Chieftek Precision CoTPE:1597 -2.88%56 Net Margin % is 10.60% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 14.07. GuruFocus rates TPE:1597 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$92.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,027 Industrial Products companies, Chieftek Precision Co ranks better than 62.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chieftek Precision Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1597'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.98 Med: 14.07 Max: 22.74
Current: 6.98
TPE:1597's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.77% of 3027
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.51
vs TPE:1597: 6.98
Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) 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.
Chieftek Precision Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Chieftek Precision Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chieftek Precision Co'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Chieftek Precision 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.
Chieftek Precision Co Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chieftek Precision Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chieftek Precision 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.
Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) has a Net Margin % of 10.60% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 14.07. Over the past decade, Chieftek Precision Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.98 to 22.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #1127 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Chieftek Precision Co's Net Margin % too high?
Chieftek Precision Co's current Net Margin % of 10.60% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 14.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.98 to a high of 22.74. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.51. Chieftek Precision Co's value of 10.60% is 135% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #1127 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chieftek Precision Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chieftek Precision Co's Net Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chieftek Precision Co ranks #1127 out of 3027 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Chieftek Precision Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.51. Chieftek Precision Co's value of 10.60% is 135% above this benchmark. Historically, Chieftek Precision Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.98 to 22.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.07 vs. the industry median of 4.51, Chieftek Precision Co 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 4.51, based on 3,027 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. Chieftek Precision Co's current Net Margin % of 10.60% is 135% 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 Chieftek Precision Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chieftek Precision Co's current Net Margin % is 10.60%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 14.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chieftek Precision Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$92.74, compared to a current price of NT$151.50 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.60%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 14.07 and 135% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.51. Chieftek Precision Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597), the current Net Margin % is 10.60% 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 Chieftek Precision Co (TPE:1597) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chieftek Precision Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$151.50 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$92.74.
GuruFocus considers Chieftek Precision Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1597:
Net Margin %: 10.60% (25% below median its 10-year median of 14.07)
GF Value™: NT$92.74 vs. price of NT$151.50 (63.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 135% above the Industrial Products median (#1127 of 3027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chieftek Precision Co Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of the ball and roller bearings. The Company engages in the research, development, manufacture and sales of miniature linear guides, miniature ball screws, miniature linear modules, electro-optics equipment and semiconductor process equipment. The company is involved in the manufacture of miniature linear motion components. Its products include Standard 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Wide 4-Row Ball Bearing Linear Guide, Miniature Linear Guide, ST Miniature Stroke Slide Series, and others. Geographically the company operates in China, Germany, the USA, Taiwan, and other countries, out of which Germany derives the maximum revenue.
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