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Brimstone InvestmentJSE:BRN 38 EBITDA Margin % is 30.78% as of Jun. 2026, which is 141% above its 10-year median of 12.77. GuruFocus rates JSE:BRN with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,974 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Brimstone Investment ranks worse than 87.94% on this metric.
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.
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Brimstone Investment EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brimstone Investment'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.
JSE:BRN vs KHC, GIS, MKC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Brimstone Investment'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.
Brimstone Investment EBITDA Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brimstone Investment's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brimstone Investment'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.
Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) has a EBITDA Margin % of 30.78% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Brimstone Investment and its competitors. This is 141% above median its historical median of 12.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #1736 out of 1974 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Brimstone Investment's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Brimstone Investment's current EBITDA Margin % of 30.78% is 141% above median its 10-year median of 12.77. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.92. Brimstone Investment's value of 30.78% is 245.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #1736 out of 1974 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brimstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brimstone Investment's EBITDA Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #1736 out of 1974 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Brimstone Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.92. Brimstone Investment's value of 30.78% is 245.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.77 vs. the industry median of 8.92, Brimstone Investment 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 8.92, based on 1,974 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. Brimstone Investment's current EBITDA Margin % of 30.78% is 245.1% 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 Brimstone Investment and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brimstone Investment's current EBITDA Margin % is 30.78%, which is 141% above median its own 10-year median of 12.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brimstone Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.65, compared to a current price of R5.28 — trading 712.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 30.78%, which is 141% above median its 10-year median of 12.77 and 245.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.92. Brimstone Investment's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN), the current EBITDA Margin % is 30.78% as of Jun. 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R5.28 is trading 712.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.65.
GuruFocus considers Brimstone Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BRN:
EBITDA Margin %: 30.78% (141% above median its 10-year median of 12.77)
GF Value™: R0.65 vs. price of R5.28 (712.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 245.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1736 of 1974)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company invests in various sectors, including food, financial services, healthcare, clothing, and others. The primary business segments of the Group are Food and Investments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment segment. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, which derives maximum revenue; Australia; Europe; and Other Markets.
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