Chroma AteTPE:2360 75 Operating Margin % is 40.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 20.00. GuruFocus rates TPE:2360 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$638.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Chroma Ate ranks better than 98.62% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Chroma Ate's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,856 Mil. Chroma Ate's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$11,860 Mil. Therefore, Chroma Ate's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.95%.
Good Sign:
Chroma Ate Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chroma Ate's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2360'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.36 Med: 20 Max: 35.63
Current: 35.63
TPE:2360's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 98.62% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs TPE:2360: 35.63
Chroma Ate's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
Chroma Ate's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,856 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$11,867 Mil.
Chroma Ate (TPE:2360) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Chroma Ate Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chroma Ate Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chroma Ate's Operating 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:2360 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Chroma Ate's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Chroma Ate Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chroma Ate's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chroma Ate's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Chroma Ate's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Chroma Ate (TPE:2360) has a Operating Margin % of 40.95% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chroma Ate and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 20.00. Over the past decade, Chroma Ate's Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.36 to 35.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Chroma Ate ranks #34 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Chroma Ate's Operating Margin % too high?
Chroma Ate's current Operating Margin % of 40.95% is 105% above median its 10-year median of 20.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.36 to a high of 35.63. The Hardware industry median Operating Margin % is 3.83. Chroma Ate's value of 40.95% is 969.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chroma Ate ranks #34 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chroma Ate has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chroma Ate's Operating Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chroma Ate ranks #34 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Chroma Ate in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.83. Chroma Ate's value of 40.95% is 969.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Chroma Ate's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 15.36 to 35.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.00 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Chroma Ate 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 Operating Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.83, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chroma Ate's current Operating Margin % of 40.95% is 969.2% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chroma Ate and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chroma Ate's current Operating Margin % is 40.95%, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 20.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chroma Ate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chroma Ate (TPE:2360) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$638.26, compared to a current price of NT$1,820.00 — trading 185.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 40.95%, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 20.00 and 969.2% above the Hardware industry median of 3.83. Chroma Ate's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chroma Ate (TPE:2360), the current Operating Margin % is 40.95% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Chroma Ate (TPE:2360) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chroma Ate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$1,820.00 is trading 185.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$638.26.
GuruFocus considers Chroma Ate to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2360:
Operating Margin %: 40.95% (105% above median its 10-year median of 20.00)
GF Value™: NT$638.26 vs. price of NT$1,820.00 (185.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 969.2% above the Hardware median (#34 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2360 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chroma Ate Inc manufactures and sells automated testing systems, electronic testing instruments, signal generators, and power supplies. The reportable segments of the company are the Test Instrument Department, the Automatic Equipment Department, and Others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Test Instrument Department segment. The Corporation designs, assembles, calibrates, manufactures, sells, repairs, and maintains software/hardware for computers and peripherals, computerized automatic test systems, electronic test instruments, signal generators, power supplies, telecom power supplies, and others.
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