Cadre HoldingsCDRE +1.70%79 EBITDA Margin % is 8.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 13.82. GuruFocus rates CDRE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cadre Holdings ranks better than 57.93% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Cadre Holdings's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.8 Mil. Cadre Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $155.4 Mil. Therefore, Cadre Holdings's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.25%.
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.
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Cadre Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadre Holdings'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.
CDRE vs SATL, EVEX, NPK: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cadre Holdings'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.
Cadre Holdings EBITDA Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cadre Holdings's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadre Holdings'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.
Cadre Holdings (CDRE) has a EBITDA Margin % of 8.25% 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 Cadre Holdings and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 13.82. Over the past decade, Cadre Holdings' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.82 to 16.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #146 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Cadre Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Cadre Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % of 8.25% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 13.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.82 to a high of 16.56. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.96. Cadre Holdings' value of 8.25% is 31% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #146 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cadre Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadre Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to SATL and EVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #146 out of 347 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Cadre Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.96. Cadre Holdings' value of 8.25% is 31% below this benchmark. Historically, Cadre Holdings' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.82 to 16.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.82 vs. the industry median of 11.96, Cadre Holdings has consistently been below 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 11.96, based on 347 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. Cadre Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.25% is 31% below 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 Cadre Holdings and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cadre Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is 8.25%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 13.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadre Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings (CDRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.20, compared to a current price of $29.24 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 8.25%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 13.82 and 31% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 11.96. Cadre Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE), the current EBITDA Margin % is 8.25% 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.24 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.20.
GuruFocus considers Cadre Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CDRE:
EBITDA Margin %: 8.25% (40% below median its 10-year median of 13.82)
GF Value™: $38.20 vs. price of $29.24 (23.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#146 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cadre Holdings Inc is engaged in the design and manufacture of a diversified product portfolio of critical safety and survivability equipment to protect first responders, federal agencies, outdoor recreation, and personal protection markets. The company's equipment provides critical protection to allow its users to safely and securely perform their duties and protect those around them in hazardous or life-threatening situations. Its operations are comprised of two reportable segments - the Product segment, which is comprised of components that manufacture and sell products, and the Distribution segment, which is comprised of business that serves as a one-stop shop for law enforcement agencies that sells goods produced by the Product segment, as well as other third-party products.
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