AvistaAVA +1.11%75 EBITDA Margin % is 36.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 32.27. GuruFocus rates AVA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Avista ranks better than 65.93% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Avista's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $210 Mil. Avista's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $570 Mil. Therefore, Avista's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.84%.
Avista (NYSE:AVA) 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.
Avista EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Avista EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avista'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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Avista'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.
Avista EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Avista's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avista'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.
Avista (AVA) has a EBITDA Margin % of 36.84% 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 Avista and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 32.27. Over the past decade, Avista's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 29.59 to 39.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #170 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Avista's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Avista's current EBITDA Margin % of 36.84% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 32.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.59 to a high of 39.71. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. Avista's value of 36.84% is 53.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avista ranks #170 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avista has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avista's EBITDA Margin % compare to UTL and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Avista ranks #170 out of 499 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Avista in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. Avista's value of 36.84% is 53.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Avista's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 29.59 to 39.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.27 vs. the industry median of 23.94, Avista 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 23.94, based on 499 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. Avista's current EBITDA Margin % of 36.84% is 53.9% 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 Avista and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avista's current EBITDA Margin % is 36.84%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 32.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista (AVA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.57, compared to a current price of $41.13 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 36.84%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 32.27 and 53.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 23.94. Avista's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 14 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 Avista (AVA), the current EBITDA Margin % is 36.84% 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 Avista (AVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avista stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.13 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.57.
GuruFocus considers Avista to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AVA:
EBITDA Margin %: 36.84% (14% above median its 10-year median of 32.27)
GF Value™: $36.57 vs. price of $41.13 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#170 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avista Corp is an electric and natural gas utility company. The company has two business segments including Avista Utilities, which provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, and also provides natural gas distribution service in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon. Avista Utilities has electric generating facilities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. AEL&P segment is a regulated utility providing electric services in Juneau, Alaska that is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary operating subsidiary of AERC.
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