Inventec Besta CoTPE:8201 +3.47%68 Gross Margin % is 22.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 15.49. GuruFocus rates TPE:8201 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Inventec Besta Co ranks worse than 50.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inventec Besta Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8201'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.42 Med: 15.49 Max: 24.52
Current: 24.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Inventec Besta Co was 24.52%. The lowest was 12.42%. And the median was 15.49%.
TPE:8201's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.02% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs TPE:8201: 24.52
Inventec Besta Co had a gross margin of 22.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Inventec Besta Co was 10.70% per year.
Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) 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
Inventec Besta Co had a gross margin of 22.35% 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.
Inventec Besta Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Inventec Besta Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inventec Besta 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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Inventec Besta 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.
Inventec Besta Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Inventec Besta Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inventec Besta 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.
Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) has a Gross Margin % of 22.35% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Inventec Besta Co and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 15.49. Over the past decade, Inventec Besta Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.42 to 24.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #1227 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Inventec Besta Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Inventec Besta Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.35% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 15.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.42 to a high of 24.52. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Inventec Besta Co's value of 22.35% is 8.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #1227 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Inventec Besta Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inventec Besta Co's Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Inventec Besta Co ranks #1227 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Inventec Besta Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Inventec Besta Co's value of 22.35% is 8.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Inventec Besta Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.42 to 24.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.49 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Inventec Besta 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, 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. Inventec Besta Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.35% is 8.8% 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 Inventec Besta Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inventec Besta Co's current Gross Margin % is 22.35%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 15.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inventec Besta Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.06, compared to a current price of NT$13.40 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.35%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 15.49 and 8.8% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Inventec Besta Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201), the current Gross Margin % is 22.35% 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 Inventec Besta Co (TPE:8201) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inventec Besta Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$13.40 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.06.
GuruFocus considers Inventec Besta Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8201:
Gross Margin %: 22.35% (44% above median its 10-year median of 15.49)
GF Value™: NT$15.06 vs. price of NT$13.40 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% below the Hardware median (#1227 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inventec Besta Co Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing electronic dictionaries and related digital products. The company offers electronic dictionaries, digital commodities, music players, electronic books, and other products. The company markets its products in Taiwan, Czech Republic, Japan, China, Singapore, Kore, and other countries.
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