Universal Starch-Chem Allied (BOM:524408) EBITDA Margin %: 11.08% (As of Mar. 2026) — 153% Above Median

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BOM:524408 Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd BOM:524408
58 GF Score
Price ₹199.00
GF Value ₹159.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Universal Starch-Chem Allied EBITDA Margin %?

Universal Starch-Chem Allied BOM:524408 -3.40% 58 EBITDA Margin % is 11.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 153% above its 10-year median of 4.38. GuruFocus rates BOM:524408 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹159.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Agriculture companies, Universal Starch-Chem Allied ranks worse than 60.48% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Universal Starch-Chem Allied's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹169 Mil. Universal Starch-Chem Allied's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,524 Mil. Therefore, Universal Starch-Chem Allied's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.08%.


Universal Starch-Chem Allied  (BOM:524408) 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.


Universal Starch-Chem Allied EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Universal Starch-Chem Allied EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Starch-Chem Allied's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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Universal Starch-Chem Allied EBITDA Margin % Chart

Universal Starch-Chem Allied Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Universal Starch-Chem Allied Quarterly Data
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BOM:524408 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Universal Starch-Chem Allied'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.


Universal Starch-Chem Allied EBITDA Margin % vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Universal Starch-Chem Allied's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Starch-Chem Allied's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Universal Starch-Chem Allied EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Universal Starch-Chem Allied's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=337.406/4886.032
=6.91 %

Universal Starch-Chem Allied's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=168.827/1523.563
=11.08 %

* 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 11.08% mean?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied (BOM:524408) has a EBITDA Margin % of 11.08% 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 Universal Starch-Chem Allied and its competitors. This is 153% above median its historical median of 4.38. Over the past decade, Universal Starch-Chem Allied's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 0.86 to 6.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Starch-Chem Allied ranks #150 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Universal Starch-Chem Allied's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Universal Starch-Chem Allied's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.08% is 153% above median its 10-year median of 4.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 6.91. The Agriculture industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Universal Starch-Chem Allied's value of 11.08% is 15.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Starch-Chem Allied ranks #150 out of 248 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Starch-Chem Allied has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Starch-Chem Allied's EBITDA Margin % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Universal Starch-Chem Allied ranks #150 out of 248 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Universal Starch-Chem Allied in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Universal Starch-Chem Allied's value of 11.08% is 15.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Starch-Chem Allied's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 0.86 to 6.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.38 vs. the industry median of 9.63, Universal Starch-Chem Allied 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 Agriculture company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Agriculture companies is 9.63, based on 248 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. Universal Starch-Chem Allied's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.08% is 15.1% 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 Universal Starch-Chem Allied and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Starch-Chem Allied's current EBITDA Margin % is 11.08%, which is 153% above median its own 10-year median of 4.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Starch-Chem Allied stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Starch-Chem Allied (BOM:524408) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹159.31, compared to a current price of ₹199.00 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 11.08%, which is 153% above median its 10-year median of 4.38 and 15.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 9.63. Universal Starch-Chem Allied's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Universal Starch-Chem Allied (BOM:524408), the current EBITDA Margin % is 11.08% 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 Universal Starch-Chem Allied (BOM:524408) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Starch-Chem Allied stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹199.00 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹159.31. GuruFocus considers Universal Starch-Chem Allied to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:524408:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 11.08% (153% above median its 10-year median of 4.38)
  • GF Value™: ₹159.31 vs. price of ₹199.00 (24.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.1% above the Agriculture median (#150 of 248)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:524408 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universal Starch-Chem Allied Business Description

Address Senapati Bapat Marg, Mhatre Pen Building, B Wing, 2nd Floor, Dadar (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400028
Universal Starch-Chem Allied Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter specializing in maize starch and its derivatives. The company operates in maize refining, producing products like starch powder, liquid glucose, dextrose monohydrate, dextrose anhydrous, and modified starches which serve various industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, paper, and adhesives. The company's operations are principally based in Maharashtra, India. Revenue is generated through the manufacturing and export of these starch-based products to a diverse set of domestic and international customers. Alongside its core starch business, the company engages in activities related to energy and environmental management, including bio-gas production and power generation via wind and co-generation plants.
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