Hamamatsu Photonics KKHPHTF 89 Net Margin % is 10.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 13.64. GuruFocus rates HPHTF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks better than 66.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HPHTF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.2 Med: 13.64 Max: 19.78
Current: 6.2
HPHTF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.64% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs HPHTF: 6.20
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (OTCPK:HPHTF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Net Margin % Related Terms
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Net 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.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) has a Net Margin % of 10.63% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 13.64. Over the past decade, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Net Margin % has ranged from 6.20 to 19.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #825 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Net Margin % too high?
Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Net Margin % of 10.63% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 13.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.20 to a high of 19.78. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 10.63% is 292.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #825 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamamatsu Photonics KK has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamamatsu Photonics KK's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hamamatsu Photonics KK ranks #825 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Hamamatsu Photonics KK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's value of 10.63% is 292.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hamamatsu Photonics KK's own Net Margin % has ranged from 6.20 to 19.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.64 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Hamamatsu Photonics KK 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 Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.71, based on 2,473 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Net Margin % of 10.63% is 292.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hamamatsu Photonics KK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's current Net Margin % is 10.63%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 13.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.00, compared to a current price of $15.80 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.63%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 13.64 and 292.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.71. Hamamatsu Photonics KK's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF), the current Net Margin % is 10.63% 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 Hamamatsu Photonics KK (HPHTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamamatsu Photonics KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.80 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.00.
GuruFocus considers Hamamatsu Photonics KK to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HPHTF:
Net Margin %: 10.63% (22% below median its 10-year median of 13.64)
GF Value™: $13.00 vs. price of $15.80 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 292.3% above the Hardware median (#825 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HPHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hamamatsu Photonics KK is a Japan-based company engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical and electronic devices. The company operates through four reportable segments: Electron Tube, Optical Semiconductor, Imaging and Measuring Instruments, and Laser Businesses. Its products include photomultiplier tubes, optical semiconductor components, imaging and measuring instruments, and laser-related products.
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