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Microware GroupHKSE:01985 +3.13%60 EBITDA Margin % is 5.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 4.09. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01985 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,826 Software companies, Microware Group ranks worse than 62.38% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Microware Group's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$35 Mil. Microware Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$642 Mil. Therefore, Microware Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.50%.
Microware Group (HKSE:01985) 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.
Microware Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Microware Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microware 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.
HKSE:01985 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Microware 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.
Microware Group EBITDA Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microware Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microware 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.
Microware Group (HKSE:01985) has a EBITDA Margin % of 5.50% 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 Microware Group and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 4.09. Over the past decade, Microware Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 5.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #1763 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Microware Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Microware Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.50% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.42 to a high of 5.83. The Software industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.15. Microware Group's value of 5.50% is 32.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #1763 out of 2826 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Microware Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microware Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Microware Group ranks #1763 out of 2826 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Microware Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.15. Microware Group's value of 5.50% is 32.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Microware Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.42 to 5.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.09 vs. the industry median of 8.15, Microware Group has consistently been below 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 8.15, based on 2,826 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. Microware Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.50% is 32.5% below 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 Microware Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Microware Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 5.50%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 4.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microware Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group (HKSE:01985) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.15, compared to a current price of HK$2.97 — trading 158.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 5.50%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.09 and 32.5% below the Software industry median of 8.15. Microware Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985), the current EBITDA Margin % is 5.50% 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.97 is trading 158.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.15.
GuruFocus considers Microware Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01985:
EBITDA Margin %: 5.50% (34% above median its 10-year median of 4.09)
GF Value™: HK$1.15 vs. price of HK$2.97 (158.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% below the Software median (#1763 of 2826)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01985 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microware Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions services and IT managed services in Hong Kong. The group strives to provide one-stop IT experience that begins with consultation and advice; semiconductor products, hardware and/or software procurement; implementation; and management and maintenance of the IT infrastructure solutions. Its operating segment includes IT infrastructure solution services business; and IT managed services business of which the majority of revenue is derived from IT infrastructure solution services business. Its revenue is derived from its operation in Hong Kong.
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