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Elite Advanced LaserTPE:3450 -0.36%69 Net Margin % is 4.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 6.26. GuruFocus rates TPE:3450 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$258.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Semiconductors companies, Elite Advanced Laser ranks better than 51.75% on this metric.
Elite Advanced Laser (TPE:3450) 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 Advanced Laser Net Margin % Related Terms
Elite Advanced Laser Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elite Advanced Laser'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:3450 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elite Advanced Laser'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 Advanced Laser Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elite Advanced Laser's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elite Advanced Laser'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 Advanced Laser (TPE:3450) has a Net Margin % of 4.81% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Elite Advanced Laser and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 6.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Elite Advanced Laser ranks #495 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Elite Advanced Laser's Net Margin % too high?
Elite Advanced Laser's current Net Margin % of 4.81% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 6.26. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Elite Advanced Laser's value of 4.81% is 11.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elite Advanced Laser ranks #495 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elite Advanced Laser has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elite Advanced Laser's Net Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elite Advanced Laser ranks #495 out of 1026 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Elite Advanced Laser in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Elite Advanced Laser's value of 4.81% is 11.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.26 vs. the industry median of 5.46, Elite Advanced Laser has consistently been below 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 5.46, based on 1,026 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 Advanced Laser's current Net Margin % of 4.81% is 11.9% below 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 Advanced Laser and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elite Advanced Laser's current Net Margin % is 4.81%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 6.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elite Advanced Laser stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Advanced Laser (TPE:3450) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$258.33, compared to a current price of NT$551.00 — trading 113.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.81%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 6.26 and 11.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 5.46. Elite Advanced Laser's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Advanced Laser (TPE:3450), the current Net Margin % is 4.81% 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 Advanced Laser (TPE:3450) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Advanced Laser stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$551.00 is trading 113.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$258.33.
GuruFocus considers Elite Advanced Laser to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3450:
Net Margin %: 4.81% (23% below median its 10-year median of 6.26)
GF Value™: NT$258.33 vs. price of NT$551.00 (113.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.9% below the Semiconductors median (#495 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3450 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elite Advanced Laser Corp is engaged in optical information and optical communication products. The reportable segments of the company are the Optoelectronics industry, the Semiconductor segment, and the Silicon Photonics segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor segment.
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