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The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8131'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.07 Med: 13.9 Max: 19.7
Current: 6.07
TPE:8131's Net Margin % is ranked better than 56.01% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.25
vs TPE:8131: 6.07
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co (TPE:8131) 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.
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co 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.
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co Net Margin % Chart
TPE:8131 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Formosa Advanced Technologies 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.
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Advanced Technologies 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.
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co (TPE:8131) has a Net Margin % of 13.59% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Formosa Advanced Technologies Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.90. Over the past decade, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.07 to 19.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co ranks #450 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's Net Margin % too high?
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's current Net Margin % of 13.59% is near median its 10-year median of 13.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.07 to a high of 19.70. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's value of 13.59% is 219.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co ranks #450 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's Net Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co ranks #450 out of 1023 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Formosa Advanced Technologies Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.25. Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's value of 13.59% is 219.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.07 to 19.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.90 vs. the industry median of 4.25, Formosa Advanced Technologies 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 4.25, based on 1,023 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. Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's current Net Margin % of 13.59% is 219.8% 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 Formosa Advanced Technologies Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's current Net Margin % is 13.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Advanced Technologies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co (TPE:8131) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$47.56, compared to a current price of NT$81.20 — trading 70.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.90 and 219.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.25. Formosa Advanced Technologies Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 Formosa Advanced Technologies Co (TPE:8131), the current Net Margin % is 13.59% 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 Formosa Advanced Technologies Co (TPE:8131) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Advanced Technologies Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$81.20 is trading 70.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$47.56.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Advanced Technologies Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8131:
Net Margin %: 13.59% (near median its 10-year median of 13.90)
GF Value™: NT$47.56 vs. price of NT$81.20 (70.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 219.8% above the Semiconductors median (#450 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co Business Description
Formosa Advanced Technologies Co Ltd is a professional manufacturer of DRAM assembly, testing, and module Turn-Key service in Taiwan. The group's business activity is operated in Taiwan, the USA, China, Korea, Mainland China, and Others. The company's operating segment includes the integrated-chips ("IC" ) department and the module department. The integrated-chips department includes packaging, testing, processing, and research and development of integrated chips. The module department includes the assembly, testing, and research and development of module pieces.
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