Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) EBITDA Margin %: -18.31% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08173 Hephaestus Holdings Ltd HKSE:08173
32 GF Score
Price HK$0.12
GF Value HK$0.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hephaestus Holdings EBITDA Margin %?

Hephaestus Holdings HKSE:08173 32 EBITDA Margin % is -18.31% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08173 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Business Services companies, Hephaestus Holdings ranks worse than 91.67% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Hephaestus Holdings's EBITDA for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-3.87 Mil. Hephaestus Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$21.14 Mil. Therefore, Hephaestus Holdings's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.31%.


Hephaestus Holdings  (HKSE:08173) 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.


Hephaestus Holdings EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Hephaestus Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hephaestus Holdings's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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Hephaestus Holdings EBITDA Margin % Chart

Hephaestus Holdings Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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Hephaestus Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:08173 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Hephaestus 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.


Hephaestus Holdings EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hephaestus Holdings's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hephaestus Holdings's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Hephaestus Holdings EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Hephaestus Holdings's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-6.504/40.175
=-16.19 %

Hephaestus Holdings's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-3.871/21.139
=-18.31 %

* 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 -18.31% mean?
Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) has a EBITDA Margin % of -18.31% 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 Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #980 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Hephaestus Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Hephaestus Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % is -18.31%. Based on the distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #980 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hephaestus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaestus Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hephaestus Holdings ranks #980 out of 1069 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Hephaestus Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. 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 Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,069 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 Hephaestus Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hephaestus Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is -18.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaestus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.45, compared to a current price of HK$0.12 — trading 74.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -18.31%. Hephaestus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173), the current EBITDA Margin % is -18.31% 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 Hephaestus Holdings (HKSE:08173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaestus Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.12 is trading 74.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.45. GuruFocus considers Hephaestus Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08173:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -18.31%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.45 vs. price of HK$0.12 (74.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hephaestus Holdings Business Description

Address 180 Tung Lo Wan Road, Rooms 1602, 16th floor, Park Commercial Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Hephaestus Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company that is engaged in the provision of interior design and execution services to premises, including private residences, corporate offices, service apartments, hotels, residential clubhouses, show flats, and sales galleries. The company operates in a single segment, focusing on interior design and execution services, and derives the majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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