Hirose Electric CoHROEY 82 Pretax Margin % is 20.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 22.91. GuruFocus rates HROEY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Hirose Electric Co ranks better than 92.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hirose Electric Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HROEY'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.41 Med: 22.91 Max: 26.52
Current: 22.07
HROEY's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 92.56% of 2472
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.575
vs HROEY: 22.07
Hirose Electric Co (OTCPK:HROEY) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Hirose Electric Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Hirose Electric Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hirose Electric Co's Pretax 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.
HROEY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hirose Electric Co's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Hirose Electric Co Pretax Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hirose Electric Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hirose Electric Co's Pretax 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.
Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.71% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hirose Electric Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 22.91. Over the past decade, Hirose Electric Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.41 to 26.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #184 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Hirose Electric Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Hirose Electric Co's current Pretax Margin % of 20.71% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 22.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.41 to a high of 26.52. The Hardware industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Hirose Electric Co's value of 20.71% is 479.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #184 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hirose Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hirose Electric Co's Pretax Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #184 out of 2472 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Hirose Electric Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.58. Hirose Electric Co's value of 20.71% is 479.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hirose Electric Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 17.41 to 26.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.91 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Hirose Electric Co 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 Pretax Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.58, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hirose Electric Co's current Pretax Margin % of 20.71% is 479.3% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Hirose Electric Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hirose Electric Co's current Pretax Margin % is 20.71%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 22.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hirose Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.41, compared to a current price of $19.41 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.71%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 22.91 and 479.3% above the Hardware industry median of 3.58. Hirose Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hirose Electric Co (HROEY), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.71% 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 Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirose Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.41 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.41.
GuruFocus considers Hirose Electric Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HROEY:
Pretax Margin %: 20.71% (10% below median its 10-year median of 22.91)
GF Value™: $14.41 vs. price of $19.41 (34.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 479.3% above the Hardware median (#184 of 2472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HROEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hirose Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of connectors and related products. The company's operations are organized into two reportable segments: Multipole connectors and Coaxial connectors. Multipole connectors include circular, rectangular, ribbon cable, printed circuit board, and flexible printed circuit connectors, while Coaxial connectors are high-performance connectors for high-frequency and optical signal transmission. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Multipole connector segment.
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