Elkem ASAELKEF +11.73%51 EBITDA Margin % is 24.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 22.47. GuruFocus rates ELKEF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Elkem ASA ranks better than 86.74% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Elkem ASA's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $103 Mil. Elkem ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $414 Mil. Therefore, Elkem ASA's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.78%.
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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Elkem ASA EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elkem ASA'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.
ELKEF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Elkem ASA'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.
Elkem ASA EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Elkem ASA's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elkem ASA'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.
Elkem ASA (ELKEF) has a EBITDA Margin % of 24.78% 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 Elkem ASA and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 22.47. Over the past decade, Elkem ASA's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.75 to 32.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #210 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Elkem ASA's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Elkem ASA's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.78% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 22.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.75 to a high of 32.30. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. Elkem ASA's value of 24.78% is 157.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #210 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elkem ASA has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elkem ASA's EBITDA Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elkem ASA ranks #210 out of 1584 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Elkem ASA in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. Elkem ASA's value of 24.78% is 157.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Elkem ASA's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.75 to 32.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.47 vs. the industry median of 9.64, Elkem ASA 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 1,584 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. Elkem ASA's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.78% is 157.2% 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 Elkem ASA 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. Elkem ASA's current EBITDA Margin % is 24.78%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 22.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elkem ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA (ELKEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.99, compared to a current price of $3.40 — trading 70.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 24.78%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 22.47 and 157.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.64. Elkem ASA's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Elkem ASA (ELKEF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 24.78% 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 Elkem ASA (ELKEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elkem ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.40 is trading 70.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.99.
GuruFocus considers Elkem ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ELKEF:
EBITDA Margin %: 24.78% (10% above median its 10-year median of 22.47)
GF Value™: $1.99 vs. price of $3.40 (70.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.2% above the Chemicals median (#210 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELKEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elkem ASA offers material solutions that shape a more sustainable future. The company develops silicones, silicon products, and carbon solutions by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy, and human ingenuity. The group helps its customers create and improve essential innovations in electric mobility, digital communications, health, and personal care, as well as in smarter, more sustainable cities. It has three reportable segments, namely Silicones, Silicon Products, and Carbon Solutions. It generates the majority of the revenue from the Silicones segment.
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