CYAN (Cyanotech) EBITDA Margin %: -0.90% (As of Dec. 2025)


CYAN Cyanotech Corp CYAN
34 GF Score
Price $0.49
GF Value $0.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Cyanotech EBITDA Margin %?

Cyanotech CYAN 34 EBITDA Margin % is -0.90% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CYAN with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,949 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cyanotech ranks worse than 79.48% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Cyanotech's EBITDA for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.05 Mil. Cyanotech's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.88 Mil. Therefore, Cyanotech's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.90%.


Cyanotech  (OTCPK:CYAN) 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.


Cyanotech EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Cyanotech EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cyanotech's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Cyanotech EBITDA Margin % Chart

Cyanotech Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EBITDA Margin %
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Cyanotech Quarterly Data
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CYAN vs PAVS, TOFB, ATPC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Cyanotech'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.


Cyanotech EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cyanotech's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cyanotech EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Cyanotech's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=-0.629/24.215
=-2.60 %

Cyanotech's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.053/5.877
=-0.90 %

* 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 -0.90% mean?
Cyanotech (CYAN) has a EBITDA Margin % of -0.90% 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 Cyanotech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cyanotech ranks #1549 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Cyanotech's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Cyanotech's current EBITDA Margin % is -0.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Cyanotech ranks #1549 out of 1949 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cyanotech has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cyanotech's EBITDA Margin % compare to PAVS and TOFB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cyanotech ranks #1549 out of 1949 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Cyanotech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.97. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.97, based on 1,949 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. 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 Cyanotech and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cyanotech's current EBITDA Margin % is -0.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cyanotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyanotech (CYAN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.40, compared to a current price of $0.49 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -0.90%. Cyanotech's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 9 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 Cyanotech (CYAN), the current EBITDA Margin % is -0.90% 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 Cyanotech (CYAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyanotech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.49 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.40. GuruFocus considers Cyanotech to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CYAN:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -0.90%
  • GF Value™: $0.40 vs. price of $0.49 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Cyanotech Business Description

Address 73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI, USA, 96740
Cyanotech Corp is engaged in the production of natural products derived from microalgae for the nutritional supplements market. The company's products include BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica is a dietary supplement used for extra energy, a strengthened immune system, cardiovascular benefits, and as a source of antioxidant carotenoids. BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin is a dietary antioxidant shown to support and maintain the body's natural inflammatory response, enhance skin, and support eye and joint health. It derives maximum revenue from the Packaged product and geographically from the United States.
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