Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) EBITDA Margin %: 48.72% (As of Mar. 2026) — 103% Above Median

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AMM:ZEIC Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co AMM:ZEIC
59 GF Score
Price JOD3.33
GF Value JOD5.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EBITDA Margin %?

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co AMM:ZEIC 59 EBITDA Margin % is 48.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 24.04. GuruFocus rates AMM:ZEIC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD5.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks better than 75.69% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD7.05 Mil. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD14.47 Mil. Therefore, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.72%.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co  (AMM:ZEIC) 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.


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Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Quarterly Data
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AMM:ZEIC vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co'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.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EBITDA Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=12.972/42.478
=30.54 %

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=7.049/14.468
=48.72 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 48.72% mean?
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 48.72% 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 24.04. Over the past decade, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.09 to 31.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #62 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 48.72% is 103% above median its 10-year median of 24.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.09 to a high of 31.63. The Education industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.95. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's value of 48.72% is 249.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #62 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #62 out of 255 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.95. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's value of 48.72% is 249.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.09 to 31.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.04 vs. the industry median of 13.95, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Education company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Education companies is 13.95, based on 255 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. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 48.72% is 249.2% 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 48.72%, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 24.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD5.17, compared to a current price of JOD3.33 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 48.72%, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 24.04 and 249.2% above the Education industry median of 13.95. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 48.72% 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JOD3.33 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD5.17. GuruFocus considers Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AMM:ZEIC:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 48.72% (103% above median its 10-year median of 24.04)
  • GF Value™: JOD5.17 vs. price of JOD3.33 (35.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 249.2% above the Education median (#62 of 255)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AMM:ZEIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Business Description

Address Commercial Zone, P.O. Box 132222, Al-Zarqa, JOR, 13132
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co provides educational services. It is a private university located in Zarqa city. The company's current main activity consists of establishing and founding a private university, a dental center, a specialized hospital, a general hospital, establishing and managing kindergartens, establishing schools for all educational levels, managing expenses, dues and medical claims, training in technological skills, rehabilitation, auditory and verbal training, speech therapy, training in the use of computers and computer programs, and vocational training and development.
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