HibinoTSE:2469 +1.44%85 Gross Margin % is 35.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 33.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:2469 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,152.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Hibino ranks better than 71.51% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hibino's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円12,995 Mil. Hibino's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円36,287 Mil. Therefore, Hibino's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hibino's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2469'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.17 Med: 33.73 Max: 36.32
Current: 36.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hibino was 36.32%. The lowest was 24.17%. And the median was 33.73%.
TSE:2469's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.51% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs TSE:2469: 36.32
Hibino had a gross margin of 35.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hibino was 7.10% per year.
Hibino (TSE:2469) 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
Hibino had a gross margin of 35.81% 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.
Hibino Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hibino Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hibino'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Hibino'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.
Hibino Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hibino's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hibino'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.
Hibino (TSE:2469) has a Gross Margin % of 35.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hibino and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.73. Over the past decade, Hibino's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.17 to 36.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Hibino ranks #700 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Hibino's Gross Margin % too high?
Hibino's current Gross Margin % of 35.81% is near median its 10-year median of 33.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.17 to a high of 36.32. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Hibino's value of 35.81% is 45.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hibino ranks #700 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hibino has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hibino's Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hibino ranks #700 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hibino in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Hibino's value of 35.81% is 45.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hibino's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.17 to 36.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.73 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Hibino 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.54, based on 2,457 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. Hibino's current Gross Margin % of 35.81% is 45.9% 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 Hibino and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hibino's current Gross Margin % is 35.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hibino stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibino (TSE:2469) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,152.39, compared to a current price of 円2,739.00 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.73 and 45.9% above the Hardware industry median of 24.54. Hibino's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Hibino (TSE:2469), the current Gross Margin % is 35.81% 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 Hibino (TSE:2469) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibino stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,739.00 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,152.39.
GuruFocus considers Hibino to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2469:
Gross Margin %: 35.81% (near median its 10-year median of 33.73)
GF Value™: 円3,152.39 vs. price of 円2,739.00 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.9% above the Hardware median (#700 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2469 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hibino Corp is engaged in the sale and installation of audio-visual equipment. It offers products and services in the Audio-Visual field. Its business activities are divided into Hibino visual division is engaged in the planning of large screens and video systems used for concerts and events, equipment rental, and operation. Hibino sound division offers a sound system for the concert, equipment rental, recording of concerts and events, studio recording, track down, and mastering. The segments include: Sales and construction business; Building sound construction business; and Concerts and events service business. It derives maximum revenue from Concerts and events service business.
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