AVIJSE:AVI +1.01%92 EBITDA Margin % is 24.73% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 22.45. GuruFocus rates JSE:AVI with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R97.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,953 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, AVI ranks better than 87.97% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. AVI's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R2,197 Mil. AVI's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R8,883 Mil. Therefore, AVI's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 24.73%.
AVI (JSE:AVI) 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.
AVI EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
AVI EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AVI'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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, AVI'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.
AVI EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AVI's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AVI'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.
AVI (JSE:AVI) has a EBITDA Margin % of 24.73% 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 AVI and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 22.45. Over the past decade, AVI's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 20.66 to 26.03. According to the industry distribution chart, AVI ranks #235 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is AVI's EBITDA Margin % too high?
AVI's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.73% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 22.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.66 to a high of 26.03. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. AVI's value of 24.73% is 175.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AVI ranks #235 out of 1953 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AVI has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AVI's EBITDA Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, AVI ranks #235 out of 1953 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places AVI in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99. AVI's value of 24.73% is 175.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AVI's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 20.66 to 26.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.45 vs. the industry median of 8.99, AVI 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.99, based on 1,953 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. AVI's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.73% is 175.1% 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 AVI and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AVI's current EBITDA Margin % is 24.73%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 22.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AVI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AVI (JSE:AVI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R97.67, compared to a current price of R99.29 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 24.73%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 22.45 and 175.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.99. AVI's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 AVI (JSE:AVI), the current EBITDA Margin % is 24.73% 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 AVI (JSE:AVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AVI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R99.29 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R97.67.
GuruFocus considers AVI to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AVI:
EBITDA Margin %: 24.73% (10% above median its 10-year median of 22.45)
GF Value™: R97.67 vs. price of R99.29 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 175.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#235 of 1953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AVI Ltd owns and manages a portfolio of various brands, with various product categories such as hot beverages, biscuits and snacks, frozen food, personal care products, cosmetics, and fashion supplies. These brands share the group's IT, finance, human resources, logistics, marketing, and procurement services. Its reportable segments are: Food and Beverage brands (comprising Entyce Beverages, Snackworks, and I&J), Fashion brands (comprising its Personal Care and Footwear & Apparel brands), and Corporate. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food and Beverage brands segment, which includes its brands offering tea, coffee, creamer, sweet and savoury biscuits, baked and fried potatoes, maize snacks, seafood, etc. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from South Africa.
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