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Silicon OptronicsTPE:3530 +0.19%67 Net Margin % is 6.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 7.53. GuruFocus rates TPE:3530 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$93.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Semiconductors companies, Silicon Optronics ranks better than 58.51% on this metric.
Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) 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.
Silicon Optronics Net Margin % Related Terms
Silicon Optronics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silicon Optronics'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:3530 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silicon Optronics'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.
Silicon Optronics Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Silicon Optronics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silicon Optronics'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.
Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) has a Net Margin % of 6.32% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Silicon Optronics and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 7.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #424 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Silicon Optronics' Net Margin % too high?
Silicon Optronics' current Net Margin % of 6.32% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.53. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Silicon Optronics' value of 6.32% is 39.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #424 out of 1022 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Silicon Optronics has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silicon Optronics' Net Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #424 out of 1022 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Silicon Optronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Silicon Optronics' value of 6.32% is 39.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.53 vs. the industry median of 4.52, Silicon Optronics 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. Silicon Optronics's current Net Margin % of 6.32% is 39.8% 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 Silicon Optronics 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. Silicon Optronics's current Net Margin % is 6.32%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 7.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silicon Optronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$93.31, compared to a current price of NT$54.00 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.32%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 7.53 and 39.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.52. Silicon Optronics' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530), the current Net Margin % is 6.32% 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 Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Optronics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$54.00 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$93.31.
GuruFocus considers Silicon Optronics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3530:
Net Margin %: 6.32% (16% below median its 10-year median of 7.53)
GF Value™: NT$93.31 vs. price of NT$54.00 (42.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% above the Semiconductors median (#424 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Silicon Optronics Inc is engaged in the design, development, and sale of complementary metal-oxide semiconductors. Its products include image sensors and shutters. The company derives revenue from complementary metal-oxide semiconductors. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, the United States, Taiwan, and other countries, with the majority of revenue deriving from Hong Kong.
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