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Apacer TechnologyTPE:8271 +1.33%76 Gross Margin % is 49.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 16.84. GuruFocus rates TPE:8271 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$103.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Apacer Technology ranks better than 56.68% on this metric.
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
Apacer Technology had a gross margin of 49.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Apacer Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Apacer Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apacer Technology'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:8271 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Apacer 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.
Apacer Technology Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Apacer Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apacer 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.
Apacer Technology (TPE:8271) has a Gross Margin % of 49.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Apacer Technology and its competitors. This is 193% above median its historical median of 16.84. Over the past decade, Apacer Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.93 to 33.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Apacer Technology ranks #438 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Apacer Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Apacer Technology's current Gross Margin % of 49.27% is 193% above median its 10-year median of 16.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.93 to a high of 33.75. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Apacer Technology's value of 49.27% is 66.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apacer Technology ranks #438 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Apacer Technology has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apacer Technology's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Apacer Technology ranks #438 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Apacer Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Apacer Technology's value of 49.27% is 66.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Apacer Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.93 to 33.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.84 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Apacer Technology has consistently been above 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. Apacer Technology's current Gross Margin % of 49.27% is 66.4% above 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 Apacer Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apacer Technology's current Gross Margin % is 49.27%, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 16.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apacer Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apacer Technology (TPE:8271) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$103.03, compared to a current price of NT$190.00 — trading 84.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.27%, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 16.84 and 66.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Apacer Technology's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Apacer Technology (TPE:8271), the current Gross Margin % is 49.27% 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.
Is Apacer Technology (TPE:8271) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apacer Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$190.00 is trading 84.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$103.03.
GuruFocus considers Apacer Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8271:
Gross Margin %: 49.27% (193% above median its 10-year median of 16.84)
GF Value™: NT$103.03 vs. price of NT$190.00 (84.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.4% above the Semiconductors median (#438 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8271 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apacer Technology Inc is engaged in the research and development, design, manufacturing, processing, maintenance and sales of memory modules and storage memory devices. Its products include Flash memory cards, Memory modules, and others. It is also involved in providing smart IoT solutions to its customers. The company's operating segments are: Asia, America, and Europe, with the majority of revenue derived from Asia. Geographically, the company derives the maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Hong Kong, Mainland China, the Americas, Japan, and other regions.
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