Hi-LexTSE:7279 -1.61%75 Operating Margin % is 0.31% as of Oct. 2025, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:7279 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,816.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Conglomerates companies, Hi-Lex ranks worse than 75.23% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Hi-Lex's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円239 Mil. Hi-Lex's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円76,444 Mil. Therefore, Hi-Lex's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 0.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Lex's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7279'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.9 Med: 1.06 Max: 7.16
Current: 0.97
TSE:7279's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 75.23% of 545
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 5.93
vs TSE:7279: 0.97
Hi-Lex's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Hi-Lex's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Oct. 2025 was 円239 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was 円3,226 Mil.
Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Hi-Lex Operating Margin % Related Terms
Hi-Lex Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hi-Lex'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.
TSE:7279 vs HON, MMM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hi-Lex'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.
Hi-Lex Operating Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hi-Lex's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lex'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.
Hi-Lex's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 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.
Hi-Lex (TSE:7279) has a Operating Margin % of 0.31% as of Oct. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Hi-Lex and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #410 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Hi-Lex's Operating Margin % too high?
Hi-Lex's current Operating Margin % of 0.31% is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.06. The Conglomerates industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Hi-Lex's value of 0.31% is 94.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #410 out of 545 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Lex has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lex's Operating Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hi-Lex ranks #410 out of 545 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Hi-Lex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.93. Hi-Lex's value of 0.31% is 94.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Hi-Lex has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 5.93, based on 545 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. Hi-Lex's current Operating Margin % of 0.31% is 94.8% below 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 Hi-Lex and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lex's current Operating Margin % is 0.31%, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 1.06. 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2,014.00 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.31%, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 94.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 5.93. Hi-Lex's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Hi-Lex (TSE:7279), the current Operating Margin % is 0.31% 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2,014.00 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,816.28.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Lex to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7279:
Operating Margin %: 0.31% (71% below median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: 円1,816.28 vs. price of 円2,014.00 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.8% below the Conglomerates median (#410 of 545)
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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