Lai Yih Footwear CoTPE:6890 +9.84%22 Gross Margin % is 15.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 16.03. GuruFocus rates TPE:6890 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,021 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lai Yih Footwear Co ranks worse than 71.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lai Yih Footwear Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6890'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.98 Med: 16.03 Max: 19.79
Current: 16.03
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lai Yih Footwear Co was 19.79%. The lowest was 12.98%. And the median was 16.03%.
TPE:6890's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.89% of 1021
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.53
vs TPE:6890: 16.03
Lai Yih Footwear Co had a gross margin of 15.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lai Yih Footwear Co was 0.00% per year.
Lai Yih Footwear Co (TPE:6890) 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
Lai Yih Footwear Co had a gross margin of 15.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Lai Yih Footwear Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lai Yih Footwear Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lai Yih Footwear Co'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:6890 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Lai Yih Footwear 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.
Lai Yih Footwear Co Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lai Yih Footwear Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lai Yih Footwear 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.
Lai Yih Footwear Co (TPE:6890) has a Gross Margin % of 15.78% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lai Yih Footwear Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.03. Over the past decade, Lai Yih Footwear Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.98 to 19.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Lai Yih Footwear Co ranks #734 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Lai Yih Footwear Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Lai Yih Footwear Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.78% is near median its 10-year median of 16.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.98 to a high of 19.79. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Lai Yih Footwear Co's value of 15.78% is 44.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lai Yih Footwear Co ranks #734 out of 1021 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lai Yih Footwear Co has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Yih Footwear Co's Gross Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lai Yih Footwear Co ranks #734 out of 1021 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lai Yih Footwear Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.53. Lai Yih Footwear Co's value of 15.78% is 44.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Lai Yih Footwear Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.98 to 19.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.03 vs. the industry median of 28.53, Lai Yih Footwear 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.53, based on 1,021 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. Lai Yih Footwear Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.78% is 44.7% 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 Lai Yih Footwear Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lai Yih Footwear Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Yih Footwear Co stock overvalued right now?
Lai Yih Footwear Co (TPE:6890) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.78%. The current Gross Margin % is 15.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.03 and 44.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.53. Lai Yih Footwear Co's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lai Yih Footwear Co (TPE:6890), the current Gross Margin % is 15.78% 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.
Lai Yih Footwear Co Ltd specializes in producing various high-end casual shoes, sports shoes, other special function shoes, and other footwear products. It cooperates with many familiar international brands such as Adidas, Converse, Vans, The North Face, and Hoka. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from China, Germany, Belgium, Indonesia, and other regions.
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