Hi-LexTSE:7279 +2.98%73 Gross Margin % is 10.70% as of Oct. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 11.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:7279 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,826.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Conglomerates companies, Hi-Lex ranks worse than 85.96% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hi-Lex's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円8,176 Mil. Hi-Lex's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円76,444 Mil. Therefore, Hi-Lex's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 10.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Lex's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7279'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.81 Med: 11.01 Max: 16.01
Current: 11.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hi-Lex was 16.01%. The lowest was 7.81%. And the median was 11.01%.
TSE:7279's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.96% of 513
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs TSE:7279: 11.51
Hi-Lex had a gross margin of 10.70% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hi-Lex was 1.40% per year.
Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) 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
Hi-Lex had a gross margin of 10.70% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => 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.
Hi-Lex Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hi-Lex Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Lex'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Hi-Lex'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.
Hi-Lex Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hi-Lex's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lex'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.
Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) has a Gross Margin % of 10.70% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hi-Lex and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.01. Over the past decade, Hi-Lex's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.81 to 16.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #441 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Hi-Lex's Gross Margin % too high?
Hi-Lex's current Gross Margin % of 10.70% is near median its 10-year median of 11.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.81 to a high of 16.01. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Hi-Lex's value of 10.70% is 58.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #441 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Lex has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lex's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #441 out of 513 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hi-Lex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Hi-Lex's value of 10.70% is 58.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Lex's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.81 to 16.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.01 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Hi-Lex 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 513 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. Hi-Lex's current Gross Margin % of 10.70% is 58.8% 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 Hi-Lex and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lex's current Gross Margin % is 10.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,826.84, compared to a current price of 円2,111.00 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.01 and 58.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Hi-Lex's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Hi-Lex (TSE:7279), the current Gross Margin % is 10.70% as of Oct. 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 Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,111.00 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,826.84.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Lex to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7279:
Gross Margin %: 10.70% (near median its 10-year median of 11.01)
GF Value™: 円1,826.84 vs. price of 円2,111.00 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.8% below the Conglomerates median (#441 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7279 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Lex Corp is a Japanese company specialized in three segments: automobiles and industrial equipment, medical equipment, and a metal mold business. The automobiles equipment segment offers control cables, window regulators, sliding window systems, door modules, and others. The industrial equipment includes control boxes, steering systems, control cables for marine vessels, accelerator and assist cables for construction and industrial equipment, toilet seat elevators, and air conditioning grill raising and lowering systems for welfare and home.
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