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Visual Photonics Epitaxy CoTPE:2455 -4.41%78 Net Margin % is 20.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 20.23. GuruFocus rates TPE:2455 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$194.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Semiconductors companies, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co ranks better than 80.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2455'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.21 Med: 20.23 Max: 23.7
Current: 16.52
TPE:2455's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.23% of 1022
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.25
vs TPE:2455: 16.52
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) 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.
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Visual Photonics Epitaxy 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:2455 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Visual Photonics Epitaxy 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.
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Visual Photonics Epitaxy 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.
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) has a Net Margin % of 20.34% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.23. Over the past decade, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 16.21 to 23.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co ranks #202 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Net Margin % too high?
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's current Net Margin % of 20.34% is near median its 10-year median of 20.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.21 to a high of 23.70. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's value of 20.34% is 378.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co ranks #202 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's Net Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co ranks #202 out of 1022 companies for Net Margin %. This places Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's value of 20.34% is 378.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 16.21 to 23.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.23 vs. the industry median of 4.25, Visual Photonics Epitaxy 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Net Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 4.25, based on 1,022 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. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's current Net Margin % of 20.34% is 378.6% 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 Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's current Net Margin % is 20.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$194.67, compared to a current price of NT$314.50 — trading 61.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 20.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.23 and 378.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.25. Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455), the current Net Margin % is 20.34% 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 Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co (TPE:2455) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$314.50 is trading 61.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$194.67.
GuruFocus considers Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2455:
Net Margin %: 20.34% (near median its 10-year median of 20.23)
GF Value™: NT$194.67 vs. price of NT$314.50 (61.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 378.6% above the Semiconductors median (#202 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2455 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Visual Photonics Epitaxy Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that is principally engaged in developing, producing, and marketing of optoelectronic semiconductors epitaxy, optoelectronic components products. The company's products are used to provide solutions for wireless communications, optical fiber communications, and solar cell applications. Its products consist of GaAs Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor epi wafer, Low turn-on voltage gaAsSb HBT epi wafers, High-voltage gaAs HBT epi wafer, and InP HBT epi wafers, and others.
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