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Darfon ElectronicsTPE:8163 -4.16%66 Net Margin % is 0.22% as of Dec. 2025, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 3.99. GuruFocus rates TPE:8163 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$44.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,478 Hardware companies, Darfon Electronics ranks worse than 63.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darfon Electronics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8163'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 3.99 Max: 7.56
Current: 0.57
TPE:8163's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 63.64% of 2478
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs TPE:8163: 0.57
Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) 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.
Darfon Electronics Net Margin % Related Terms
Darfon Electronics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darfon Electronics'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:8163 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Darfon Electronics'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.
Darfon Electronics Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Darfon Electronics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darfon Electronics'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.
Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) has a Net Margin % of 0.22% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Darfon Electronics and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 3.99. Over the past decade, Darfon Electronics' Net Margin % has ranged from 0.57 to 7.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1577 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Darfon Electronics' Net Margin % too high?
Darfon Electronics' current Net Margin % of 0.22% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 3.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 7.56. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Darfon Electronics' value of 0.22% is 91.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1577 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Darfon Electronics has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darfon Electronics' Net Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1577 out of 2478 companies for Net Margin %. This places Darfon Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. Darfon Electronics' value of 0.22% is 91.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Darfon Electronics' own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.57 to 7.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Darfon Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,478 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. Darfon Electronics's current Net Margin % of 0.22% is 91.9% 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 Darfon Electronics 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. Darfon Electronics's current Net Margin % is 0.22%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 3.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darfon Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$44.98, compared to a current price of NT$34.60 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.22%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 91.9% below the Hardware industry median of 2.70. Darfon Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163), the current Net Margin % is 0.22% 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$34.60 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$44.98.
GuruFocus considers Darfon Electronics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8163:
Net Margin %: 0.22% (94% below median its 10-year median of 3.99)
GF Value™: NT$44.98 vs. price of NT$34.60 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.9% below the Hardware median (#1577 of 2478)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darfon Electronics Corp is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacture, and sale of computer peripheral devices, electronic components, and green energy-related products. Its product lines include peripheral electronic products, green energy products, and passive components. Its operations are spread across Taiwan, Mainland China, the United States of America, and Others.
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