Optex Group CoTSE:6914 +0.58%81 Gross Margin % is 49.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 52.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:6914 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,084.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Optex Group Co ranks better than 88.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optex Group Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6914'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.37 Med: 52.64 Max: 55.74
Current: 52.33
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Optex Group Co was 55.74%. The lowest was 50.37%. And the median was 52.64%.
TSE:6914's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.95% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs TSE:6914: 52.33
Optex Group Co had a gross margin of 49.73% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Optex Group Co was -0.60% per year.
Optex Group Co (TSE:6914) 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
Optex Group Co had a gross margin of 49.73% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Optex Group Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Optex Group Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optex Group 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Optex Group 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.
Optex Group Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Optex Group Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optex Group 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.
Optex Group Co (TSE:6914) has a Gross Margin % of 49.73% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Optex Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.64. Over the past decade, Optex Group Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.37 to 55.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Optex Group Co ranks #271 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Optex Group Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Optex Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.73% is near median its 10-year median of 52.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.37 to a high of 55.74. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Optex Group Co's value of 49.73% is 102.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optex Group Co ranks #271 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Optex Group Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optex Group Co's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optex Group Co ranks #271 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Optex Group Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Optex Group Co's value of 49.73% is 102.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Optex Group Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.37 to 55.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.64 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Optex Group 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 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Optex Group Co's current Gross Margin % of 49.73% is 102.8% 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 Optex Group Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optex Group Co's current Gross Margin % is 49.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optex Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optex Group Co (TSE:6914) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,084.49, compared to a current price of 円4,320.00 — trading 107.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.64 and 102.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Optex Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Optex Group Co (TSE:6914), the current Gross Margin % is 49.73% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Optex Group Co (TSE:6914) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optex Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,320.00 is trading 107.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,084.49.
GuruFocus considers Optex Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6914:
Gross Margin %: 49.73% (near median its 10-year median of 52.64)
GF Value™: 円2,084.49 vs. price of 円4,320.00 (107.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.8% above the Hardware median (#271 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Optex Group Co Ltd is a Japan sensors and related system manufacturing company. The company operates through three segments. Its Sensing Solutions (SS) business develops security, automatic door, and IoT sensors that improve safety, convenience, and building efficiency. The Industrial Automation (IA) segment provides factory sensors, machine vision lighting, and inspection systems that enhance manufacturing productivity and quality control. The Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) segment offers electronic device contract manufacturing, proprietary product development, software development, and related service businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from sensing segment.
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