Kian ShenTPE:1525 -1.73%76 Net Margin % is 15.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 24.66. GuruFocus rates TPE:1525 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$56.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Vehicles & Parts companies, Kian Shen ranks better than 95.63% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Kian Shen's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$54 Mil. Kian Shen's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$344 Mil. Therefore, Kian Shen's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kian Shen's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1525'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.98 Med: 24.66 Max: 46.24
Current: 18.93
TPE:1525's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95.63% of 1326
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.205
vs TPE:1525: 18.93
Kian Shen (TPE:1525) 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.
Kian Shen Net Margin % Related Terms
Kian Shen Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kian Shen'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen Net Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kian Shen's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kian Shen'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.
Kian Shen (TPE:1525) has a Net Margin % of 15.54% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Kian Shen and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 24.66. Over the past decade, Kian Shen's Net Margin % has ranged from 17.98 to 46.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #58 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Kian Shen's Net Margin % too high?
Kian Shen's current Net Margin % of 15.54% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 24.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.98 to a high of 46.24. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Kian Shen's value of 15.54% is 384.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #58 out of 1326 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kian Shen has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kian Shen's Net Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Kian Shen ranks #58 out of 1326 companies for Net Margin %. This places Kian Shen in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.21. Kian Shen's value of 15.54% is 384.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kian Shen's own Net Margin % has ranged from 17.98 to 46.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.66 vs. the industry median of 3.21, Kian Shen 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Net Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.21, based on 1,326 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. Kian Shen's current Net Margin % of 15.54% is 384.9% 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 Kian Shen and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kian Shen's current Net Margin % is 15.54%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 24.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kian Shen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen (TPE:1525) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$56.53, compared to a current price of NT$62.60 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.54%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 24.66 and 384.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.21. Kian Shen's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525), the current Net Margin % is 15.54% 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 Kian Shen (TPE:1525) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kian Shen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$62.60 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$56.53.
GuruFocus considers Kian Shen to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1525:
Net Margin %: 15.54% (37% below median its 10-year median of 24.66)
GF Value™: NT$56.53 vs. price of NT$62.60 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 384.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#58 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1525 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kian Shen Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of automobile body beams, stamping molds, and woodworking products. It provides automobile frames which include products for large, medium, and small-size trucks and coaches. The company has two operating segments; the Manufacturing department, and the Investment department. It derives a majority of its revenue from the manufacturing segment.
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