Mitsui High-tecMHTCF +17.08%72 Gross Margin % is 15.57% as of Jan. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 14.33. GuruFocus rates MHTCF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Mitsui High-tec ranks worse than 77.45% on this metric.
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
Mitsui High-tec had a gross margin of 15.57% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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.
Mitsui High-tec Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mitsui High-tec Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsui High-tec'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.
MHTCF vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Mitsui High-tec'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.
Mitsui High-tec Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Mitsui High-tec's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsui High-tec'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.
Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) has a Gross Margin % of 15.57% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mitsui High-tec and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.33. Over the past decade, Mitsui High-tec's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.39 to 20.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #783 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Mitsui High-tec's Gross Margin % too high?
Mitsui High-tec's current Gross Margin % of 15.57% is near median its 10-year median of 14.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.39 to a high of 20.58. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Mitsui High-tec's value of 15.57% is 47.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #783 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mitsui High-tec has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui High-tec's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #783 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mitsui High-tec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Mitsui High-tec's value of 15.57% is 47.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Mitsui High-tec's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.39 to 20.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.33 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Mitsui High-tec has consistently been below 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. Mitsui High-tec's current Gross Margin % of 15.57% is 47.4% below 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 Mitsui High-tec and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsui High-tec's current Gross Margin % is 15.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui High-tec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.60, compared to a current price of $5.62 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.33 and 47.4% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Mitsui High-tec's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF), the current Gross Margin % is 15.57% as of Jan. 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 Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui High-tec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.62 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.60.
GuruFocus considers Mitsui High-tec to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MHTCF:
Gross Margin %: 15.57% (near median its 10-year median of 14.33)
GF Value™: $6.60 vs. price of $5.62 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.4% below the Semiconductors median (#783 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MHTCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsui High-tec Inc manufactures and sells lead frame, motor core, precision tooling and machine tools in Japan. Its precision tooling/precision parts products include motor core dies, lead frame dies, mold dies, trim and form dies, and other type of stamping tools used in motor cores and IC lead frames, electric motor cores, automobile components, coins, and resin injection molding. It also provides open lead frames for semiconductor packages; and motor parts.
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