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Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) 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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Net Margin % Related Terms
Shihlin Electric & Engineering 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) has a Net Margin % of 12.58% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 6.48. Over the past decade, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Net Margin % has ranged from 5.66 to 9.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #874 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Net Margin % too high?
Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Net Margin % of 12.58% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 6.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.66 to a high of 9.10. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.55. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's value of 12.58% is 176.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #874 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shihlin Electric & Engineering has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shihlin Electric & Engineering's Net Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #874 out of 3038 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Shihlin Electric & Engineering in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.55. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's value of 12.58% is 176.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's own Net Margin % has ranged from 5.66 to 9.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.48 vs. the industry median of 4.55, Shihlin Electric & Engineering 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.55, based on 3,038 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. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Net Margin % of 12.58% is 176.8% 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current Net Margin % is 12.58%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 6.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$207.93, compared to a current price of NT$199.50 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 12.58%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 6.48 and 176.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.55. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 92/100. 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503), the current Net Margin % is 12.58% 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$199.50 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$207.93.
GuruFocus considers Shihlin Electric & Engineering to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1503:
Net Margin %: 12.58% (94% above median its 10-year median of 6.48)
GF Value™: NT$207.93 vs. price of NT$199.50 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 176.8% above the Industrial Products median (#874 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1503 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp is engaged in the manufacture of heavy electrical equipment, electrical machinery, electrical automotive equipment and related parts, and the sale and lease of commercial buildings. Its product portfolio comprises low-voltage switches, solar inverters, charging stations, power transformers, capacitors, switchboards, etc. The group has four reportable segments: Electric Distribution, Automobile Parts, Automation Equipment and Parts, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated by the Electric Distribution segment, which manufactures and sells heavy electric equipment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Mainland China, Vietnam, and other regions.
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