Universal Music Group NVCHIX:UMGA 75 EBITDA Margin % is 7.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 20.65. GuruFocus rates CHIX:UMGA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Universal Music Group NV ranks better than 78.77% on this metric.
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGa) 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 Music Group NV EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Universal Music Group NV EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
CHIX:UMGA vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV'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 Music Group NV EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a EBITDA Margin % of 7.47% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 20.65. Over the past decade, Universal Music Group NV's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.01 to 28.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #217 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.47% is 64% below median its 10-year median of 20.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.01 to a high of 28.86. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.17. Universal Music Group NV's value of 7.47% is 8.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #217 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's EBITDA Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #217 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Universal Music Group NV in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.17. Universal Music Group NV's value of 7.47% is 8.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Music Group NV's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.01 to 28.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.65 vs. the industry median of 8.17, Universal Music Group NV 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.17, based on 1,022 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 Music Group NV's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.47% is 8.6% 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 Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Music Group NV's current EBITDA Margin % is 7.47%, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 20.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.61, compared to a current price of €18.11 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 7.47%, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 20.65 and 8.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.17. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current EBITDA Margin % is 7.47% as of Dec. 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.11 is trading 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.61.
GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:
EBITDA Margin %: 7.47% (64% below median its 10-year median of 20.65)
GF Value™: €27.61 vs. price of €18.11 (34.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#217 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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