Elbit SystemsESLT -2.70%67 EBITDA Margin % is 11.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 9.71. GuruFocus rates ESLT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $363.31 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Elbit Systems ranks worse than 54.18% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Elbit Systems's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $253 Mil. Elbit Systems's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,189 Mil. Therefore, Elbit Systems's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.54%.
Elbit Systems (NAS:ESLT) 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.
Elbit Systems EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Elbit Systems EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elbit Systems'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Elbit Systems'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.
Elbit Systems EBITDA Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Elbit Systems's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elbit Systems'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.
Elbit Systems (ESLT) has a EBITDA Margin % of 11.54% 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 Elbit Systems and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 9.71. Over the past decade, Elbit Systems' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.18 to 12.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #188 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Elbit Systems' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Elbit Systems' current EBITDA Margin % of 11.54% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.18 to a high of 12.75. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.96. Elbit Systems' value of 11.54% is 3.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #188 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elbit Systems has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elbit Systems' EBITDA Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #188 out of 347 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Elbit Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.96. Elbit Systems' value of 11.54% is 3.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Elbit Systems' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.18 to 12.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.71 vs. the industry median of 11.96, Elbit Systems 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. Elbit Systems's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.54% is 3.5% 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 Elbit Systems 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. Elbit Systems's current EBITDA Margin % is 11.54%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 9.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elbit Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elbit Systems (ESLT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $363.31, compared to a current price of $750.90 — trading 106.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 11.54%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.71 and 3.5% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 11.96. Elbit Systems' overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 Elbit Systems (ESLT), the current EBITDA Margin % is 11.54% 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 Elbit Systems (ESLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elbit Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $750.90 is trading 106.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $363.31.
GuruFocus considers Elbit Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESLT:
EBITDA Margin %: 11.54% (19% above median its 10-year median of 9.71)
GF Value™: $363.31 vs. price of $750.90 (106.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.5% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#188 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elbit Systems Ltd is a technology company involved in producing a portfolio of systems and products for aircraft, land, and naval applications. The company's products are used for defense, homeland security and commercial flight capabilities. Its systems and solutions may be installed on new platforms or it may perform a comprehensive modernization program to transform a platform. Elbit Systems gives instructions to its customers on the proper maintenance of its products and will provide support team specialists when the customer cannot fix a problem. The company operates in five segments: Aerospace; C4I and Cyber; ISTAR and EW; Land; and ESA. It derives maximum revenue from Land Segment. Geographically, it operates in Israel; North America; Europe; Asia-Pacific; Latin America; and Others.
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