Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) EBITDA Margin %: 3.24% (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Below Median


FRA:C31 Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc FRA:C31
57 GF Score
Price €23.92
GF Value €13.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cooper-Standard Holdings EBITDA Margin %?

Cooper-Standard Holdings FRA:C31 -2.21% 57 EBITDA Margin % is 3.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 5.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:C31 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,325 Vehicles & Parts companies, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks worse than 67.17% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Cooper-Standard Holdings's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €19 Mil. Cooper-Standard Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €594 Mil. Therefore, Cooper-Standard Holdings's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.24%.


Cooper-Standard Holdings  (FRA:C31) 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.


Cooper-Standard Holdings EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Cooper-Standard Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cooper-Standard Holdings'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.

Cooper-Standard Holdings EBITDA Margin % Chart

Cooper-Standard Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Cooper-Standard Holdings Quarterly Data
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FRA:C31 vs MLR, MVST, MNRO: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Cooper-Standard Holdings'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.


Cooper-Standard Holdings EBITDA Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cooper-Standard Holdings's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cooper-Standard Holdings's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Cooper-Standard Holdings EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Cooper-Standard Holdings'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 )
=161.519/2340.741
=6.90 %

Cooper-Standard Holdings's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=19.254/593.701
=3.24 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 3.24% mean?
Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) has a EBITDA Margin % of 3.24% 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 5.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #890 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Cooper-Standard Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Cooper-Standard Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % of 3.24% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 5.61. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.93. Cooper-Standard Holdings' value of 3.24% is 63.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #890 out of 1325 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cooper-Standard Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cooper-Standard Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to MLR and MVST?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #890 out of 1325 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Cooper-Standard Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.93. Cooper-Standard Holdings' value of 3.24% is 63.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.61 vs. the industry median of 8.93, Cooper-Standard Holdings 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.93, based on 1,325 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. Cooper-Standard Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % of 3.24% is 63.7% 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cooper-Standard Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is 3.24%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 5.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cooper-Standard Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.37, compared to a current price of €23.92 — trading 78.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 3.24%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 5.61 and 63.7% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.93. Cooper-Standard Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31), the current EBITDA Margin % is 3.24% 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.92 is trading 78.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.37. GuruFocus considers Cooper-Standard Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C31:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 3.24% (42% below median its 10-year median of 5.61)
  • GF Value™: €13.37 vs. price of €23.92 (78.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.7% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#890 of 1325)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C31 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cooper-Standard Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CPS:USA
Address 40300 Traditions Drive, Northville, MI, USA, 48168
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc is engaged in the manufacture of sealing and fluid handling systems (consisting of fuel and brake delivery systems and fluid transfer systems). Its products are designed for passenger vehicles and light trucks that are manufactured by automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and replacement markets. It has two reportable segments: Sealing Systems and Fluid Handling Systems. The group's geographic regions are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America.
57GF Score

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