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Ampoc Far-East CoTPE:2493 -2.27%79 Net Margin % is 17.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 14.20. GuruFocus rates TPE:2493 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$91.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Semiconductors companies, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks better than 74.46% on this metric.
Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493) 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.
Ampoc Far-East Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Ampoc Far-East Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ampoc Far-East 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:2493 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Ampoc Far-East 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.
Ampoc Far-East Co Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ampoc Far-East Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ampoc Far-East 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.
Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493) has a Net Margin % of 17.01% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ampoc Far-East Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 14.20. Over the past decade, Ampoc Far-East Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 9.21 to 20.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks #261 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Ampoc Far-East Co's Net Margin % too high?
Ampoc Far-East Co's current Net Margin % of 17.01% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 14.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.21 to a high of 20.58. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Ampoc Far-East Co's value of 17.01% is 276.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks #261 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ampoc Far-East Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ampoc Far-East Co's Net Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ampoc Far-East Co ranks #261 out of 1022 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Ampoc Far-East Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Ampoc Far-East Co's value of 17.01% is 276.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ampoc Far-East Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 9.21 to 20.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.20 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Ampoc Far-East 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 4.52, 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. Ampoc Far-East Co's current Net Margin % of 17.01% is 276.3% 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 Ampoc Far-East Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ampoc Far-East Co's current Net Margin % is 17.01%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 14.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ampoc Far-East Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$91.09, compared to a current price of NT$215.00 — trading 136% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 17.01%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 14.20 and 276.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.52. Ampoc Far-East Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493), the current Net Margin % is 17.01% 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 Ampoc Far-East Co (TPE:2493) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampoc Far-East Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$215.00 is trading 136% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$91.09.
GuruFocus considers Ampoc Far-East Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2493:
Net Margin %: 17.01% (20% above median its 10-year median of 14.20)
GF Value™: NT$91.09 vs. price of NT$215.00 (136% above fair value)
Industry Position: 276.3% above the Semiconductors median (#261 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2493 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ampoc Far-East Co Ltd manufactures and markets Equipments, Instruments & Materials to PCB, LCD, IC, FAB and IC Packaging Industries. The Company derives revenue from the manufacture and sales of machinery and equipment as well as the agency and sales of electronic and chemical related products. Its product portfolio includes semiconductors, IC packaging, PCB's, flat panel display and MEMS, IC wafer semiconductor process application. The company Geographically operates in Taiwan and China(including Hong Kong).
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