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CaroteHKSE:02549 +0.27%21 EBITDA Margin % is 14.67% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 17.30. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02549 with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Carote ranks better than 77.49% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Carote's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$214 Mil. Carote's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1,458 Mil. Therefore, Carote's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.67%.
Carote (HKSE:02549) 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.
Carote EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Carote EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carote'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:02549 vs SN, SGI, MHK: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Carote'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.
Carote EBITDA Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Carote's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carote'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.
Carote (HKSE:02549) has a EBITDA Margin % of 14.67% 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 Carote and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 17.30. Over the past decade, Carote's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.44 to 20.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Carote ranks #97 out of 431 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Carote's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Carote's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.67% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 17.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.44 to a high of 20.44. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.25. Carote's value of 14.67% is 102.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carote ranks #97 out of 431 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carote has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carote's EBITDA Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Carote ranks #97 out of 431 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Carote in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.25. Carote's value of 14.67% is 102.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Carote's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.44 to 20.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.30 vs. the industry median of 7.25, Carote 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 7.25, based on 431 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. Carote's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.67% is 102.3% 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 Carote and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carote's current EBITDA Margin % is 14.67%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 17.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carote stock overvalued right now?
Carote (HKSE:02549) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 14.67%. The current EBITDA Margin % is 14.67%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 17.30 and 102.3% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 7.25. Carote's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Carote (HKSE:02549), the current EBITDA Margin % is 14.67% 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.
Carote Ltd is a brand of kitchenware products. Its products are designed to provide customers with practical, well-designed, and affordable items that promote a modern cooking lifestyle. The company offers a wide range of kitchenware, from essential pots and pans to well-designed tableware and beverage containers, aiming to meet various kitchen needs and enhance the culinary experience. Geographically, the company operates in Mainland China, the United States, Western Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, and other countries. The majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
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