Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) EBITDA Margin %: 36.56% (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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BSP:SMTO3 Sao Martinho SA BSP:SMTO3
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Price R$16.12
GF Value R$25.49
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Sao Martinho EBITDA Margin %?

Sao Martinho BSP:SMTO3 -1.53% 83 EBITDA Margin % is 36.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 41.10. GuruFocus rates BSP:SMTO3 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R$25.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Sao Martinho ranks better than 95.12% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Sao Martinho's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$820 Mil. Sao Martinho's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,244 Mil. Therefore, Sao Martinho's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.56%.


Sao Martinho  (BSP:SMTO3) 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.


Sao Martinho EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Sao Martinho EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sao Martinho'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.

Sao Martinho EBITDA Margin % Chart

Sao Martinho Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Sao Martinho Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BSP:SMTO3 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sao Martinho'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.


Sao Martinho EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sao Martinho's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sao Martinho's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Sao Martinho EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Sao Martinho'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 )
=2415.992/7431.765
=32.51 %

Sao Martinho's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=820.297/2243.658
=36.56 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 36.56% mean?
Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) has a EBITDA Margin % of 36.56% 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 Sao Martinho and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 41.10. Over the past decade, Sao Martinho's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 32.51 to 58.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #77 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Sao Martinho's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Sao Martinho's current EBITDA Margin % of 36.56% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 41.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.51 to a high of 58.69. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. Sao Martinho's value of 36.56% is 279.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #77 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sao Martinho has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sao Martinho's EBITDA Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sao Martinho ranks #77 out of 1578 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Sao Martinho in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. Sao Martinho's value of 36.56% is 279.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sao Martinho's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 32.51 to 58.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.10 vs. the industry median of 9.64, Sao Martinho 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 1,578 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. Sao Martinho's current EBITDA Margin % of 36.56% is 279.4% 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 Sao Martinho 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. Sao Martinho's current EBITDA Margin % is 36.56%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 41.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sao Martinho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$25.49, compared to a current price of R$16.12 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 36.56%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 41.10 and 279.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.64. Sao Martinho's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3), the current EBITDA Margin % is 36.56% 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 Sao Martinho (BSP:SMTO3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sao Martinho stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$16.12 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$25.49. GuruFocus considers Sao Martinho to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SMTO3:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 36.56% (11% below median its 10-year median of 41.10)
  • GF Value™: R$25.49 vs. price of R$16.12 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 279.4% above the Chemicals median (#77 of 1578)

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Sao Martinho Business Description

Address Fazenda Sao Martinho, Pradopolis, SP, BRA, CEP 14850-000
Sao Martinho SA operates the following segments: sugar, ethanol, electricity, real estate ventures, Yeast, and other products. Sales of sugar and ethanol, both of which the company produces with sugar cane, comprise the vast majority of the company's revenue. Sao Martinho produces sugar and ethanol in its four Brazilian mills. The company derives its sugar cane mostly from its own plantations, agricultural partnerships, shareholders, and related companies. Sao Martinho exports most of its sugar, and it sells most of its ethanol domestically.
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