Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) GF Value Rank: 5 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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TSE:6203 Howa Machinery Ltd TSE:6203
64 GF Score
Price 円1,478.00
GF Value 円1,038.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Howa Machinery GF Value Rank?

Howa Machinery TSE:6203 +2.07% 64 GF Value Rank is 5 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:6203 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,038.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Howa Machinery has the GF Value Rank of 5.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Howa Machinery GF Value Rank Related Terms

TSE:6203 vs GEV, ETN, PH: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Howa Machinery's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Howa Machinery's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Howa Machinery's GF Value Rank falls into.


TSE:6203
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What does a GF Value Rank of 5 mean?
Howa Machinery (TSE:6203) has a GF Value Rank of 5 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Howa Machinery and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Howa Machinery's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Howa Machinery's GF Value Rank too high?
Howa Machinery's current GF Value Rank of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 GF Value Rank compare to GEV and ETN?
Howa Machinery's GF Value Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Howa Machinery's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for an Industrial Products company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Howa Machinery and its competitors. Howa Machinery's current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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1,038.22, compared to a current price of 円1,478.00 — trading 42.4% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Howa Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howa Machinery (TSE:6203), the current GF Value Rank is 5 as of Aug. 20, 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1,478.00 is trading 42.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,038.22. GuruFocus considers Howa Machinery to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6203:

  • GF Value Rank: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,038.22 vs. price of 円1,478.00 (42.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1900-1, Sukaguchi, Kiyosu, Aichi, JPN
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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円1,478.00
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円1,038.22
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