Far Eastern New CenturyTPE:1402 77 Net Margin % is 3.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.72. GuruFocus rates TPE:1402 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,035 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Far Eastern New Century ranks better than 54.2% on this metric.
Far Eastern New Century (TPE:1402) 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.
Far Eastern New Century Net Margin % Related Terms
Far Eastern New Century 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.
Far Eastern New Century Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Far Eastern New Century'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.
Far Eastern New Century Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Far Eastern New Century's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern New Century'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.
Far Eastern New Century (TPE:1402) has a Net Margin % of 3.50% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Far Eastern New Century and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.72. Over the past decade, Far Eastern New Century's Net Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 5.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern New Century ranks #474 out of 1035 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Far Eastern New Century's Net Margin % too high?
Far Eastern New Century's current Net Margin % of 3.50% is near median its 10-year median of 3.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.92 to a high of 5.26. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Net Margin % is 2.58. Far Eastern New Century's value of 3.50% is 35.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern New Century ranks #474 out of 1035 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Far Eastern New Century has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern New Century's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Far Eastern New Century ranks #474 out of 1035 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Far Eastern New Century in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.58. Far Eastern New Century's value of 3.50% is 35.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Far Eastern New Century's own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 5.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.72 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Far Eastern New Century 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 1,035 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. Far Eastern New Century's current Net Margin % of 3.50% is 35.7% 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 Far Eastern New Century 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. Far Eastern New Century's current Net Margin % is 3.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far Eastern New Century stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern New Century (TPE:1402) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.16, compared to a current price of NT$27.45 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.72 and 35.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.58. Far Eastern New Century's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Far Eastern New Century (TPE:1402), the current Net Margin % is 3.50% 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 Far Eastern New Century (TPE:1402) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern New Century stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$27.45 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.16.
GuruFocus considers Far Eastern New Century to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1402:
Net Margin %: 3.50% (near median its 10-year median of 3.72)
GF Value™: NT$33.16 vs. price of NT$27.45 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#474 of 1035)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1402 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far Eastern New Century Corp is a Taiwan-based industrial holding company with operations that span Taiwan, China and overseas. The company is organized into a business that includes manufacturing and selling polyester materials and semi-finished and finished textiles such as cotton, synthetic or blended fabrics, towels and bed sheets, and woven and knitted garments; PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles and sheets; and natural, synthetic or blended yarns and polyester textured yarns. It also does yarn, silk and cloth printing and dyeing. Its operating segments include: Investments in production business, which derives key revenue; telecommunication services business; property development business; and Investment and other business.
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