Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) EBITDA Margin %: -4.50% (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:01231 Newton Resources Ltd HKSE:01231
41 GF Score
Price HK$0.30
GF Value HK$0.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Newton Resources EBITDA Margin %?

Newton Resources HKSE:01231 41 EBITDA Margin % is -4.50% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01231 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Newton Resources ranks worse than 87.42% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Newton Resources's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-30 Mil. Newton Resources's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$663 Mil. Therefore, Newton Resources's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.50%.


Newton Resources  (HKSE:01231) 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.


Newton Resources EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Newton Resources EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Newton Resources'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.

Newton Resources EBITDA Margin % Chart

Newton Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Newton Resources 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 1.33 1.40 1.04 0.05 -4.50

HKSE:01231 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Newton Resources'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.


Newton Resources EBITDA Margin % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Newton Resources's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:01231
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Newton Resources EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Newton Resources'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 )
=-29.419/1508.293
=-1.95 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-29.832/662.667
=-4.50 %

* 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 -4.50% mean?
Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) has a EBITDA Margin % of -4.50% 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 Newton Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Newton Resources ranks #535 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Newton Resources' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Newton Resources' current EBITDA Margin % is -4.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Newton Resources ranks #535 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Newton Resources has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newton Resources' EBITDA Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Newton Resources ranks #535 out of 612 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Newton Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.42. 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 Steel company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Steel companies is 6.42, based on 612 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. 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 Newton Resources and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Newton Resources's current EBITDA Margin % is -4.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newton Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.17, compared to a current price of HK$0.30 — trading 76.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -4.50%. Newton Resources' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Newton Resources (HKSE:01231), the current EBITDA Margin % is -4.50% 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 Newton Resources (HKSE:01231) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newton Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.30 is trading 76.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.17. GuruFocus considers Newton Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01231:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -4.50%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.17 vs. price of HK$0.30 (76.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Newton Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges 8NW:Germany
Address 248 Queen\'s Road East, Units 4204-05, 42nd Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Wan Chai, HKG
Newton Resources Ltd, through its subsidiary, is engaged in the trading of iron ore and other commodities. The company has one reportable segment, which is the Resources Business. The company derives the majority of its revenue from sales of iron ores. The firm also derives a small portion of its revenue from Shipping services. Geographically, all the revenue is derived from Mainland China.
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