Intertek GroupFRA:IT1 -0.15%80 EBITDA Margin % is 25.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 21.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:IT1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Intertek Group ranks better than 76.75% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Intertek Group's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €507 Mil. Intertek Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,011 Mil. Therefore, Intertek Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.21%.
Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) 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.
Intertek Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Intertek Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intertek Group'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.
FRA:IT1 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Intertek Group'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.
Intertek Group EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Intertek Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intertek Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) has a EBITDA Margin % of 25.21% 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 Intertek Group and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 21.06. Over the past decade, Intertek Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 18.62 to 23.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #249 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Intertek Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Intertek Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 25.21% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 21.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.62 to a high of 23.03. The Business Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Intertek Group's value of 25.21% is 130.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #249 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intertek Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intertek Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #249 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Intertek Group in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Intertek Group's value of 25.21% is 130.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Intertek Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 18.62 to 23.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.06 vs. the industry median of 10.93, Intertek Group 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 Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 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. Intertek Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 25.21% is 130.6% 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 Intertek Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intertek Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 25.21%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 21.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intertek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.75, compared to a current price of €67.10 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 25.21%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 21.06 and 130.6% above the Business Services industry median of 10.93. Intertek Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT1), the current EBITDA Margin % is 25.21% 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 Intertek Group (FRA:IT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €67.10 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.75.
GuruFocus considers Intertek Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IT1:
EBITDA Margin %: 25.21% (20% above median its 10-year median of 21.06)
GF Value™: €56.75 vs. price of €67.10 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 130.6% above the Business Services median (#249 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intertek is one of the largest and oldest companies in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites/industrial equipment, and certifying products and systems to ensure compliance with global/company standards. Intertek is one of only three TIC companies operating globally across multiple industries. The firm was listed in 2002 following Charterhouse's divestment. It employs over 40,000 people worldwide.
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