KeyenceFRA:KEE +2.34%99 EBITDA Margin % is 58.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 53.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:KEE with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of €405.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Keyence ranks better than 98.62% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Keyence's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,072 Mil. Keyence's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,824 Mil. Therefore, Keyence's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.74%.
Keyence (FRA:KEE) 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.
Keyence EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Keyence EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keyence'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:KEE vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Keyence'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.
Keyence EBITDA Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Keyence's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keyence'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.
Keyence (FRA:KEE) has a EBITDA Margin % of 58.74% 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 Keyence and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 53.51. Over the past decade, Keyence's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 51.76 to 56.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Keyence ranks #34 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Keyence's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Keyence's current EBITDA Margin % of 58.74% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 53.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.76 to a high of 56.50. The Hardware industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00. Keyence's value of 58.74% is 739.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keyence ranks #34 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Keyence has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keyence's EBITDA Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Keyence ranks #34 out of 2471 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Keyence in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00. Keyence's value of 58.74% is 739.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Keyence's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 51.76 to 56.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.51 vs. the industry median of 7.00, Keyence 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 Hardware company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Hardware companies is 7.00, based on 2,471 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. Keyence's current EBITDA Margin % of 58.74% is 739.1% 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 Keyence and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keyence's current EBITDA Margin % is 58.74%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 53.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keyence stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keyence (FRA:KEE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €405.37, compared to a current price of €419.00 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 58.74%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 53.51 and 739.1% above the Hardware industry median of 7.00. Keyence's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 4 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 Keyence (FRA:KEE), the current EBITDA Margin % is 58.74% 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 Keyence (FRA:KEE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keyence stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €419.00 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €405.37.
GuruFocus considers Keyence to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KEE:
EBITDA Margin %: 58.74% (10% above median its 10-year median of 53.51)
GF Value™: €405.37 vs. price of €419.00 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 739.1% above the Hardware median (#34 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KEE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keyence Corporation, founded in May 1974 by Takemitsu Takizaki and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, began as Lead Electric Co., Ltd. before rebranding to Keyence (derived from "KEY of sciENCE") in 1986. As a global leader in industrial automation, the company designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of high-precision products, including sensors (photoelectric, laser, proximity), machine vision systems, measurement instruments (laser displacement sensors, 3D scanners), control systems (PLCs, HMIs), laser markers, digital microscopes, and safety equipment.
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