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Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Ace Pillar Co's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-140 Mil. Ace Pillar Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$923 Mil. Therefore, Ace Pillar Co's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -15.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ace Pillar Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8374'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.53 Med: 1.99 Max: 4.73
Current: -1.39
TPE:8374's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 83.54% of 158
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.055
vs TPE:8374: -1.39
Ace Pillar Co (TPE:8374) 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.
Ace Pillar Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Ace Pillar Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ace Pillar Co'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:8374 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Ace Pillar 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.
Ace Pillar Co Net Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Ace Pillar Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ace Pillar 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.
Ace Pillar Co (TPE:8374) has a Net Margin % of -15.22% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Ace Pillar Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ace Pillar Co ranks #132 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is Ace Pillar Co's Net Margin % too high?
Ace Pillar Co's current Net Margin % is -15.22%. Based on the distribution chart, Ace Pillar Co ranks #132 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ace Pillar Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ace Pillar Co's Net Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Ace Pillar Co ranks #132 out of 158 companies for Net Margin %. This places Ace Pillar Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.06. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.06, based on 158 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. 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 Ace Pillar Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ace Pillar Co's current Net Margin % is -15.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ace Pillar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ace Pillar Co (TPE:8374) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$87.06, compared to a current price of NT$78.50 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -15.22%. Ace Pillar Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Ace Pillar Co (TPE:8374), the current Net Margin % is -15.22% 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 Ace Pillar Co (TPE:8374) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ace Pillar Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$78.50 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$87.06.
GuruFocus considers Ace Pillar Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8374:
Net Margin %: -15.22%
GF Value™: NT$87.06 vs. price of NT$78.50 (9.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8374 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ace Pillar Co Ltd is engaged in the tests, processing, sales, repairment, and electromechanical integration for the automatic control and industrial transmission system. Its products include automation controller and monitor system, automation drive control system, automation mechanical transmission system, pneumatic components, and inverters. Company geographically operates in Taiwan, Mainland china, Energy saving and storing, Equipments and Consumable.
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