Howa MachineryTSE:6203 +1.64%64 OCF Margin % is 12.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 681% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates TSE:6203 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,026.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,030 Industrial Products companies, Howa Machinery ranks better than 88.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Howa Machinery's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6203'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.98 Med: 1.66 Max: 19.99
Current: 19.99
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Howa Machinery was 19.99%. The lowest was -6.98%. And the median was 1.66%.
TSE:6203's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 88.05% of 3030
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.955
vs TSE:6203: 19.99
Howa Machinery OCF Margin % Related Terms
Howa Machinery OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Howa Machinery's OCF 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Howa Machinery's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Howa Machinery OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Howa Machinery's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howa Machinery's OCF 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.
Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) has a OCF Margin % of 12.97% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Howa Machinery and its competitors. This is 681% above median its historical median of 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #362 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Howa Machinery's OCF Margin % too high?
Howa Machinery's current OCF Margin % of 12.97% is 681% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Margin % is 6.96. Howa Machinery's value of 12.97% is 86.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #362 out of 3030 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Howa Machinery has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howa Machinery's OCF Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Howa Machinery ranks #362 out of 3030 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Howa Machinery in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.96. Howa Machinery's value of 12.97% is 86.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 6.96, Howa Machinery 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 OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.96, based on 3,030 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Howa Machinery's current OCF Margin % of 12.97% is 86.5% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Howa Machinery and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howa Machinery's current OCF Margin % is 12.97%, which is 681% above median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howa Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,026.42, compared to a current price of 円1,607.00 — trading 56.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 12.97%, which is 681% above median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 86.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.96. Howa Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howa Machinery (TSE:6203), the current OCF Margin % is 12.97% 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 Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howa Machinery stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,607.00 is trading 56.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,026.42.
GuruFocus considers Howa Machinery to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6203:
OCF Margin %: 12.97% (681% above median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: 円1,026.42 vs. price of 円1,607.00 (56.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.5% above the Industrial Products median (#362 of 3030)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6203 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howa Machinery Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of machine tools, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, electronic machines, firearms, construction materials and construction machinery.
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