Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 67% Above Median

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TPE:2008 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp TPE:2008
73 GF Score
Price NT$31.00
GF Value NT$26.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Profitability Rank?

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel TPE:2008 +0.65% 73 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates TPE:2008 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.33%. As of today, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Profitability Rank Related Terms


TPE:2008 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Profitability Rank falls into.


TPE:2008
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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp TPE:2008
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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=48.703 / 471.675
=10.33 %

* 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

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Profitability Rank too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00 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 Steel company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Steel 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.29, compared to a current price of NT$31.00 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Jun. 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$31.00 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.29. GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: NT$26.29 vs. price of NT$31.00 (17.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Business Description

Address No.318, Zhonghua 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 804
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
73GF Score

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