.26. GuruFocus rates TPE:6438 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$152.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks worse than 59.14% on this metric.
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) 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
Symtek Automation Asia Co had a gross margin of 22.86% 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.
Symtek Automation Asia Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Symtek Automation Asia Co 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:6438 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Symtek Automation Asia Co'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.
Symtek Automation Asia Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Symtek Automation Asia Co'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.
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) has a Gross Margin % of 22.86% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 28.26. Over the past decade, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.47 to 32.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1770 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.86% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 28.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.47 to a high of 32.61. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 22.86% is 14.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1770 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Symtek Automation Asia Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symtek Automation Asia Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1770 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Symtek Automation Asia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 22.86% is 14.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Symtek Automation Asia Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.47 to 32.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.26 vs. the industry median of 26.83, Symtek Automation Asia Co 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 26.83, based on 2,993 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. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.86% is 14.8% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Gross Margin % is 22.86%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 28.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$152.78, compared to a current price of NT$151.00 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.86%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 28.26 and 14.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.83. Symtek Automation Asia Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438), the current Gross Margin % is 22.86% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$151.00 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$152.78.
GuruFocus considers Symtek Automation Asia Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6438:
Gross Margin %: 22.86% (19% below median its 10-year median of 28.26)
GF Value™: NT$152.78 vs. price of NT$151.00 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1770 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd is engaged in providing automation solutions, mainly in industrial automation planning, design, development, production, installation, and after-sales service. The company's product portfolio includes printed circuit boards, flexible boards, photonics, semiconductors, and logistical products. The company has three operating segments: Semiconductor Carriers - PCB Automation Equipment; Semiconductor Packaging and Testing - LCD Panel Automation; and Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation segment.
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