Elite Advanced LaserTPE:3450 -1.89%75 Operating Margin % is 15.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 15.58. GuruFocus rates TPE:3450 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$246.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Semiconductors companies, Elite Advanced Laser ranks better than 80.1% on this metric.
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.
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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.
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Elite Advanced Laser Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elite Advanced Laser'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:3450 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Elite Advanced Laser'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.
Elite Advanced Laser Operating Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Elite Advanced Laser's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elite Advanced Laser'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.
Elite Advanced Laser'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.
Elite Advanced Laser (TPE:3450) has a Operating Margin % of 15.41% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Elite Advanced Laser and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.58. Over the past decade, Elite Advanced Laser's Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.34 to 22.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Elite Advanced Laser ranks #203 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Elite Advanced Laser's Operating Margin % too high?
Elite Advanced Laser's current Operating Margin % of 15.41% is near median its 10-year median of 15.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 22.34. The Semiconductors industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Elite Advanced Laser's value of 15.41% is 191% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elite Advanced Laser ranks #203 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elite Advanced Laser has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elite Advanced Laser's Operating Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Elite Advanced Laser ranks #203 out of 1020 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Elite Advanced Laser in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.30. Elite Advanced Laser's value of 15.41% is 191% above this benchmark. Historically, Elite Advanced Laser's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 3.34 to 22.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.58 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Elite Advanced Laser 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Operating Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.30, based on 1,020 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. Elite Advanced Laser's current Operating Margin % of 15.41% is 191% 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 Elite Advanced Laser and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elite Advanced Laser's current Operating Margin % is 15.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elite Advanced Laser stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Advanced Laser (TPE:3450) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$246.45, compared to a current price of NT$520.00 — trading 111% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.58 and 191% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.30. Elite Advanced Laser's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Elite Advanced Laser (TPE:3450), the current Operating Margin % is 15.41% 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 Elite Advanced Laser (TPE:3450) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Advanced Laser stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$520.00 is trading 111% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$246.45.
GuruFocus considers Elite Advanced Laser to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3450:
Operating Margin %: 15.41% (near median its 10-year median of 15.58)
GF Value™: NT$246.45 vs. price of NT$520.00 (111% above fair value)
Industry Position: 191% above the Semiconductors median (#203 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3450 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elite Advanced Laser Corp is engaged in optical information and optical communication products. The reportable segments of the company are the Optoelectronics industry, the Semiconductor segment, and the Silicon Photonics segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor segment.
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