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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.
TPE:2020 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Mayer Steel Pipe'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.
Mayer Steel Pipe Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mayer Steel Pipe's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mayer Steel Pipe's Profitability Rank falls into.
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.
Mayer Steel Pipe 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.
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.
* 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.
Mayer Steel Pipe (TPE:2020) 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 Mayer Steel Pipe and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Mayer Steel Pipe's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Mayer Steel Pipe's Profitability Rank too high?
Mayer Steel Pipe's current Profitability Rank of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Mayer Steel Pipe has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayer Steel Pipe's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Mayer Steel Pipe's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Mayer Steel Pipe's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 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 Mayer Steel Pipe and its competitors. Mayer Steel Pipe's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayer Steel Pipe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayer Steel Pipe (TPE:2020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.12, compared to a current price of NT$21.80 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Mayer Steel Pipe's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Mayer Steel Pipe (TPE:2020), 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 Mayer Steel Pipe (TPE:2020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayer Steel Pipe stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$21.80 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.12.
GuruFocus considers Mayer Steel Pipe to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2020:
Profitability Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: NT$21.12 vs. price of NT$21.80 (3.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mayer Steel Pipe Corp operates as a steel pipe manufacturer in Taiwan. The primary business of the company and its entities is engaged in the production and sales of black steel pipes, galvanized steel pipes and stainless-steel coils for pipes. The company's reportable segments are the Steel Segment, Real Estate Investment Segment, Investment Segment, and Hotel Services Segment. The majority of revenue is derived from the Steel department, which focuses on the production and sales of black steel pipes, zinc-coated steel pipes, and stainless-steel coils for Pipes. Geographically it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan and the rest from Vietnam, Thailand, and other regions.
74GF Score
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