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The historical rank and industry rank for Daily Polymer Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4716'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.77 Med: 2.37 Max: 32.99
Current: -14.77
ROCO:4716's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 89.67% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.93
vs ROCO:4716: -14.77
Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Daily Polymer Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Daily Polymer Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daily Polymer Co's Net 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.
ROCO:4716 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Daily Polymer Co's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Daily Polymer Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daily Polymer Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daily Polymer Co's Net 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.
Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) has a Net Margin % of -4.10% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Daily Polymer Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daily Polymer Co ranks #1415 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Daily Polymer Co's Net Margin % too high?
Daily Polymer Co's current Net Margin % is -4.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Daily Polymer Co ranks #1415 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daily Polymer Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daily Polymer Co's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daily Polymer Co ranks #1415 out of 1578 companies for Net Margin %. This places Daily Polymer Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.93, based on 1,578 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Daily Polymer Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daily Polymer Co's current Net Margin % is -4.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daily Polymer Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$12.58, compared to a current price of NT$22.50 — trading 78.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -4.10%. Daily Polymer Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716), the current Net Margin % is -4.10% 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 Daily Polymer Co (ROCO:4716) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Polymer Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$22.50 is trading 78.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$12.58.
GuruFocus considers Daily Polymer Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4716:
Net Margin %: -4.10%
GF Value™: NT$12.58 vs. price of NT$22.50 (78.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4716 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daily Polymer Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of synthetic resins and electronic materials. Its product lines include polymer materials such as resins for paints, unsaturated polyester resin, and paint additives, as well as photo-electronic materials, including conductive polymer. The Company operates through two reportable segments: the Synthetic Resins Segment, which generates maximum revenue and is responsible for the manufacturing, processing, and sales of synthetic resins, and the New Materials Segment, which is responsible for the manufacturing, processing, and sales of electronic materials. The Company operates in Taiwan, Mainland China, and other countries.
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