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Optoelectronics CoTSE:6664 -1.21%40 Gross Margin % is 39.57% as of May. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 39.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:6664 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of 円215.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Optoelectronics Co ranks better than 72% on this metric.
Optoelectronics Co Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optoelectronics Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6664'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.87 Med: 39.76 Max: 43.4
Current: 36.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Optoelectronics Co was 43.40%. The lowest was 30.87%. And the median was 39.76%.
TSE:6664's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs TSE:6664: 36.85
Optoelectronics Co had a gross margin of 39.57% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Optoelectronics Co was -1.80% per year.
Optoelectronics Co (TSE:6664) 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
Optoelectronics Co had a gross margin of 39.57% for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
Optoelectronics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Optoelectronics Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optoelectronics 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:6664 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Optoelectronics 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.
Optoelectronics Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Optoelectronics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optoelectronics 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.
Optoelectronics Co (TSE:6664) has a Gross Margin % of 39.57% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Optoelectronics Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.76. Over the past decade, Optoelectronics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.87 to 43.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Optoelectronics Co ranks #688 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Optoelectronics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Optoelectronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.57% is near median its 10-year median of 39.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.87 to a high of 43.40. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Optoelectronics Co's value of 39.57% is 61.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optoelectronics Co ranks #688 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Optoelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optoelectronics Co's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optoelectronics Co ranks #688 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Optoelectronics Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Optoelectronics Co's value of 39.57% is 61.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Optoelectronics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.87 to 43.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.76 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Optoelectronics Co 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. Optoelectronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.57% is 61.2% 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 Optoelectronics Co 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. Optoelectronics Co's current Gross Margin % is 39.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optoelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optoelectronics Co (TSE:6664) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円215.81, compared to a current price of 円245.00 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.76 and 61.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.54. Optoelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Optoelectronics Co (TSE:6664), the current Gross Margin % is 39.57% as of May. 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 Optoelectronics Co (TSE:6664) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optoelectronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円245.00 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円215.81.
GuruFocus considers Optoelectronics Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6664:
Gross Margin %: 39.57% (near median its 10-year median of 39.76)
GF Value™: 円215.81 vs. price of 円245.00 (13.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.2% above the Hardware median (#688 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6664 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Optoelectronics Co Ltd is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and selling automatic recognition devices in Japan, the United States, and Europe. The company offers modules, handy scanners, data collectors, handy terminals, smartphone handy terminals, desktop and stationary scanners, and electronic shelf label systems, as well as laser/CCD type barcode and imager scanners.
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