Cathay ConsolidatedTPE:1342 +1.35%95 Net Margin % is 16.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 12.84. GuruFocus rates TPE:1342 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$114.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cathay Consolidated ranks better than 92.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Consolidated's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1342'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.97 Med: 12.84 Max: 20.66
Current: 15.48
TPE:1342's Net Margin % is ranked better than 92.79% of 1040
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs TPE:1342: 15.48
Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) 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.
Cathay Consolidated Net Margin % Related Terms
Cathay Consolidated Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cathay Consolidated's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) has a Net Margin % of 16.59% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 12.84. Over the past decade, Cathay Consolidated's Net Margin % has ranged from 11.97 to 20.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #75 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Cathay Consolidated's Net Margin % too high?
Cathay Consolidated's current Net Margin % of 16.59% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 12.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.97 to a high of 20.66. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Net Margin % is 2.58. Cathay Consolidated's value of 16.59% is 543% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #75 out of 1040 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Consolidated's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #75 out of 1040 companies for Net Margin %. This places Cathay Consolidated in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.58. Cathay Consolidated's value of 16.59% is 543% above this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Consolidated's own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.97 to 20.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.84 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Cathay Consolidated 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 Net Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.58, based on 1,040 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. Cathay Consolidated's current Net Margin % of 16.59% is 543% 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 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 Cathay Consolidated and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Consolidated's current Net Margin % is 16.59%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 12.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$114.39, compared to a current price of NT$112.50 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.59%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 12.84 and 543% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.58. Cathay Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342), the current Net Margin % is 16.59% 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$112.50 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$114.39.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Consolidated to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1342:
Net Margin %: 16.59% (29% above median its 10-year median of 12.84)
GF Value™: NT$114.39 vs. price of NT$112.50 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 543% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#75 of 1040)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1342 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Consolidated Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacturing of TPU film, air mattresses, covers, laminated fabrics, and bladders. Its revenue mainly comes from the production and sale of functional fabrics. It operates in Taiwan, Asia, the Americas, Others, and the majority of its revenue comes from Asia. The main product of the Company is TPU film, air mattress, cover, laminated fabrics and bladder. The company's products are used in Aviation, Marine, Medical, Outdoor, and Industrial.
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