Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) EBITDA Margin %: -1.49% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08448 Universe Printshop Holdings Ltd HKSE:08448
34 GF Score
Price HK$0.89
GF Value HK$0.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Universe Printshop Holdings EBITDA Margin %?

Universe Printshop Holdings HKSE:08448 34 EBITDA Margin % is -1.49% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08448 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Business Services companies, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks worse than 80.73% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Universe Printshop Holdings's EBITDA for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-1.1 Mil. Universe Printshop Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$74.2 Mil. Therefore, Universe Printshop Holdings's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.49%.


Universe Printshop Holdings  (HKSE:08448) 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.


Universe Printshop Holdings EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Universe Printshop Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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

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Universe Printshop Holdings EBITDA Margin % Chart

Universe Printshop Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Universe Printshop Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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HKSE:08448 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Universe Printshop 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.


Universe Printshop Holdings EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Universe Printshop Holdings EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Universe Printshop 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 )
=9.047/180.272
=5.02 %

Universe Printshop 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 )
=-1.104/74.226
=-1.49 %

* 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 -1.49% mean?
Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) has a EBITDA Margin % of -1.49% 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 Universe Printshop Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #863 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 80.7%.
Is Universe Printshop Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Universe Printshop Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % is -1.49%. Based on the distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #863 out of 1069 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universe Printshop Holdings has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universe Printshop Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Universe Printshop Holdings ranks #863 out of 1069 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Universe Printshop Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.86. 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 10.86, 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 Universe Printshop Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universe Printshop Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is -1.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universe Printshop Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.44, compared to a current price of HK$0.89 — trading 102.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -1.49%. Universe Printshop Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448), the current EBITDA Margin % is -1.49% 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 Universe Printshop Holdings (HKSE:08448) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universe Printshop Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.89 is trading 102.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.44. GuruFocus considers Universe Printshop Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08448:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -1.49%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.44 vs. price of HK$0.89 (102.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08448 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universe Printshop Holdings Business Description

Address No. 611-619 Castle Peak Road, Unit D, 8th Floor, Southeast Industrial Building, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKG
Universe Printshop Holdings Ltd is engaged in provision of general printing services and trading of printing products. Its services include offset printing, ink-jet printing, toner-based digital printing and Other printing related products It also provides services to the customers, which include the production of other printing-related products such as pre-ink stamps, plastic name cards, printed eco-bags, and printed plastic folders. It operates through two segments: Provision of general printing services, and Trading of printing equipment and consumables. All of its revenue come from Hong Kong, from the Provision of general printing services.
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