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Union Petrochemical PCLBKK:UKEM -1.68%48 EBITDA Margin % is 18.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 230% above its 10-year median of 5.51. GuruFocus rates BKK:UKEM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks worse than 54.53% on this metric.
Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Union Petrochemical PCL EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Chemicals subindustry, Union Petrochemical 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Union Petrochemical PCL's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Petrochemical 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.
Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) has a EBITDA Margin % of 18.19% 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 Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. This is 230% above median its historical median of 5.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #861 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Union Petrochemical PCL's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.19% is 230% above median its 10-year median of 5.51. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. Union Petrochemical PCL's value of 18.19% is 88.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #861 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Union Petrochemical PCL has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Petrochemical PCL's EBITDA Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Union Petrochemical PCL ranks #861 out of 1579 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Union Petrochemical PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. Union Petrochemical PCL's value of 18.19% is 88.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.51 vs. the industry median of 9.64, Union Petrochemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.64, based on 1,579 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. Union Petrochemical PCL's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.19% is 88.7% 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 Union Petrochemical PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Petrochemical PCL's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.19%, which is 230% above median its own 10-year median of 5.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Petrochemical PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.71, compared to a current price of ฿1.17 — trading 64.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 18.19%, which is 230% above median its 10-year median of 5.51 and 88.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.64. Union Petrochemical PCL's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.19% 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 Union Petrochemical PCL (BKK:UKEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Petrochemical PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.17 is trading 64.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.71.
GuruFocus considers Union Petrochemical PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:UKEM:
EBITDA Margin %: 18.19% (230% above median its 10-year median of 5.51)
GF Value™: ฿0.71 vs. price of ฿1.17 (64.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.7% above the Chemicals median (#861 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:UKEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Union Petrochemical PCL is principally engaged in the import and distribution of chemical products. The company is organized into three reportable segments: Commodity Chemicals segment, Specialty Chemicals segment, and Other segment. Some of its products are Methanol, Isopropyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, N-Butanol, Solvents 3040, Toluene, Mixed Xylene, Solvesso 100 Fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Solvesso 150 fluid, Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate and Butyl, among others. The company has diversified into the logistics and storage sector. The group operates solely in Thailand and derives key revenue from the Commodity chemicals segment. The Group's business is operated in Thailand.
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