HoshizakiHSHIF 93 Gross Margin % is 34.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 37.37. GuruFocus rates HSHIF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Hoshizaki ranks better than 74.32% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hoshizaki's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $270 Mil. Hoshizaki's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $773 Mil. Therefore, Hoshizaki's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hoshizaki's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HSHIF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.76 Med: 37.37 Max: 39.02
Current: 37.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hoshizaki was 39.02%. The lowest was 34.76%. And the median was 37.37%.
HSHIF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.32% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs HSHIF: 37.39
Hoshizaki had a gross margin of 34.90% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hoshizaki was 0.40% per year.
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
Hoshizaki had a gross margin of 34.90% 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.
Hoshizaki Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hoshizaki Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hoshizaki'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, Hoshizaki'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.
Hoshizaki Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hoshizaki's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hoshizaki'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.
Hoshizaki (HSHIF) has a Gross Margin % of 34.90% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hoshizaki and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.37. Over the past decade, Hoshizaki's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.76 to 39.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoshizaki ranks #770 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Hoshizaki's Gross Margin % too high?
Hoshizaki's current Gross Margin % of 34.90% is near median its 10-year median of 37.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.76 to a high of 39.02. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Hoshizaki's value of 34.90% is 30.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoshizaki ranks #770 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hoshizaki has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoshizaki's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hoshizaki ranks #770 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hoshizaki in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Hoshizaki's value of 34.90% is 30.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hoshizaki's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.76 to 39.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.37 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Hoshizaki 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. Hoshizaki's current Gross Margin % of 34.90% is 30.1% 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 Hoshizaki 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. Hoshizaki's current Gross Margin % is 34.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoshizaki stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoshizaki (HSHIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.36, compared to a current price of $33.13 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.37 and 30.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Hoshizaki's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hoshizaki (HSHIF), the current Gross Margin % is 34.90% 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 Hoshizaki (HSHIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoshizaki stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.13 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.36.
GuruFocus considers Hoshizaki to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSHIF:
Gross Margin %: 34.90% (near median its 10-year median of 37.37)
GF Value™: $44.36 vs. price of $33.13 (25.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.1% above the Industrial Products median (#770 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSHIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hoshizaki manufactures and sells commercial food service equipment globally. The company's main products include refrigerators, ice machines, dishwashers, beer dispensers, and hygiene control equipment. Its products are used mainly in restaurants, supermarkets, cafeterias, and the agro-fishery industry. The company was formerly known as Hoshizaki Electric and changed its name to Hoshizaki Corp. in 2016. Founded in 1947, Hoshizaki's headquarters are in Toyoake (Aichi prefecture), Japan.
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