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Transcend InformationTPE:2451 -2.17%79 Net Margin % is 47.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 212% above its 10-year median of 15.37. GuruFocus rates TPE:2451 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$162.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,478 Hardware companies, Transcend Information ranks better than 97.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Transcend Information's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2451'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.46 Med: 15.37 Max: 32.51
Current: 32.51
TPE:2451's Net Margin % is ranked better than 97.5% of 2478
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.695
vs TPE:2451: 32.51
Transcend Information (TPE:2451) 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.
Transcend Information Net Margin % Related Terms
Transcend Information Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Transcend Information'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:2451 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Transcend Information'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.
Transcend Information Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Transcend Information's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transcend Information'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.
Transcend Information (TPE:2451) has a Net Margin % of 47.95% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Transcend Information and its competitors. This is 212% above median its historical median of 15.37. Over the past decade, Transcend Information's Net Margin % has ranged from 10.46 to 32.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #62 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Transcend Information's Net Margin % too high?
Transcend Information's current Net Margin % of 47.95% is 212% above median its 10-year median of 15.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.46 to a high of 32.51. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Transcend Information's value of 47.95% is 1679.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #62 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Transcend Information has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transcend Information's Net Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #62 out of 2478 companies for Net Margin %. This places Transcend Information in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Transcend Information's value of 47.95% is 1679.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Transcend Information's own Net Margin % has ranged from 10.46 to 32.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.37 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Transcend Information 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 2.70, based on 2,478 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. Transcend Information's current Net Margin % of 47.95% is 1679.2% 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 Transcend Information and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transcend Information's current Net Margin % is 47.95%, which is 212% above median its own 10-year median of 15.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transcend Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcend Information (TPE:2451) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$162.42, compared to a current price of NT$247.50 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 47.95%, which is 212% above median its 10-year median of 15.37 and 1679.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Transcend Information's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Transcend Information (TPE:2451), the current Net Margin % is 47.95% 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 Transcend Information (TPE:2451) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcend Information stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$247.50 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$162.42.
GuruFocus considers Transcend Information to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2451:
Net Margin %: 47.95% (212% above median its 10-year median of 15.37)
GF Value™: NT$162.42 vs. price of NT$247.50 (52.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1679.2% above the Hardware median (#62 of 2478)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2451 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transcend Information Inc is engaged in manufacturing, processing and sales of computer software and hardware, peripheral equipment and other computer components. Its product portfolio includes solid-state drives, body cameras, personal cloud storage, memory cards, USB flash drives, memory modules, card readers, and multimedia products. The company generates revenue in the Americas, Europe, Taiwan, and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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