Hamamatsu Photonics KK has the GF Score of 85, which implies that the company
might have
Good outperformance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Hamamatsu Photonics KK
might have
Good outperformance potential.
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Hamamatsu Photonics KK (OTCPK:HPHTY) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Hamamatsu Photonics KK GF Score Related Terms
HPHTY vs APH, GLW: GF Score Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK GF Score vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamamatsu Photonics KK's GF Score falls into.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) has a GF Score of 85 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 82.00. Over the past decade, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's GF Score has ranged from 35.00 to 99.00.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK's GF Score too high?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current GF Score of 85 is near median its 10-year median of 82.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.00 to a high of 99.00. Overall, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamamatsu Photonics KK's GF Score compare to APH and GLW?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's GF Score of 85 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's own GF Score has ranged from 35.00 to 99.00 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 GF Score for a Hardware company?
A good GF Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current GF Score is 85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 82.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.74, compared to a current price of $8.08 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 85, which is near median its 10-year median of 82.00. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY), the current GF Score is 85 as of Jun. 29, 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.08 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.74.
GuruFocus considers Hamamatsu Photonics KK to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HPHTY:
GF Score: 85 (near median its 10-year median of 82.00)
GF Value™: $6.74 vs. price of $8.08 (19.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPHTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK is a Japan-based company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical and electronic devices. The company operates through four reportable segments: Electron Tube, Optical Semiconductor, Imaging and Measuring Instruments, and Laser Businesses. Its products include photomultiplier tubes, optical semiconductor components, imaging and measuring instruments, and laser-related products.
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