PPLBSP:P1PL34 85 EBITDA Margin % is 42.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 44.87. GuruFocus rates BSP:P1PL34 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R$182.32. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, PPL ranks better than 75.95% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. PPL's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$6,134 Mil. PPL's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$14,507 Mil. Therefore, PPL's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.29%.
PPL (BSP:P1PL34) 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.
PPL EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
PPL EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PPL'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.
BSP:P1PL34 vs FE, EIX, ES: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, PPL'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.
PPL EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PPL's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPL'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.
PPL (BSP:P1PL34) has a EBITDA Margin % of 42.29% 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 PPL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.87. Over the past decade, PPL's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 33.68 to 59.12. According to the industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #120 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is PPL's EBITDA Margin % too high?
PPL's current EBITDA Margin % of 42.29% is near median its 10-year median of 44.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.68 to a high of 59.12. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. PPL's value of 42.29% is 76.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPL ranks #120 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PPL has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPL's EBITDA Margin % compare to FE and EIX?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #120 out of 499 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places PPL in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 23.94. PPL's value of 42.29% is 76.6% above this benchmark. Historically, PPL's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 33.68 to 59.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.87 vs. the industry median of 23.94, PPL 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. PPL's current EBITDA Margin % of 42.29% is 76.6% 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 PPL 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. PPL's current EBITDA Margin % is 42.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPL stock overvalued right now?
PPL (BSP:P1PL34) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 42.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is R$182.32, compared to a current price of R$186.30 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 42.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.87 and 76.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 23.94. PPL's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 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 PPL (BSP:P1PL34), the current EBITDA Margin % is 42.29% 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 PPL (BSP:P1PL34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$186.30 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$182.32.
Key valuation signals for BSP:P1PL34:
EBITDA Margin %: 42.29% (near median its 10-year median of 44.87)
GF Value™: R$182.32 vs. price of R$186.30 (2.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#120 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:P1PL34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PPL is a holding company of regulated utilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. The Pennsylvania regulated delivery and transmission segment distributes electricity to customers in central and eastern Pennsylvania. In Kentucky, LG&E and KU are involved in regulated electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. LG&E also provides regulated natural gas distribution. Rhode Island Energy operates electric and gas utilities in the state.
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