PCL TechnologiesTPE:4977 -1.62%74 Net Margin % is 29.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 15.39. GuruFocus rates TPE:4977 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$97.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, PCL Technologies ranks better than 97.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PCL Technologies's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4977'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.44 Med: 15.39 Max: 32.87
Current: 32.87
TPE:4977's Net Margin % is ranked better than 97.57% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs TPE:4977: 32.87
PCL Technologies (TPE:4977) 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.
PCL Technologies Net Margin % Related Terms
PCL Technologies Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PCL Technologies'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:4977 vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, PCL 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.
PCL Technologies Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, PCL Technologies's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PCL 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.
PCL Technologies (TPE:4977) has a Net Margin % of 29.69% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on PCL Technologies and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 15.39. Over the past decade, PCL Technologies' Net Margin % has ranged from 10.44 to 32.87. According to the industry distribution chart, PCL Technologies ranks #60 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is PCL Technologies' Net Margin % too high?
PCL Technologies' current Net Margin % of 29.69% is 93% above median its 10-year median of 15.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.44 to a high of 32.87. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. PCL Technologies' value of 29.69% is 999.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCL Technologies ranks #60 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PCL Technologies has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCL Technologies' Net Margin % compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, PCL Technologies ranks #60 out of 2472 companies for Net Margin %. This places PCL Technologies in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. PCL Technologies' value of 29.69% is 999.6% above this benchmark. Historically, PCL Technologies' own Net Margin % has ranged from 10.44 to 32.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.39 vs. the industry median of 2.70, PCL 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 2.70, 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. PCL Technologies's current Net Margin % of 29.69% is 999.6% 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 PCL Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PCL Technologies's current Net Margin % is 29.69%, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 15.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCL Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCL Technologies (TPE:4977) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$97.58, compared to a current price of NT$182.50 — trading 87% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 29.69%, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 15.39 and 999.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. PCL Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 PCL Technologies (TPE:4977), the current Net Margin % is 29.69% 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 PCL Technologies (TPE:4977) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCL Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$182.50 is trading 87% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$97.58.
GuruFocus considers PCL Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4977:
Net Margin %: 29.69% (93% above median its 10-year median of 15.39)
GF Value™: NT$97.58 vs. price of NT$182.50 (87% above fair value)
Industry Position: 999.6% above the Hardware median (#60 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4977 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PCL Technologies Inc is engaged in the manufacture, research, and sale of optical components, electro-mechanical components, and modules serving data communications, telecom, cloud computing, and networking markets. The products are sold in Taiwan and internationally. It generates revenue from Singapore. The Group mainly operates in research, development, manufacture, and sale of optical transceiver products and other optical components. The Group operates in three principal geographical areas: Mainland China, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
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