Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Below Median

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LUX:COMEL Compal Electronics Inc LUX:COMEL
79 GF Score
Price $5.45
GF Value $4.47
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What is Compal Electronics Profitability Rank?

Compal Electronics LUX:COMEL 79 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates LUX:COMEL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.47. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Compal Electronics has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Compal Electronics's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.31%. As of today, Compal Electronics's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Compal Electronics Profitability Rank Related Terms


LUX:COMEL vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Compal Electronics's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Compal Electronics Profitability Rank vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Compal Electronics's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compal Electronics's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Compal Electronics Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Compal Electronics has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Compal Electronics's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=82.965 / 6316.396
=1.31 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Compal Electronics has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Compal Electronics Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Compal Electronics and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Compal Electronics' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Compal Electronics' Profitability Rank too high?
Compal Electronics' current Profitability Rank of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Compal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compal Electronics' Profitability Rank compare to DELL and ANET?
Compal Electronics' Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Compal Electronics' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Hardware company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Compal Electronics and its competitors. Compal Electronics's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) has a current Profitability Rank of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.47, compared to a current price of $5.45 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Compal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compal Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.45 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.47.

Key valuation signals for LUX:COMEL:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.47 vs. price of $5.45 (21.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:COMEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Compal Electronics Business Description

Other Exchanges 2324:Taiwan
Address No. 581 and No. 581-1, Ruiguang Road, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 11492
Compal Electronics Inc is a Taiwan-based original design manufacturer that produces notebook computers, monitors, and televisions for equipment manufacturers. The firm's operations are organized in two reportable segment Information technology products and Strategically Integrated product segment. The majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the United States, with the rest coming from China, Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom, India, Germany, and Others.
79GF Score

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