Informa (FRA:IEA) EBITDA Margin %: 24.86% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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FRA:IEA Informa PLC FRA:IEA
82 GF Score
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GF Value €12.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Informa EBITDA Margin %?

Informa FRA:IEA 82 EBITDA Margin % is 24.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 27.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:IEA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Media - Diversified companies, Informa ranks better than 62.65% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Informa's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €570 Mil. Informa's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,293 Mil. Therefore, Informa's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 24.86%.


Informa  (FRA:IEA) 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.


Informa EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Informa EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Informa'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.

Informa EBITDA Margin % Chart

Informa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 30.30 26.02 29.86 25.34 13.34

Informa Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 24.74 27.71 23.17 1.99 24.86

FRA:IEA vs NYT, WLY: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Informa'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.


Informa EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Informa EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Informa'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 )
=616.32/4620.289
=13.34 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=569.905/2292.767
=24.86 %

* 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 24.86% mean?
Informa (FRA:IEA) has a EBITDA Margin % of 24.86% 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 Informa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Informa ranks #378 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Informa's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Informa's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.86% is near median its 10-year median of 27.35. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Informa's value of 24.86% is 204.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Informa ranks #378 out of 1012 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Informa has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Informa's EBITDA Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Informa ranks #378 out of 1012 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Informa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Informa's value of 24.86% is 204.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.35 vs. the industry median of 8.16, Informa 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 1,012 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. Informa's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.86% is 204.8% 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 Informa 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. Informa's current EBITDA Margin % is 24.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Informa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Informa (FRA:IEA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.96, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 24.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.35 and 204.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.16. Informa's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Informa (FRA:IEA), the current EBITDA Margin % is 24.86% 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 Informa (FRA:IEA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Informa stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.50 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.96. GuruFocus considers Informa to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IEA:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 24.86% (near median its 10-year median of 27.35)
  • GF Value™: €12.96 vs. price of €10.50 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 204.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#378 of 1012)

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


Informa Business Description

Address 5 Howick Place, London, GBR, SW1P 1WG
Informa PLC is an international events, digital services, and academic research group. The group's reportable segments are Live B2B Events, which comprises Informa Markets, Informa Connect, and Informa Festivals, Informa Tech, and Taylor & Francis. The Informa Markets segment generates the highest revenue, connecting buyers and sellers across various specialist markets, including boating, pharmaceuticals, food, fashion, and infrastructure. This is achieved by delivering transaction-focused live events, such as exhibitions, specialist digital content, and targeted digital services, including data-driven demand generation products. It generates half its revenue from North America, followed by Asia.
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