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Elite Material CoTPE:2383 -6.67%74 Net Margin % is 16.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 13.21. GuruFocus rates TPE:2383 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$1,410.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,476 Hardware companies, Elite Material Co ranks better than 89.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elite Material Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2383'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.65 Med: 13.21 Max: 15.64
Current: 15.64
TPE:2383's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.42% of 2476
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.69
vs TPE:2383: 15.64
Elite Material Co (TPE:2383) 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.
Elite Material Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Elite Material Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elite Material 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.
TPE:2383 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Elite Material 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.
Elite Material Co Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Elite Material Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elite Material 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.
Elite Material Co (TPE:2383) has a Net Margin % of 16.15% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Elite Material Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 13.21. Over the past decade, Elite Material Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.65 to 15.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Elite Material Co ranks #262 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Elite Material Co's Net Margin % too high?
Elite Material Co's current Net Margin % of 16.15% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 13.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.65 to a high of 15.64. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.69. Elite Material Co's value of 16.15% is 500.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elite Material Co ranks #262 out of 2476 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elite Material Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elite Material Co's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Elite Material Co ranks #262 out of 2476 companies for Net Margin %. This places Elite Material Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.69. Elite Material Co's value of 16.15% is 500.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Elite Material Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.65 to 15.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.21 vs. the industry median of 2.69, Elite Material 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.69, based on 2,476 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. Elite Material Co's current Net Margin % of 16.15% is 500.4% 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 Elite Material Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elite Material Co's current Net Margin % is 16.15%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 13.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elite Material Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Material Co (TPE:2383) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$1,410.83, compared to a current price of NT$4,755.00 — trading 237% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.15%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 13.21 and 500.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.69. Elite Material Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Elite Material Co (TPE:2383), the current Net Margin % is 16.15% 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 Elite Material Co (TPE:2383) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Material Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$4,755.00 is trading 237% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$1,410.83.
GuruFocus considers Elite Material Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2383:
Net Margin %: 16.15% (22% above median its 10-year median of 13.21)
GF Value™: NT$1,410.83 vs. price of NT$4,755.00 (237% above fair value)
Industry Position: 500.4% above the Hardware median (#262 of 2476)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2383 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elite Material Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of printed circuit boards, copper-clad laminates, electronic-industrial specialty chemicals, raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods of electronic components. The Group has three reportable segments: the domestic segment produces and sells various types of printed circuit board products, electronic-industrial specialty chemicals, and electronic components; the Foreign segment produces and sells prepreg for printed circuit boards and copper-clad laminates; and the Other segment includes investment and product exchange business. Geographically, it operates in Taiwan, China, and Other countries.
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