Taiwan Paiho (TPE:9938) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TPE:9938 Taiwan Paiho Ltd TPE:9938
77 GF Score
Price NT$38.15
GF Value NT$68.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Paiho Profitability Rank?

Taiwan Paiho TPE:9938 -2.43% 77 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates TPE:9938 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$68.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Taiwan Paiho has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Taiwan Paiho's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.95%. As of today, Taiwan Paiho's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Taiwan Paiho Profitability Rank Related Terms


Taiwan Paiho Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Taiwan Paiho'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.


Taiwan Paiho Profitability Rank vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Taiwan Paiho's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Paiho's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Taiwan Paiho 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.

Taiwan Paiho has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Taiwan Paiho'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 )
=378.44 / 3803.175
=9.95 %

* 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

Taiwan Paiho 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.

Warning Sign:

Taiwan Paiho Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.8%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Taiwan Paiho (TPE:9938) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Taiwan Paiho and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Taiwan Paiho's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Taiwan Paiho's Profitability Rank too high?
Taiwan Paiho's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Taiwan Paiho has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Paiho's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
Taiwan Paiho's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. Historically, Taiwan Paiho's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Taiwan Paiho and its competitors. Taiwan Paiho's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Paiho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Paiho (TPE:9938) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$68.36, compared to a current price of NT$38.15 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Taiwan Paiho's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Taiwan Paiho (TPE:9938), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Taiwan Paiho (TPE:9938) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Paiho stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$38.15 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$68.36. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Paiho to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9938:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (22% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: NT$68.36 vs. price of NT$38.15 (44.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9938 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Paiho Business Description

Address No. 575, Hegang Road, Hemei Township, Changhua County, Changhua, TWN, 508004
Taiwan Paiho Ltd manufactures and sells touch fasteners, webbing, shoelaces, elastic, easy tape, and related superficial materials, as well as residential buildings constructed by entrusted construction contractors. The Group is also engaged in the construction business, including the sale of housing, shopping centers, and office buildings constructed by entrusted construction contractors. The Group operates through two reportable segments: Production, which generates maximum revenue, and Construction. Its business mainly operates in Taiwan, China, and Vietnam, with maximum revenue generated from Vietnam.
77GF Score

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NT$38.15
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NT$68.36
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