Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) EBITDA Margin %: -205.83% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:DJ1 Daily Journal Corp FRA:DJ1
72 GF Score
Price €450.00
GF Value €409.50
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What is Daily Journal EBITDA Margin %?

Daily Journal FRA:DJ1 -5.46% 72 EBITDA Margin % is -205.83% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DJ1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €409.50. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,821 Software companies, Daily Journal ranks better than 76.07% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Daily Journal's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-40.45 Mil. Daily Journal's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €19.65 Mil. Therefore, Daily Journal's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -205.83%.


Daily Journal  (FRA:DJ1) 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.


Daily Journal EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Daily Journal EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daily Journal's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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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.

Daily Journal EBITDA Margin % Chart

Daily Journal Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EBITDA Margin %
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Daily Journal 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:DJ1 vs IBTA, RSKD, GTM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Daily Journal'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.


Daily Journal EBITDA Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Daily Journal's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daily Journal's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Daily Journal EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Daily Journal's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=129.27/74.72
=173.01 %

Daily Journal's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-40.446/19.65
=-205.83 %

* 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 -205.83% mean?
Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) has a EBITDA Margin % of -205.83% 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 Daily Journal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daily Journal ranks #675 out of 2821 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Daily Journal's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Daily Journal's current EBITDA Margin % is -205.83%. Based on the distribution chart, Daily Journal ranks #675 out of 2821 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daily Journal has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daily Journal's EBITDA Margin % compare to IBTA and RSKD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Daily Journal ranks #675 out of 2821 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Daily Journal in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.10. 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 Software company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Software companies is 8.10, based on 2,821 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 Daily Journal and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daily Journal's current EBITDA Margin % is -205.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daily Journal stock overvalued right now?
Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) has a current EBITDA Margin % of -205.83%. The stock's GF Value™ is €409.50, compared to a current price of €450.00 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -205.83%. Daily Journal's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1), the current EBITDA Margin % is -205.83% 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 Daily Journal (FRA:DJ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daily Journal stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €450.00 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €409.50.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DJ1:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -205.83%
  • GF Value™: €409.50 vs. price of €450.00 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daily Journal Business Description

Other Exchanges DJCO:USA
Address 915 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90012
Daily Journal Corp publishes newspapers and websites covering California and Arizona and produces several specialized information services. The company operates in two segments: Traditional business and Journal Technologies which includes Journal Technologies, Inc. and Journal Technologies (Canada) Inc. It also serves as a newspaper representative specializing in public notice advertising. The majority of revenue is generated from the Traditional segment.
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