SamseFRA:78S -0.41%65 EBITDA Margin % is 8.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 7.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:78S with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €156.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Industrial Distribution companies, Samse ranks worse than 54.78% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Samse's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €81 Mil. Samse's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €920 Mil. Therefore, Samse's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.80%.
Samse (FRA:78S) 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.
Samse EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Samse EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samse'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:78S vs GWW, FAST, FERG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Samse'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.
Samse EBITDA Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Samse's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samse'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.
Samse (FRA:78S) has a EBITDA Margin % of 8.80% 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 Samse and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 7.30. Over the past decade, Samse's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.08 to 10.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Samse ranks #86 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Samse's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Samse's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.80% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 7.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.08 to a high of 10.00. The Industrial Distribution industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.44. Samse's value of 8.80% is 18.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samse ranks #86 out of 157 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samse has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samse's EBITDA Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Samse ranks #86 out of 157 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Samse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.44. Samse's value of 8.80% is 18.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Samse's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.08 to 10.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.30 vs. the industry median of 7.44, Samse 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 7.44, based on 157 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. Samse's current EBITDA Margin % of 8.80% is 18.3% 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 Samse and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samse's current EBITDA Margin % is 8.80%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 7.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samse stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samse (FRA:78S) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €156.67, compared to a current price of €121.50 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 8.80%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 7.30 and 18.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 7.44. Samse's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Samse (FRA:78S), the current EBITDA Margin % is 8.80% 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 Samse (FRA:78S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samse stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €121.50 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €156.67.
GuruFocus considers Samse to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:78S:
EBITDA Margin %: 8.80% (21% above median its 10-year median of 7.30)
GF Value™: €156.67 vs. price of €121.50 (22.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#86 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:78S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samse SA is a distributor of construction materials and tools. The group divides its activities into two segments DIY and Trading. The company's multi-specialist wholesale trade in materials accounted for approximately 64% of the group's turnover. In addition, the company is also engaged in the timber and panel trading activity. The company's renewable energy business is represented by Sweetair. Sweetair offers a comprehensive range of services for both new build and renovation projects.
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