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China Steel's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2,637 Mil. China Steel's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$7,058 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. China Steel's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2,637 Mil. China Steel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$79,162 Mil. Therefore, China Steel's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.33%.
China Steel had a gross margin of 3.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of China Steel was 20.35%. The lowest was 2.25%. And the median was 7.35%.
Warning Sign:
China Steel Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -19.9%.
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
China Steel had a gross margin of 3.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
China Steel Gross Profit Related Terms
China Steel Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Steel's Gross Profit 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:2002 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, China Steel's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
China Steel Gross Profit vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, China Steel's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Steel's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$7,058 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
China Steel (TPE:2002) has a Gross Profit of NT$7,058 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on China Steel and its competitors.
Is China Steel's Gross Profit too high?
China Steel's current Gross Profit is NT$7,058 Mil. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's Gross Profit compare to NUE and STLD?
China Steel's Gross Profit of NT$7,058 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Steel company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Steel industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on China Steel and its competitors. China Steel's current Gross Profit is NT$7,058 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (TPE:2002) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.14, compared to a current price of NT$18.95 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is NT$7,058 Mil. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Steel (TPE:2002), the current Gross Profit is NT$7,058 Mil 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 China Steel (TPE:2002) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.95 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.14.
GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2002:
Gross Profit: NT$7,058 Mil
GF Value™: NT$20.14 vs. price of NT$18.95 (5.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
75GF Score
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