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Sumitomo Forestry CoFRA:5F6 87 EBITDA Margin % is 14.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 8.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:5F6 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 91 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks better than 57.14% on this metric.
Sumitomo Forestry Co (FRA:5F6) 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Sumitomo Forestry Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Forestry Co'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.
FRA:5F6 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Sumitomo Forestry Co'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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co EBITDA Margin % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Forestry Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Forestry Co'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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co (FRA:5F6) has a EBITDA Margin % of 14.76% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 8.61. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Forestry Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.98 to 12.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #39 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.76% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 8.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.98 to a high of 12.71. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.16. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 14.76% is 61.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #39 out of 91 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Forestry Co ranks #39 out of 91 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Sumitomo Forestry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.16. Sumitomo Forestry Co's value of 14.76% is 61.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Forestry Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 3.98 to 12.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.61 vs. the industry median of 9.16, Sumitomo Forestry Co 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 9.16, based on 91 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. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.76% is 61.1% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 14.76%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 8.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co (FRA:5F6) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.50, compared to a current price of €7.10 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 14.76%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 8.61 and 61.1% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 9.16. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (FRA:5F6), the current EBITDA Margin % is 14.76% 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (FRA:5F6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.10 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.50.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Forestry Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5F6:
EBITDA Margin %: 14.76% (71% above median its 10-year median of 8.61)
GF Value™: €10.50 vs. price of €7.10 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.1% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#39 of 91)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5F6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.
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