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The Hackett GroupHCKT +3.59%57 EBITDA Margin % is 13.21% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 13.35. GuruFocus rates HCKT with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.76 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, The Hackett Group ranks better than 63.04% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. The Hackett Group's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $9.2 Mil. The Hackett Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $69.3 Mil. Therefore, The Hackett Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.21%.
The Hackett Group (NAS:HCKT) 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.
The Hackett Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
The Hackett Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Hackett 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.
HCKT vs TTGT, CNDT, UIS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, The Hackett 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.
The Hackett Group EBITDA Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Hackett Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hackett 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.
The Hackett Group (HCKT) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.21% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on The Hackett Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.35. Over the past decade, The Hackett Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.48 to 19.98. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #1044 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is The Hackett Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
The Hackett Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.21% is near median its 10-year median of 13.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.48 to a high of 19.98. The Software industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.18. The Hackett Group's value of 13.21% is 61.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #1044 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hackett Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hackett Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to TTGT and CNDT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #1044 out of 2825 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts The Hackett Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.18. The Hackett Group's value of 13.21% is 61.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Hackett Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.48 to 19.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.35 vs. the industry median of 8.18, The Hackett 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 Software company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Software companies is 8.18, based on 2,825 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. The Hackett Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.21% is 61.5% 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 The Hackett Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hackett Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hackett Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group (HCKT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.76, compared to a current price of $11.52 — trading 51.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.35 and 61.5% above the Software industry median of 8.18. The Hackett Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.21% as of Jun. 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.52 is trading 51.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.76.
GuruFocus considers The Hackett Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HCKT:
EBITDA Margin %: 13.21% (near median its 10-year median of 13.35)
GF Value™: $23.76 vs. price of $11.52 (51.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.5% above the Software median (#1044 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCKT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Hackett Group Inc is an IP platform-based Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consulting and executive advisory digital transformation firm. The Hackett Group provides dedicated expertise in Gen AI-enabled enterprise transformation services across the front, mid and back office areas, including its highly recognized Oracle, SAP, OneStream and Coupa implementation offerings. It operates in three segments Oracle Solutions, SAP Solutions, and Global S&BT. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Global S&BT segment in the United States.
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