Hirano Tecseed CoTSE:6245 -0.06%68 Gross Margin % is 13.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 18.98. GuruFocus rates TSE:6245 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,161.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Hirano Tecseed Co ranks worse than 74.43% on this metric.
Hirano Tecseed Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hirano Tecseed Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6245'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.49 Med: 18.98 Max: 24.15
Current: 17.47
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hirano Tecseed Co was 24.15%. The lowest was 13.49%. And the median was 18.98%.
TSE:6245's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.43% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs TSE:6245: 17.47
Hirano Tecseed Co had a gross margin of 13.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hirano Tecseed Co was -4.10% per year.
Hirano Tecseed Co (TSE:6245) 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
Hirano Tecseed Co had a gross margin of 13.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Hirano Tecseed Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hirano Tecseed Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hirano Tecseed Co'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.
TSE:6245 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hirano Tecseed Co'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.
Hirano Tecseed Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hirano Tecseed Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hirano Tecseed Co'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.
Hirano Tecseed Co (TSE:6245) has a Gross Margin % of 13.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hirano Tecseed Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 18.98. Over the past decade, Hirano Tecseed Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.49 to 24.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Hirano Tecseed Co ranks #2230 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Hirano Tecseed Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hirano Tecseed Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.84% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 18.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.49 to a high of 24.15. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Hirano Tecseed Co's value of 13.84% is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hirano Tecseed Co ranks #2230 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hirano Tecseed Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hirano Tecseed Co's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hirano Tecseed Co ranks #2230 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hirano Tecseed Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Hirano Tecseed Co's value of 13.84% is 48.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Hirano Tecseed Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.49 to 24.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.98 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Hirano Tecseed Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Hirano Tecseed Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.84% is 48.4% 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 Hirano Tecseed Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hirano Tecseed Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.84%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 18.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hirano Tecseed Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirano Tecseed Co (TSE:6245) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,161.71, compared to a current price of 円1,805.00 — trading 55.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.84%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 18.98 and 48.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Hirano Tecseed Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Hirano Tecseed Co (TSE:6245), the current Gross Margin % is 13.84% 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 Hirano Tecseed Co (TSE:6245) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirano Tecseed Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,805.00 is trading 55.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,161.71.
GuruFocus considers Hirano Tecseed Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6245:
Gross Margin %: 13.84% (27% below median its 10-year median of 18.98)
GF Value™: 円1,161.71 vs. price of 円1,805.00 (55.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.4% below the Industrial Products median (#2230 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6245 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hirano Tecseed Co Ltd is based in Japan. The company has three reportable segments: Coating Machine-Related Equipment, Chemical Machine-Related Equipment, and Other. The Coating Machine-Related Equipment segment manufactures and sells various coating and laminating equipment, as well as related drying and heat treatment equipment and line control systems. The Chemical Machine-Related Equipment segment manufactures and sells various film-forming equipment, nonwoven fabric, and high-performance fiber manufacturing equipment, flat panel coating and drying equipment, vacuum equipment-related systems, and associated drying, heat treatment, and line control equipment. The Other segment manufactures, repairs, and modifies dyeing and finishing machinery, as well as various equipment parts.
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