Mitsui High-tecMHTCF +17.08%72 Operating Margin % is 6.18% as of Jan. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 4.84. GuruFocus rates MHTCF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, Mitsui High-tec ranks better than 52.3% on this metric.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
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Mitsui High-tec Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mitsui High-tec's Operating 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.
MHTCF vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Mitsui High-tec's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Mitsui High-tec Operating Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Mitsui High-tec's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsui High-tec's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Mitsui High-tec's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) has a Operating Margin % of 6.18% as of Jan. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mitsui High-tec and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 4.84. Over the past decade, Mitsui High-tec's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.02 to 12.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #488 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Mitsui High-tec's Operating Margin % too high?
Mitsui High-tec's current Operating Margin % of 6.18% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 12.94. The Semiconductors industry median Operating Margin % is 5.18. Mitsui High-tec's value of 6.18% is 19.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #488 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsui High-tec has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui High-tec's Operating Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Mitsui High-tec ranks #488 out of 1023 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Mitsui High-tec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.18. Mitsui High-tec's value of 6.18% is 19.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsui High-tec's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.02 to 12.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.84 vs. the industry median of 5.18, Mitsui High-tec 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 Operating Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median Operating Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 5.18, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mitsui High-tec's current Operating Margin % of 6.18% is 19.3% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mitsui High-tec and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsui High-tec's current Operating Margin % is 6.18%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 4.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui High-tec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.60, compared to a current price of $5.62 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.18%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.84 and 19.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.18. Mitsui High-tec's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF), the current Operating Margin % is 6.18% as of Jan. 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 Mitsui High-tec (MHTCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui High-tec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.62 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.60.
GuruFocus considers Mitsui High-tec to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MHTCF:
Operating Margin %: 6.18% (28% above median its 10-year median of 4.84)
GF Value™: $6.60 vs. price of $5.62 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% above the Semiconductors median (#488 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MHTCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsui High-tec Inc manufactures and sells lead frame, motor core, precision tooling and machine tools in Japan. Its precision tooling/precision parts products include motor core dies, lead frame dies, mold dies, trim and form dies, and other type of stamping tools used in motor cores and IC lead frames, electric motor cores, automobile components, coins, and resin injection molding. It also provides open lead frames for semiconductor packages; and motor parts.
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