HitachiHTHIF -5.48%82 Net Margin % is 5.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 5.72. GuruFocus rates HTHIF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 549 Conglomerates companies, Hitachi ranks better than 66.3% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Hitachi's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,032 Mil. Hitachi's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19,441 Mil. Therefore, Hitachi's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hitachi's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HTHIF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 5.72 Max: 7.58
Current: 7.58
HTHIF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.3% of 549
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs HTHIF: 7.58
Hitachi (OTCPK:HTHIF) 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.
Hitachi Net Margin % Related Terms
Hitachi Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hitachi'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Hitachi'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.
Hitachi Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi'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.
Hitachi (HTHIF) has a Net Margin % of 5.31% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hitachi and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.72. Over the past decade, Hitachi's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 7.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #185 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Hitachi's Net Margin % too high?
Hitachi's current Net Margin % of 5.31% is near median its 10-year median of 5.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.58. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Hitachi's value of 5.31% is 29.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #185 out of 549 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi's Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #185 out of 549 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Hitachi in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Hitachi's value of 5.31% is 29.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 7.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.72 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Hitachi 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Net Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 4.09, based on 549 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. Hitachi's current Net Margin % of 5.31% is 29.8% 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 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 Hitachi and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi's current Net Margin % is 5.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi (HTHIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.24, compared to a current price of $27.40 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.72 and 29.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 4.09. Hitachi's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hitachi (HTHIF), the current Net Margin % is 5.31% 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 Hitachi (HTHIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.40 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.24.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTHIF:
Net Margin %: 5.31% (near median its 10-year median of 5.72)
GF Value™: $26.24 vs. price of $27.40 (4.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.8% above the Conglomerates median (#185 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTHIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Ltd is engaged in diverse businesses spanning industries, energy, IT, and real estate. The company operates through four business segments. The Connective Industries segment covers elevators, escalators, home appliances, air conditioning, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical analyzers, industrial and distribution solutions, water and environmental solutions, and industrial equipment. The Digital Systems & Services segment offers system integration, consulting, cloud services, IT products, software, and ATMs. The Green Energy & Mobility segment focuses on power grids, renewable energy, nuclear power, and railway systems. The Others include real estate management, sales, and leasing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Green Energy & Mobility segment.
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