Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD) EBITDA Margin %: 29.51% (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Below Median


FRA:5WD Walker & Dunlop Inc FRA:5WD
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Price €46.80
GF Value €82.33
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Walker & Dunlop EBITDA Margin %?

Walker & Dunlop FRA:5WD -2.09% 65 EBITDA Margin % is 29.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 45.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:5WD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €82.33 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 48 Banks companies, Walker & Dunlop ranks better than 64.58% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Walker & Dunlop's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €77 Mil. Walker & Dunlop's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €261 Mil. Therefore, Walker & Dunlop's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.51%.


Walker & Dunlop  (FRA:5WD) 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.


Walker & Dunlop EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Walker & Dunlop EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walker & Dunlop'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.

Walker & Dunlop EBITDA Margin % Chart

Walker & Dunlop Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Walker & Dunlop Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:5WD vs UWMC, VEL, LDI: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, Walker & Dunlop'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.


Walker & Dunlop EBITDA Margin % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Walker & Dunlop's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Walker & Dunlop's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Walker & Dunlop EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Walker & Dunlop's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=295.64/1054.097
=28.05 %

Walker & Dunlop's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=76.911/260.651
=29.51 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 29.51% mean?
Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD) has a EBITDA Margin % of 29.51% 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 Walker & Dunlop and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 45.64. Over the past decade, Walker & Dunlop's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 28.05 to 51.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Walker & Dunlop ranks #17 out of 48 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Walker & Dunlop's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Walker & Dunlop's current EBITDA Margin % of 29.51% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 45.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.05 to a high of 51.66. The Banks industry median EBITDA Margin % is 20.82. Walker & Dunlop's value of 29.51% is 41.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walker & Dunlop ranks #17 out of 48 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Walker & Dunlop has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walker & Dunlop's EBITDA Margin % compare to UWMC and VEL?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Walker & Dunlop ranks #17 out of 48 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Walker & Dunlop in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 20.82. Walker & Dunlop's value of 29.51% is 41.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Walker & Dunlop's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 28.05 to 51.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.64 vs. the industry median of 20.82, Walker & Dunlop 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 Banks company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Banks companies is 20.82, based on 48 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. Walker & Dunlop's current EBITDA Margin % of 29.51% is 41.8% 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 Walker & Dunlop and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 20.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walker & Dunlop's current EBITDA Margin % is 29.51%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 45.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walker & Dunlop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €82.33, compared to a current price of €46.80 — trading 43.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 29.51%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 45.64 and 41.8% above the Banks industry median of 20.82. Walker & Dunlop's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 10 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 Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD), the current EBITDA Margin % is 29.51% 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 Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walker & Dunlop stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €46.80 is trading 43.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €82.33. GuruFocus considers Walker & Dunlop to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5WD:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 29.51% (35% below median its 10-year median of 45.64)
  • GF Value™: €82.33 vs. price of €46.80 (43.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.8% above the Banks median (#17 of 48)

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Walker & Dunlop Business Description

Other Exchanges WD:USA0A8P:UK
Address 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1300, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
Walker & Dunlop Inc is a United States-based commercial real estate finance company. It is principally engaged in originating, selling, and servicing a number of multifamily and other commercial real estate financing products that are sold under the programs of Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and the Federal Housing Administration. The company is managed based on three reportable segments: Capital Markets (CM), Servicing & Asset Management (SAM), and Corporate. The company generates a majority of its total revenue from gains from mortgage banking activities and servicing fees. It conducts business solely in the United States.
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