Daido Steel Co (FRA:DDL) EBITDA Margin %: -0.95% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:DDL Daido Steel Co Ltd FRA:DDL
73 GF Score
Price €16.30
GF Value €7.75
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Daido Steel Co EBITDA Margin %?

Daido Steel Co FRA:DDL +7.95% 73 EBITDA Margin % is -0.95% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:DDL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks better than 78.54% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Daido Steel Co's EBITDA for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €-8 Mil. Daido Steel Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €798 Mil. Therefore, Daido Steel Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.95%.


Daido Steel Co  (FRA:DDL) 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.


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Daido Steel Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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* 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.

Daido Steel Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

Daido Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Daido Steel Co 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:DDL vs NUE, STLD, RS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel 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.


Daido Steel Co EBITDA Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Daido Steel Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Daido Steel Co's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=419.383/3151.456
=13.31 %

Daido Steel Co's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-7.559/798.219
=-0.95 %

* 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 -0.95% mean?
Daido Steel Co (FRA:DDL) has a EBITDA Margin % of -0.95% 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Daido Steel Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.92 to 14.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #132 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Daido Steel Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Daido Steel Co's current EBITDA Margin % is -0.95%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.92 to a high of 14.35. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #132 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #132 out of 615 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Daido Steel Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.11. Historically, Daido Steel Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.92 to 14.35 over the past decade. 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 Steel company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Steel companies is 6.11, based on 615 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. 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current EBITDA Margin % is -0.95%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co (FRA:DDL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.75, compared to a current price of €16.30 — trading 110.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -0.95%. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Daido Steel Co (FRA:DDL), the current EBITDA Margin % is -0.95% 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 Daido Steel Co (FRA:DDL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.30 is trading 110.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.75. GuruFocus considers Daido Steel Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DDL:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -0.95%
  • GF Value™: €7.75 vs. price of €16.30 (110.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Daido Steel Co Business Description

Other Exchanges DAIDF:USA5471:Japan
Address 1-10, Higashisakura 1-chome, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, JPN, 461-8581
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
73GF Score

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