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Mitac Digital TechnologyTPE:7821 +1.12%17 Gross Margin % is 21.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 25.05. GuruFocus rates TPE:7821 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Mitac Digital Technology ranks worse than 50.96% on this metric.
Mitac Digital Technology (TPE:7821) 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
Mitac Digital Technology had a gross margin of 21.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Mitac Digital Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mitac Digital Technology 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:7821 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Mitac Digital 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.
Mitac Digital Technology Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Mitac Digital Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitac Digital 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.
Mitac Digital Technology (TPE:7821) has a Gross Margin % of 21.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mitac Digital Technology and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 25.05. Over the past decade, Mitac Digital Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.41 to 29.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitac Digital Technology ranks #1250 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Mitac Digital Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Mitac Digital Technology's current Gross Margin % of 21.81% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 25.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.41 to a high of 29.11. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Mitac Digital Technology's value of 21.81% is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitac Digital Technology ranks #1250 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitac Digital Technology has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitac Digital Technology's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Mitac Digital Technology ranks #1250 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mitac Digital Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Mitac Digital Technology's value of 21.81% is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Mitac Digital Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.41 to 29.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.05 vs. the industry median of 24.49, Mitac Digital 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.49, based on 2,453 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. Mitac Digital Technology's current Gross Margin % of 21.81% is 10.9% 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 Mitac Digital Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitac Digital Technology's current Gross Margin % is 21.81%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 25.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitac Digital Technology stock overvalued right now?
Mitac Digital Technology (TPE:7821) has a current Gross Margin % of 21.81%. The current Gross Margin % is 21.81%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 25.05 and 10.9% below the Hardware industry median of 24.49. Mitac Digital Technology's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 2 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 Mitac Digital Technology (TPE:7821), the current Gross Margin % is 21.81% as of Mar. 2026. 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.
Mitac Digital Technology Corp is a holding company that is engaged in the development, design, manufacturing, and sales of automotive electronics, smart IoT, and industrial computer products. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from USA, while it also has its presence in Taiwan, Europe and Others.
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