Hosokawa MicronTSE:6277 +1.74%88 Gross Margin % is 32.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 35.58. GuruFocus rates TSE:6277 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,428.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Hosokawa Micron ranks better than 68.09% 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
Hosokawa Micron had a gross margin of 32.14% 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.
Hosokawa Micron Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hosokawa Micron Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hosokawa Micron'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:6277 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hosokawa Micron'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.
Hosokawa Micron Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hosokawa Micron's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hosokawa Micron'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.
Hosokawa Micron (TSE:6277) has a Gross Margin % of 32.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hosokawa Micron and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 35.58. Over the past decade, Hosokawa Micron's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.75 to 36.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Hosokawa Micron ranks #956 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Hosokawa Micron's Gross Margin % too high?
Hosokawa Micron's current Gross Margin % of 32.14% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 35.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.75 to a high of 36.88. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Hosokawa Micron's value of 32.14% is 19.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hosokawa Micron ranks #956 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hosokawa Micron has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hosokawa Micron's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hosokawa Micron ranks #956 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hosokawa Micron in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Hosokawa Micron's value of 32.14% is 19.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hosokawa Micron's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.75 to 36.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.58 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Hosokawa Micron 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 26.80, 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. Hosokawa Micron's current Gross Margin % of 32.14% is 19.9% 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 Hosokawa Micron 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. Hosokawa Micron's current Gross Margin % is 32.14%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 35.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosokawa Micron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosokawa Micron (TSE:6277) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,428.58, compared to a current price of 円4,980.00 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.14%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 35.58 and 19.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Hosokawa Micron's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Hosokawa Micron (TSE:6277), the current Gross Margin % is 32.14% 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 Hosokawa Micron (TSE:6277) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosokawa Micron stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,980.00 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,428.58.
GuruFocus considers Hosokawa Micron to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6277:
Gross Margin %: 32.14% (10% below median its 10-year median of 35.58)
GF Value™: 円4,428.58 vs. price of 円4,980.00 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.9% above the Industrial Products median (#956 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6277 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hosokawa Micron Corp is a Japan based provider of process solutions in the field of powder and particle processing technology, blown film technology, and confectionery technology. The company's products have applications in nanoparticle technology and particle design, clean air and containment and environmental protection technology, toll processing and contract manufacturing, blown film technology and material business. Additionally, it also offers solutions to various industries such as energy, automobile, chemicals, minerals, pharmaceuticals, food and polymer drying and metal. The company has a business presence in Japan and other countries.
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