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Tatung Fine Chemicals CoROCO:4738 -1.87%66 Net Margin % is 3.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4738 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$7.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co ranks better than 52.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4738'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -85.83 Med: 1.72 Max: 4.33
Current: 4.33
ROCO:4738's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.5% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs ROCO:4738: 4.33
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co (ROCO:4738) 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.
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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:4738 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tatung Fine Chemicals 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.
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tatung Fine Chemicals 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.
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co (ROCO:4738) has a Net Margin % of 3.28% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Tatung Fine Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co ranks #750 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's Net Margin % too high?
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's current Net Margin % of 3.28% is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.72. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's value of 3.28% is 16.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co ranks #750 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co ranks #750 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Tatung Fine Chemicals Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's value of 3.28% is 16.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Tatung Fine Chemicals 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.92, based on 1,579 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. Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's current Net Margin % of 3.28% is 16.3% 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 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 Tatung Fine Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's current Net Margin % is 3.28%, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tatung Fine Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co (ROCO:4738) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$7.69, compared to a current price of NT$6.83 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.28%, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 16.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.92. Tatung Fine Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Tatung Fine Chemicals Co (ROCO:4738), the current Net Margin % is 3.28% 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 Tatung Fine Chemicals Co (ROCO:4738) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tatung Fine Chemicals Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$6.83 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$7.69.
GuruFocus considers Tatung Fine Chemicals Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4738:
Net Margin %: 3.28% (91% above median its 10-year median of 1.72)
GF Value™: NT$7.69 vs. price of NT$6.83 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% below the Chemicals median (#750 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4738 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tatung Fine Chemicals Co Ltd manufactures and sells coatings and paints. Its product line includes electro-deposition coatings comprising epocy cathodic electro-deposition coating used to apply the primer to automobiles and other products; etc. The company's product includes Epoxy resin, Acrylic electrocoat, Electronic coating, Fan Li water insulation coating.
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