Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Ho Tung ChemicalTPE:1714 -3.48%61 Net Margin % is 1.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates TPE:1714 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Ho Tung Chemical ranks worse than 62.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ho Tung Chemical's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1714'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 1.82 Max: 6.52
Current: 2.04
TPE:1714's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 62.61% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.93
vs TPE:1714: 2.04
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) 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.
Ho Tung Chemical Net Margin % Related Terms
Ho Tung Chemical Net Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Ho Tung Chemical'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 Chemicals subindustry, Ho Tung Chemical'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.
Ho Tung Chemical Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ho Tung Chemical's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ho Tung Chemical'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.
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) has a Net Margin % of 1.76% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Ho Tung Chemical's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.06 to 6.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #988 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Ho Tung Chemical's Net Margin % too high?
Ho Tung Chemical's current Net Margin % of 1.76% is near median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 6.52. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. Ho Tung Chemical's value of 1.76% is 55.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #988 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ho Tung Chemical has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Tung Chemical's Net Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ho Tung Chemical ranks #988 out of 1578 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ho Tung Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.93. Ho Tung Chemical's value of 1.76% is 55.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Ho Tung Chemical's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.06 to 6.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Ho Tung Chemical has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.93, based on 1,578 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. Ho Tung Chemical's current Net Margin % of 1.76% is 55.2% below 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 Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ho Tung Chemical's current Net Margin % is 1.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Tung Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.95, compared to a current price of NT$16.65 — trading 67.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 55.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.93. Ho Tung Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714), the current Net Margin % is 1.76% 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$16.65 is trading 67.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.95.
GuruFocus considers Ho Tung Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1714:
Net Margin %: 1.76% (near median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: NT$9.95 vs. price of NT$16.65 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.2% below the Chemicals median (#988 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ho Tung Chemical Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of chemicals such as normal paraffin, alkenes, etc. The company's key products comprise Paraffin, Linear Alkylbenzene, Anionic Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants, Non-ionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants, Solvents, and others. It also focuses on other businesses like oil, investment, and cement. The company's reportable segments include Chemicals, which derives the majority of its revenue from Oil Products, Cement, and Investments. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from Taiwan, other parts of Southeast Asia, and other regions.
61GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TPE:1714
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TPE:1714 has been successfully added to your 
