Chih Lien Industrial CoTPE:2024 63 Net Margin % is 3.14% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 3.16. GuruFocus rates TPE:2024 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks worse than 73.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chih Lien Industrial Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2024'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.98 Med: 3.16 Max: 9.39
Current: -0.6
TPE:2024's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 73.93% of 610
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.865
vs TPE:2024: -0.60
Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) 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.
Chih Lien Industrial Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Chih Lien Industrial Co 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.
TPE:2024 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Chih Lien Industrial 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.
Chih Lien Industrial Co Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chih Lien Industrial Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chih Lien Industrial 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.
Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) has a Net Margin % of 3.14% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Chih Lien Industrial Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #451 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Chih Lien Industrial Co's Net Margin % too high?
Chih Lien Industrial Co's current Net Margin % of 3.14% is near median its 10-year median of 3.16. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.87. Chih Lien Industrial Co's value of 3.14% is 68.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #451 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chih Lien Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chih Lien Industrial Co's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #451 out of 610 companies for Net Margin %. This places Chih Lien Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.87. Chih Lien Industrial Co's value of 3.14% is 68.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.16 vs. the industry median of 1.87, Chih Lien Industrial 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 a Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.87, based on 610 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. Chih Lien Industrial Co's current Net Margin % of 3.14% is 68.4% 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chih Lien Industrial Co's current Net Margin % is 3.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chih Lien Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.89, compared to a current price of NT$13.60 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.16 and 68.4% above the Steel industry median of 1.87. Chih Lien Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024), the current Net Margin % is 3.14% 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chih Lien Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$13.60 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.89.
GuruFocus considers Chih Lien Industrial Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2024:
Net Margin %: 3.14% (near median its 10-year median of 3.16)
GF Value™: NT$16.89 vs. price of NT$13.60 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.4% above the Steel median (#451 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2024 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chih Lien Industrial Co Ltd operates in the steel industry. Company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing and trading of steel wire and steel bars. The Company operates in a single industry and is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and processing of steel wire and steel bars with similar end-use products. The company has presence in Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Other. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan.
63GF Score
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