The historical rank and industry rank for Hillenbrand's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.31 Med: 33.62 Max: 37.15
Current: 33.75
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hillenbrand was 37.15%. The lowest was 32.31%. And the median was 33.62%.
HI's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 26.82
vs HI: 33.75
Hillenbrand had a gross margin of 33.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hillenbrand was 0.80% per year.
Hillenbrand (NYSE:HI) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Hillenbrand had a gross margin of 33.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Hillenbrand Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hillenbrand Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hillenbrand's Gross 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hillenbrand's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Hillenbrand Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hillenbrand's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hillenbrand's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Hillenbrand (HI) has a Gross Margin % of 33.39% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hillenbrand and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.62. Over the past decade, Hillenbrand's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.31 to 37.15.
Is Hillenbrand's Gross Margin % too high?
Hillenbrand's current Gross Margin % of 33.39% is near median its 10-year median of 33.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.31 to a high of 37.15. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Hillenbrand's value of 33.39% is 24.5% above this industry median. Overall, Hillenbrand has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hillenbrand's Gross Margin % compare to EPAC and HLIO?
Hillenbrand's Gross Margin % of 33.39% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Hillenbrand's value of 33.39% is 24.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hillenbrand's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.31 to 37.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.62 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Hillenbrand 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 Gross Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hillenbrand's current Gross Margin % of 33.39% is 24.5% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hillenbrand and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hillenbrand's current Gross Margin % is 33.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hillenbrand stock overvalued right now?
Hillenbrand (HI) has a current Gross Margin % of 33.39%. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.58, compared to a current price of $31.98 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.62 and 24.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Hillenbrand's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hillenbrand (HI), the current Gross Margin % is 33.39% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hillenbrand (HI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillenbrand stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $31.98 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.58.
Key valuation signals for HI:
Gross Margin %: 33.39% (near median its 10-year median of 33.62)
GF Value™: $29.58 vs. price of $31.98 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% above the Industrial Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hillenbrand Inc is a industrial company that provides engineered processing equipment and solutions to customers around the world. The company operates through two segments. The Advanced Process Solutions segment designs, develops, manufactures, and services engineered industrial equipment and also provider of engineered process and material handling equipment, systems, and aftermarket parts and services for a variety of industries, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Molding Technology Solutions has a comprehensive product portfolio that includes injection molding and extrusion equipment, It earns it revenue from Advanced Process Solutions, and Geographically from America, following by Asia and EMEA.
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