HitachiHTHIF -3.98%82 Gross Margin % is 30.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 26.54. GuruFocus rates HTHIF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Hitachi ranks better than 60.08% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hitachi's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,953 Mil. Hitachi's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19,441 Mil. Therefore, Hitachi's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hitachi's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HTHIF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.71 Med: 26.54 Max: 30.03
Current: 30.03
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hitachi was 30.03%. The lowest was 24.71%. And the median was 26.54%.
HTHIF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.08% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.85
vs HTHIF: 30.03
Hitachi had a gross margin of 30.62% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hitachi was 4.10% per year.
Hitachi (OTCPK:HTHIF) 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
Hitachi had a gross margin of 30.62% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Hitachi Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hitachi Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hitachi'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Hitachi'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.
Hitachi Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi'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.
Hitachi (HTHIF) has a Gross Margin % of 30.62% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hitachi and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 26.54. Over the past decade, Hitachi's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.71 to 30.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #204 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Hitachi's Gross Margin % too high?
Hitachi's current Gross Margin % of 30.62% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 26.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.71 to a high of 30.03. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Hitachi's value of 30.62% is 18.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #204 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #204 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hitachi in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Hitachi's value of 30.62% is 18.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.71 to 30.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.54 vs. the industry median of 25.85, Hitachi 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.85, based on 511 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. Hitachi's current Gross Margin % of 30.62% is 18.5% 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 Hitachi and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi's current Gross Margin % is 30.62%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 26.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi (HTHIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.24, compared to a current price of $27.84 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.62%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 26.54 and 18.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.85. Hitachi's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Hitachi (HTHIF), the current Gross Margin % is 30.62% 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 Hitachi (HTHIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.84 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.24.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTHIF:
Gross Margin %: 30.62% (15% above median its 10-year median of 26.54)
GF Value™: $26.24 vs. price of $27.84 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% above the Conglomerates median (#204 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTHIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Ltd is engaged in diverse businesses spanning industries, energy, IT, and real estate. The company operates through four business segments. The Connective Industries segment covers elevators, escalators, home appliances, air conditioning, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical analyzers, industrial and distribution solutions, water and environmental solutions, and industrial equipment. The Digital Systems & Services segment offers system integration, consulting, cloud services, IT products, software, and ATMs. The Green Energy & Mobility segment focuses on power grids, renewable energy, nuclear power, and railway systems. The Others include real estate management, sales, and leasing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Green Energy & Mobility segment.
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