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Central Retail PCLBKK:CRC +0.43%75 EBITDA Margin % is 13.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 13.73. GuruFocus rates BKK:CRC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿30.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Central Retail PCL ranks better than 72.24% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Central Retail PCL's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿8,310 Mil. Central Retail PCL's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿61,932 Mil. Therefore, Central Retail PCL's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.42%.
Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) 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.
Central Retail PCL EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Central Retail PCL EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Retail PCL'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 Department Stores subindustry, Central Retail PCL'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.
Central Retail PCL EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Central Retail PCL's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Retail PCL'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.
Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.42% 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 Central Retail PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.73. Over the past decade, Central Retail PCL's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.54 to 14.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #312 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Central Retail PCL's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Central Retail PCL's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.42% is near median its 10-year median of 13.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.54 to a high of 14.37. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Central Retail PCL's value of 13.42% is 79.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #312 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Retail PCL has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Retail PCL's EBITDA Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #312 out of 1124 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Central Retail PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Central Retail PCL's value of 13.42% is 79.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Retail PCL's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.54 to 14.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.73 vs. the industry median of 7.48, Central Retail PCL 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.48, based on 1,124 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. Central Retail PCL's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.42% is 79.4% 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 Central Retail PCL and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Retail PCL's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Retail PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿30.55, compared to a current price of ฿23.10 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.73 and 79.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.48. Central Retail PCL's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.42% 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 Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Retail PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿23.10 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿30.55.
GuruFocus considers Central Retail PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:CRC:
EBITDA Margin %: 13.42% (near median its 10-year median of 13.73)
GF Value™: ฿30.55 vs. price of ฿23.10 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#312 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:CRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Retail Corp PCL is a multi-format and multi-category retailing platform in Thailand. It is a pioneer in omnichannel retailing in Thailand, complementing its retail store network and merchandise offerings with positions among store-based retailers in online traffic. The company operates under a diverse slate of retail banners divided into three segments: Hardline, Food Products, and Fashion. The majority is generated from Food Products. Geographically, the majority of revenue is from Thailand, and also has its presence in Italy, Vietnam, and Others.
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