Hiwin MikrosystemTPE:4576 -3.31%64 Operating Margin % is 13.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 7.16. GuruFocus rates TPE:4576 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$124.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Hiwin Mikrosystem ranks better than 73.47% on this metric.
Hiwin Mikrosystem Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -13.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hiwin Mikrosystem's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4576'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 7.16 Max: 12.43
Current: 11.95
TPE:4576's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 73.47% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs TPE:4576: 11.95
Hiwin Mikrosystem's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -13.70% per year.
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.
Be Aware
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.
Hiwin Mikrosystem Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hiwin Mikrosystem Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hiwin Mikrosystem'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.
TPE:4576 vs VRT, BE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hiwin Mikrosystem'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.
Hiwin Mikrosystem Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hiwin Mikrosystem's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hiwin Mikrosystem'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.
Hiwin Mikrosystem's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Hiwin Mikrosystem (TPE:4576) has a Operating Margin % of 13.23% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hiwin Mikrosystem and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 7.16. Over the past decade, Hiwin Mikrosystem's Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.95 to 12.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiwin Mikrosystem ranks #806 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Hiwin Mikrosystem's Operating Margin % too high?
Hiwin Mikrosystem's current Operating Margin % of 13.23% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 7.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 12.43. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Hiwin Mikrosystem's value of 13.23% is 102.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiwin Mikrosystem ranks #806 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hiwin Mikrosystem has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiwin Mikrosystem's Operating Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hiwin Mikrosystem ranks #806 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Hiwin Mikrosystem in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. Hiwin Mikrosystem's value of 13.23% is 102.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hiwin Mikrosystem's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.95 to 12.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.16 vs. the industry median of 6.53, Hiwin Mikrosystem 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. Hiwin Mikrosystem's current Operating Margin % of 13.23% is 102.6% 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 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 Hiwin Mikrosystem and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiwin Mikrosystem's current Operating Margin % is 13.23%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 7.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiwin Mikrosystem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiwin Mikrosystem (TPE:4576) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$124.54, compared to a current price of NT$219.00 — trading 75.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.23%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 7.16 and 102.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. Hiwin Mikrosystem's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Hiwin Mikrosystem (TPE:4576), the current Operating Margin % is 13.23% as of Dec. 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 Hiwin Mikrosystem (TPE:4576) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiwin Mikrosystem stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$219.00 is trading 75.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$124.54.
GuruFocus considers Hiwin Mikrosystem to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4576:
Operating Margin %: 13.23% (85% above median its 10-year median of 7.16)
GF Value™: NT$124.54 vs. price of NT$219.00 (75.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.6% above the Industrial Products median (#806 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4576 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hiwin Mikrosystem Corp is engaged in manufacturing, repairing, and selling a variety of motors, drives, and automation systems. Its product offerings include ballscrews, rolled ballscrews, precision linear guideways, rotary motors, and single-axis motors, among others. Its products can be applied in semiconductor equipment, optical component manufacturing equipment, automation equipment, Medicare and healthcare equipment, rehabilitation equipment, and transportation. The company's reportable segments are precision motion and control parts, micro and nano-positioning systems and others. The majority of revenue is derived from the micro and nano-positioning systems segment. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Taiwan.
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