Hi-LexTSE:7279 +0.45%74 Net Margin % is 6.56% as of Oct. 2025, which is 258% above its 10-year median of 1.83. GuruFocus rates TSE:7279 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,816.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Conglomerates companies, Hi-Lex ranks better than 79.38% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Hi-Lex's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円5,018 Mil. Hi-Lex's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円76,444 Mil. Therefore, Hi-Lex's net margin for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 6.56%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Lex's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7279'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.79 Med: 1.83 Max: 12.35
Current: 12.35
TSE:7279's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.38% of 548
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 4.12
vs TSE:7279: 12.35
Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) 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.
Hi-Lex Net Margin % Related Terms
Hi-Lex Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Lex'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, Hi-Lex'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.
Hi-Lex Net Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hi-Lex's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lex'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.
Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) has a Net Margin % of 6.56% as of Oct. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Hi-Lex and its competitors. This is 258% above median its historical median of 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #113 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Hi-Lex's Net Margin % too high?
Hi-Lex's current Net Margin % of 6.56% is 258% above median its 10-year median of 1.83. The Conglomerates industry median Net Margin % is 4.12. Hi-Lex's value of 6.56% is 59.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #113 out of 548 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Lex has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lex's Net Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #113 out of 548 companies for Net Margin %. This places Hi-Lex in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.12. Hi-Lex's value of 6.56% is 59.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.83 vs. the industry median of 4.12, Hi-Lex 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 4.12, based on 548 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. Hi-Lex's current Net Margin % of 6.56% is 59.2% 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 Hi-Lex and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lex's current Net Margin % is 6.56%, which is 258% above median its own 10-year median of 1.83. 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1,816.28, compared to a current price of 円2,023.00 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.56%, which is 258% above median its 10-year median of 1.83 and 59.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 4.12. Hi-Lex's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Hi-Lex (TSE:7279), the current Net Margin % is 6.56% 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2,023.00 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,816.28.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Lex to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7279:
Net Margin %: 6.56% (258% above median its 10-year median of 1.83)
GF Value™: 円1,816.28 vs. price of 円2,023.00 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.2% above the Conglomerates median (#113 of 548)
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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