Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL) EBITDA Margin %: 12.49% (As of Jul. 2025) — 10% Above Median


CHIX:JDWL Wetherspoon (J D) PLC CHIX:JDWL
73 GF Score
Price £7.03
GF Value £8.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Wetherspoon (J D) EBITDA Margin %?

Wetherspoon (J D) CHIX:JDWL +4.85% 73 EBITDA Margin % is 12.49% as of Jul. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 11.40. GuruFocus rates CHIX:JDWL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks better than 55.34% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBITDA for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was £137 Mil. Wetherspoon (J D)'s Revenue for the six months ended in Jul. 2025 was £1,098 Mil. Therefore, Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 12.49%.


Wetherspoon (J D)  (CHIX:JDWl) 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.


Wetherspoon (J D) EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Wetherspoon (J D) EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wetherspoon (J D)'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.

Wetherspoon (J D) EBITDA Margin % Chart

Wetherspoon (J D) Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EBITDA Margin %
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Wetherspoon (J D) Semi-Annual Data
Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.06 10.97 11.63 12.69 12.49

CHIX:JDWL vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Wetherspoon (J D)'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.


Wetherspoon (J D) EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Wetherspoon (J D) EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Jul. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 )
=267.712/2127.524
=12.58 %

Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jul. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=137.109/1098.006
=12.49 %

* 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 12.49% mean?
Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 12.49% as of Jul. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 11.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #163 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBITDA Margin % too high?
Wetherspoon (J D)'s current EBITDA Margin % of 12.49% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 11.40. The Restaurants industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 12.49% is 8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #163 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wetherspoon (J D) has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wetherspoon (J D)'s EBITDA Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Wetherspoon (J D) ranks #163 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Wetherspoon (J D) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Wetherspoon (J D)'s value of 12.49% is 8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 11.56, Wetherspoon (J D) 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 Restaurants company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Restaurants companies is 11.56, based on 365 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. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current EBITDA Margin % of 12.49% is 8% 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 Wetherspoon (J D) and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wetherspoon (J D)'s current EBITDA Margin % is 12.49%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wetherspoon (J D) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.39, compared to a current price of £7.03 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 12.49%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 8% above the Restaurants industry median of 11.56. Wetherspoon (J D)'s overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 12.49% as of Jul. 2025. 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 Wetherspoon (J D) (CHIX:JDWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wetherspoon (J D) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £7.03 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.39. GuruFocus considers Wetherspoon (J D) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:JDWL:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 12.49% (10% above median its 10-year median of 11.40)
  • GF Value™: £8.39 vs. price of £7.03 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8% above the Restaurants median (#163 of 365)

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


Wetherspoon (J D) Business Description

Other Exchanges JDW:UK0QW:Germany
Address Wetherspoon House, Central Park, Reeds Crescent, Watford, GBR, WD24 4QL
Wetherspoon (J D) PLC owns and operates close to 1,000 pubs throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The pubs generate nearly all of the company's total revenue, but it also has a very small hotel business. Its locations are in or near town centres or in suburban locations. It also has pubs in airports and railway stations. The company leases roughly half of its locations and owns the other half. Majority of its pubs operate under individual brand names. Brands with multiple locations include Wetherspoon's and Moon Under Water.
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