Hirose Electric CoHRSEF 88 Net Margin % is 15.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 15.85. GuruFocus rates HRSEF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $97.82. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Hirose Electric Co ranks better than 89.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hirose Electric Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HRSEF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.57 Med: 15.85 Max: 19.21
Current: 15.69
HRSEF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 89.65% of 2473
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs HRSEF: 15.69
Hirose Electric Co (OTCPK:HRSEF) 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.
Hirose Electric Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Hirose Electric Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hirose Electric Co's Net 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, Hirose Electric Co'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.
Hirose Electric Co Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hirose Electric Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hirose Electric Co'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.
Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF) has a Net Margin % of 15.22% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hirose Electric Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.85. Over the past decade, Hirose Electric Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 12.57 to 19.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #256 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Hirose Electric Co's Net Margin % too high?
Hirose Electric Co's current Net Margin % of 15.22% is near median its 10-year median of 15.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.57 to a high of 19.21. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Hirose Electric Co's value of 15.22% is 461.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #256 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hirose Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hirose Electric Co's Net Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #256 out of 2473 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hirose Electric Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.71. Hirose Electric Co's value of 15.22% is 461.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hirose Electric Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 12.57 to 19.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.85 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Hirose Electric 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 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. Hirose Electric Co's current Net Margin % of 15.22% is 461.6% 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 Hirose Electric Co 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. Hirose Electric Co's current Net Margin % is 15.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hirose Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF) has a current Net Margin % of 15.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is $97.82, compared to a current price of $131.95 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.85 and 461.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.71. Hirose Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF), the current Net Margin % is 15.22% 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 Hirose Electric Co (HRSEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirose Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $131.95 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $97.82.
Key valuation signals for HRSEF:
Net Margin %: 15.22% (near median its 10-year median of 15.85)
GF Value™: $97.82 vs. price of $131.95 (34.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 461.6% above the Hardware median (#256 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HRSEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hirose Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of connectors and related products. The company's operations are organized into two reportable segments: Multipole connectors and Coaxial connectors. Multipole connectors include circular, rectangular, ribbon cable, printed circuit board, and flexible printed circuit connectors, while Coaxial connectors are high-performance connectors for high-frequency and optical signal transmission. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Multipole connector segment.
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