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Tae Yang Metal CoXKRX:004100 +0.63%55 Gross Margin % is 14.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 11.83. GuruFocus rates XKRX:004100 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩2,687.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, Tae Yang Metal Co ranks worse than 67.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tae Yang Metal Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:004100'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.17 Med: 11.83 Max: 15.57
Current: 15.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tae Yang Metal Co was 15.57%. The lowest was 8.17%. And the median was 11.83%.
XKRX:004100's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.79% of 1307
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.89
vs XKRX:004100: 15.30
Tae Yang Metal Co had a gross margin of 14.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tae Yang Metal Co was 6.90% per year.
Tae Yang Metal Co (XKRX:004100) 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
Tae Yang Metal Co had a gross margin of 14.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Tae Yang Metal Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tae Yang Metal Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tae Yang Metal 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.
XKRX:004100 vs ORLY, AZO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Tae Yang Metal 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.
Tae Yang Metal Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tae Yang Metal Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tae Yang Metal 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.
Tae Yang Metal Co (XKRX:004100) has a Gross Margin % of 14.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tae Yang Metal Co and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 11.83. Over the past decade, Tae Yang Metal Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.17 to 15.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Tae Yang Metal Co ranks #886 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Tae Yang Metal Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Tae Yang Metal Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.90% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 11.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.17 to a high of 15.57. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.89. Tae Yang Metal Co's value of 14.90% is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tae Yang Metal Co ranks #886 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tae Yang Metal Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tae Yang Metal Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Tae Yang Metal Co ranks #886 out of 1307 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tae Yang Metal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.89. Tae Yang Metal Co's value of 14.90% is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Tae Yang Metal Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.17 to 15.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.83 vs. the industry median of 19.89, Tae Yang Metal 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.89, based on 1,307 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. Tae Yang Metal Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.90% is 25.1% 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 Tae Yang Metal Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tae Yang Metal Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.90%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 11.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tae Yang Metal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tae Yang Metal Co (XKRX:004100) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩2,687.63, compared to a current price of ₩2,395.00 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.90%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 11.83 and 25.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.89. Tae Yang Metal Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Tae Yang Metal Co (XKRX:004100), the current Gross Margin % is 14.90% 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 Tae Yang Metal Co (XKRX:004100) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tae Yang Metal Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩2,395.00 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩2,687.63.
GuruFocus considers Tae Yang Metal Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:004100:
Gross Margin %: 14.90% (26% above median its 10-year median of 11.83)
GF Value™: ₩2,687.63 vs. price of ₩2,395.00 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#886 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:004100 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tae Yang Metal Co Ltd is a South Korea-based company engaged in the manufacture and supply of forged products for automotive, mechanical, electrical, and electronic components to customers. Its product information is Steering, braking, eco-friendly, Drive, Suspension, and Industrial bolts.
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