The historical rank and industry rank for Global Lighting Technologies's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4935'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.12 Med: 7.07 Max: 13.03
Current: 3.22
TPE:4935's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.63% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs TPE:4935: 3.22
Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) 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.
Global Lighting Technologies Net Margin % Related Terms
Global Lighting Technologies 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Global Lighting Technologies'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.
Global Lighting Technologies Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Global Lighting Technologies's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Lighting Technologies'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.
Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) has a Net Margin % of 3.54% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Global Lighting Technologies and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 7.07. Over the past decade, Global Lighting Technologies' Net Margin % has ranged from 3.12 to 13.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #1171 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Global Lighting Technologies' Net Margin % too high?
Global Lighting Technologies' current Net Margin % of 3.54% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 7.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.12 to a high of 13.03. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Global Lighting Technologies' value of 3.54% is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #1171 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Lighting Technologies has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Lighting Technologies' Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #1171 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Global Lighting Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Global Lighting Technologies' value of 3.54% is 30.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Lighting Technologies' own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.12 to 13.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.07 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Global Lighting Technologies 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 2.71, based on 2,472 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. Global Lighting Technologies's current Net Margin % of 3.54% is 30.6% 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 Global Lighting Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Lighting Technologies's current Net Margin % is 3.54%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 7.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Lighting Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$35.31, compared to a current price of NT$36.90 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.54%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 7.07 and 30.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.71. Global Lighting Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935), the current Net Margin % is 3.54% 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 Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Lighting Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$36.90 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$35.31.
GuruFocus considers Global Lighting Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4935:
Net Margin %: 3.54% (50% below median its 10-year median of 7.07)
GF Value™: NT$35.31 vs. price of NT$36.90 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% above the Hardware median (#1171 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4935 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Lighting Technologies Inc is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales of applications of light guide plates, the development of optical molds, and the manufacturing and sales of plastic components. The company has two reportable segments: the Department of light guide plates applications, which derives key revenue, provides the service of manufacturing and sales of related application products such as light guide plates; and the Department of plastic components, which provides the service of design, manufacturing, and sales of plastic components. Geographically, the company operates in Asia, America, and other regions, out of which it earns maximum revenue from Asia.
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