Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) EBITDA Margin %: 17.95% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:EM7 Emerald Holding Inc FRA:EM7
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What is Emerald Holding EBITDA Margin %?

Emerald Holding FRA:EM7 51 EBITDA Margin % is 17.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 16.76. GuruFocus rates FRA:EM7 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Emerald Holding ranks better than 51.96% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Emerald Holding's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €24.1 Mil. Emerald Holding's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €134.4 Mil. Therefore, Emerald Holding's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.95%.


Emerald Holding  (FRA:EM7) 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.


Emerald Holding EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Emerald Holding EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emerald Holding'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.

Emerald Holding EBITDA Margin % Chart

Emerald Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Emerald Holding 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:EM7 vs CRTO, EVC, CCO: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Emerald Holding'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.


Emerald Holding EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Emerald Holding's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emerald Holding's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Emerald Holding EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Emerald Holding'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 )
=49.703/395.744
=12.56 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=24.133/134.421
=17.95 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 17.95% mean?
Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) has a EBITDA Margin % of 17.95% 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 Emerald Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #491 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Emerald Holding's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Emerald Holding's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.95% is near median its 10-year median of 16.76. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Emerald Holding's value of 17.95% is 120.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #491 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emerald Holding has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerald Holding's EBITDA Margin % compare to CRTO and EVC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #491 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Emerald Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Emerald Holding's value of 17.95% is 120.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.76 vs. the industry median of 8.16, Emerald Holding 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.16, based on 1,022 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. Emerald Holding's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.95% is 120.1% 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 Emerald Holding and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerald Holding's current EBITDA Margin % is 17.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerald Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.18, compared to a current price of €4.30 — trading 97.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 17.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.76 and 120.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.16. Emerald Holding's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7), the current EBITDA Margin % is 17.95% 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.30 is trading 97.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.18. GuruFocus considers Emerald Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EM7:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 17.95% (near median its 10-year median of 16.76)
  • GF Value™: €2.18 vs. price of €4.30 (97.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 120.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#491 of 1022)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EM7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emerald Holding Business Description

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Address 100 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10005
Emerald Holding Inc is a business-to-business (B2B) event organizer principally in the United States, with operations in the United Kingdom (U.K.), France, and other markets. The company is engaged in three complementary business lines: Connections division consists of a collection of B2B trade show franchises and other live events that provide exhibitors opportunities to engage with buyers and expand their brand's awareness in their industry; the Content division consists of B2B print publications and digital media products that complement existing trade show properties, and the Commerce division provides B2B e-commerce and digital merchandising solutions to manufacturers and retailers. Emerald's key revenue is derived from the Connections business, its only reportable segment.
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