Lam ResearchLRCX +7.21%85 EBITDA Margin % is 37.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 32.32. GuruFocus rates LRCX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $130.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, Lam Research ranks better than 90.81% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Lam Research's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,167 Mil. Lam Research's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,841 Mil. Therefore, Lam Research's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.10%.
Lam Research (NAS:LRCX) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Lam Research EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Lam Research EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lam Research's EBITDA 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.
LRCX vs AMAT, KLAC, TER: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Lam Research's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA 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.
Lam Research EBITDA Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Lam Research's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lam Research's EBITDA 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.
Lam Research (LRCX) has a EBITDA Margin % of 37.10% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Lam Research and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 32.32. Over the past decade, Lam Research's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 23.55 to 37.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #94 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Lam Research's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Lam Research's current EBITDA Margin % of 37.10% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 32.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.55 to a high of 37.23. The Semiconductors industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.52. Lam Research's value of 37.10% is 252.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #94 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lam Research has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Research's EBITDA Margin % compare to AMAT and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #94 out of 1023 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Lam Research in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.52. Lam Research's value of 37.10% is 252.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lam Research's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 23.55 to 37.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.32 vs. the industry median of 10.52, Lam Research 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 10.52, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lam Research's current EBITDA Margin % of 37.10% is 252.7% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Lam Research and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lam Research's current EBITDA Margin % is 37.10%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 32.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Research (LRCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $130.59, compared to a current price of $401.82 — trading 207.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 37.10%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 32.32 and 252.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 10.52. Lam Research's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lam Research (LRCX), the current EBITDA Margin % is 37.10% 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 Lam Research (LRCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Research stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $401.82 is trading 207.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $130.59.
GuruFocus considers Lam Research to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LRCX:
EBITDA Margin %: 37.10% (15% above median its 10-year median of 32.32)
GF Value™: $130.59 vs. price of $401.82 (207.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 252.7% above the Semiconductors median (#94 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LRCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
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