Balance Sheet HealthLow leverage and a healthy equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This prudent capital structure supports continued investment in tooling, program ramps and working capital cycles tied to OEM contracts, and helps the company better withstand automotive cyclical downturns.

Margin ImprovementImproving gross and operating margins reflect better cost management and operational efficiency. Sustained margin expansion strengthens cash generation per unit of revenue, improving the firm's ability to fund capex, absorb input cost swings, and maintain competitiveness over multi-year OEM program cycles.

Essential Product PortfolioHi-Lex supplies mission-critical access and control components to OEMs across many vehicle platforms. These indispensable parts create recurring, program-tied revenue streams and long lead times for new suppliers, supporting stickier customer relationships and predictable baseline demand over vehicle product cycles.

Bears Say

Free Cash Flow VolatilityVolatile and recently declining free cash flow reduces the company's ability to consistently self-fund capex, tooling and dividend or buyback programs. Over multiple quarters this can constrain flexibility around new program investments and increase reliance on external financing when cycles weaken.

Low Net Profit MarginA relatively low net margin limits retained earnings and buffer against commodity inflation or pricing pressure from OEMs. Even with better gross margins, constrained bottom-line conversion reduces capital available for strategic initiatives and makes long-term earnings growth more sensitive to modest cost or revenue shocks.

Revenue Growth UncertaintyNegative recent revenue growth highlights sensitivity to OEM production cycles and program timing. When top-line growth is uneven, forecasting future margins, investment needs and capacity utilization becomes harder, increasing execution risk across the multi-year vehicle program horizon.

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Hi-Lex Corporation Reports Strong Profit Growth Despite Sales Dip

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7279 FAQ

What was Hi-Lex Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

Hi-Lex Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1214.00 and its highest was ¥3820.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Hi-Lex Corporation’s market cap?

Hi-Lex Corporation’s market cap is ¥138.11B.

When is Hi-Lex Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Hi-Lex Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 27, 2026 which is in 11 days.

How were Hi-Lex Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Hi-Lex Corporation released its earnings results on Dec 12, 2025. The company reported ¥134.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥134.2.

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Does Hi-Lex Corporation pay dividends?

Hi-Lex Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥23 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.43%. See more information on Hi-Lex Corporation dividends here

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Hi-Lex Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Hi-Lex Corporation have?

Hi-Lex Corporation has 38,216,760 shares outstanding.

What happened to Hi-Lex Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hi-Lex Corporation reported an EPS of ¥134.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.239%.

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Company Description

Hi-Lex Corporation

Hi-Lex Corporation (7279) is a leading manufacturer in the automotive components sector, specializing in the production of mechanical and electronic control systems. The company operates primarily in the automotive industry, providing essential products such as window regulators, door latches, and throttle control systems. With a strong emphasis on innovation and quality, Hi-Lex serves a diverse clientele, including major automobile manufacturers worldwide.