Hirose Electric CoHRSEF 88 FCF Margin % is 16.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 11.51. GuruFocus rates HRSEF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $97.82. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Hirose Electric Co ranks better than 85.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hirose Electric Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HRSEF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.43 Med: 11.51 Max: 18.62
Current: 12.22
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Hirose Electric Co was 18.62%. The lowest was 5.43%. And the median was 11.51%.
HRSEF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 85.14% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs HRSEF: 12.22
Hirose Electric Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Hirose Electric Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hirose Electric Co's FCF 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hirose Electric Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
Hirose Electric Co FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hirose Electric Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hirose Electric Co's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF) has a FCF Margin % of 16.05% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hirose Electric Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 11.51. Over the past decade, Hirose Electric Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.43 to 18.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #367 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Hirose Electric Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Hirose Electric Co's current FCF Margin % of 16.05% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 11.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.43 to a high of 18.62. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Hirose Electric Co's value of 16.05% is 2447.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #367 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hirose Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hirose Electric Co's FCF Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #367 out of 2469 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Hirose Electric Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Hirose Electric Co's value of 16.05% is 2447.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hirose Electric Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.43 to 18.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.51 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Hirose Electric Co 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 FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,469 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hirose Electric Co's current FCF Margin % of 16.05% is 2447.6% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Hirose Electric Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hirose Electric Co's current FCF Margin % is 16.05%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 11.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hirose Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF) has a current FCF Margin % of 16.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is $97.82, compared to a current price of $131.95 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 16.05%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 11.51 and 2447.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Hirose Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF), the current FCF Margin % is 16.05% 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 Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirose Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $131.95 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $97.82.
Key valuation signals for HRSEF:
FCF Margin %: 16.05% (39% above median its 10-year median of 11.51)
GF Value™: $97.82 vs. price of $131.95 (34.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2447.6% above the Hardware median (#367 of 2469)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HRSEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hirose Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of connectors and related products. The company's operations are organized into two reportable segments: Multipole connectors and Coaxial connectors. Multipole connectors include circular, rectangular, ribbon cable, printed circuit board, and flexible printed circuit connectors, while Coaxial connectors are high-performance connectors for high-frequency and optical signal transmission. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Multipole connector segment.
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