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STAR CM HoldingsHKSE:06698 70 EBITDA Margin % is -53.23% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06698 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,009 Media - Diversified companies, STAR CM Holdings ranks worse than 91.97% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. STAR CM Holdings's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-64.2 Mil. STAR CM Holdings's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$120.7 Mil. Therefore, STAR CM Holdings's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -53.23%.
STAR CM Holdings (HKSE:06698) 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.
STAR CM Holdings EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
STAR CM Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STAR CM Holdings'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:06698 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, STAR CM Holdings'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.
STAR CM Holdings EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, STAR CM Holdings's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STAR CM Holdings'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.
STAR CM Holdings (HKSE:06698) has a EBITDA Margin % of -53.23% 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 STAR CM Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, STAR CM Holdings ranks #928 out of 1009 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 92%.
Is STAR CM Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
STAR CM Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % is -53.23%. Based on the distribution chart, STAR CM Holdings ranks #928 out of 1009 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, STAR CM Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STAR CM Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, STAR CM Holdings ranks #928 out of 1009 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places STAR CM Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.39. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.39, based on 1,009 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 STAR CM Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STAR CM Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is -53.23%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STAR CM Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STAR CM Holdings (HKSE:06698) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.81, compared to a current price of HK$0.85 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -53.23%. STAR CM Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 STAR CM Holdings (HKSE:06698), the current EBITDA Margin % is -53.23% 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 STAR CM Holdings (HKSE:06698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STAR CM Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.85 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.81.
GuruFocus considers STAR CM Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:06698:
EBITDA Margin %: -53.23%
GF Value™: HK$1.81 vs. price of HK$0.85 (53.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STAR CM Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's subsidiaries are principally involved in variety program intellectual property (IP) production, operation and licensing, music IP operation and licensing, drama series and film IP operation and licensing and other IP-related business. The company owns a diverse and wide range of popular variety show IPs, including music programs, dance programs, talent shows, talk shows, outdoor/cultural programs, and other variety shows. Geographically, the company derives the majority of revenue from Mainland China, followed by the USA, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Other regions.
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