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Helens International Holdings Co (HKSE:09869) 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.
Helens International Holdings Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Helens International Holdings Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Helens International Holdings Co EBITDA Margin % Chart
HKSE:09869 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Helens International Holdings Co'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.
Helens International Holdings Co EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Helens International Holdings Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helens International Holdings Co'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.
Helens International Holdings Co (HKSE:09869) has a EBITDA Margin % of 11.10% 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 Helens International Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 24.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Helens International Holdings Co ranks #55 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Helens International Holdings Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Helens International Holdings Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.10% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 24.70. The Restaurants industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Helens International Holdings Co's value of 11.10% is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helens International Holdings Co ranks #55 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helens International Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helens International Holdings Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Helens International Holdings Co ranks #55 out of 361 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Helens International Holdings Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Helens International Holdings Co's value of 11.10% is 4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.70 vs. the industry median of 11.56, Helens International Holdings Co 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 Restaurants company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Restaurants companies is 11.56, based on 361 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. Helens International Holdings Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.10% is 4% 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 Helens International Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helens International Holdings Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 11.10%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 24.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helens International Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helens International Holdings Co (HKSE:09869) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.53, compared to a current price of HK$1.64 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 11.10%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 24.70 and 4% below the Restaurants industry median of 11.56. Helens International Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Helens International Holdings Co (HKSE:09869), the current EBITDA Margin % is 11.10% 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 Helens International Holdings Co (HKSE:09869) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helens International Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.64 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.53.
GuruFocus considers Helens International Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:09869:
EBITDA Margin %: 11.10% (55% below median its 10-year median of 24.70)
GF Value™: HK$1.53 vs. price of HK$1.64 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4% below the Restaurants median (#55 of 361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:09869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helens International Holdings Co Ltd is holding company. The company through its subsidiary is engaged in bar operations and franchise business. The company generates revenue from self-operated bars, sales of goods to franchisees, and the provision of franchising services to franchisees. The company generates the majority of its revenue from self-operated bars. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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