Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) EBITDA Margin %: 5.62% (As of Feb. 2026) — 18% Below Median


JSE:CMH Combined Motor Holdings Ltd JSE:CMH
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Price R39.43
GF Value R38.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Combined Motor Holdings EBITDA Margin %?

Combined Motor Holdings JSE:CMH +0.36% 92 EBITDA Margin % is 5.62% as of Feb. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 6.83. GuruFocus rates JSE:CMH with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R38.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,324 Vehicles & Parts companies, Combined Motor Holdings ranks worse than 70.02% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Combined Motor Holdings's EBITDA for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R456 Mil. Combined Motor Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R8,110 Mil. Therefore, Combined Motor Holdings's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.62%.


Combined Motor Holdings  (JSE:CMH) 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.


Combined Motor Holdings EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Combined Motor Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Combined Motor Holdings'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.

Combined Motor Holdings EBITDA Margin % Chart

Combined Motor Holdings Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EBITDA Margin %
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Combined Motor Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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JSE:CMH vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Combined Motor 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.


Combined Motor Holdings EBITDA Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Combined Motor Holdings's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Combined Motor Holdings EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Combined Motor Holdings's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )
=1108.875/15711.19
=7.06 %

Combined Motor Holdings's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=456.068/8110.289
=5.62 %

* 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 5.62% mean?
Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) has a EBITDA Margin % of 5.62% as of Feb. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Combined Motor Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 6.83. Over the past decade, Combined Motor Holdings' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.07 to 9.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Combined Motor Holdings ranks #927 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Combined Motor Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Combined Motor Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % of 5.62% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.07 to a high of 9.29. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.95. Combined Motor Holdings' value of 5.62% is 37.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Combined Motor Holdings ranks #927 out of 1324 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Combined Motor Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Combined Motor Holdings' EBITDA Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Combined Motor Holdings ranks #927 out of 1324 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Combined Motor Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.95. Combined Motor Holdings' value of 5.62% is 37.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Combined Motor Holdings' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 5.07 to 9.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.83 vs. the industry median of 8.95, Combined Motor Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.95, based on 1,324 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. Combined Motor Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.62% is 37.2% 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 Combined Motor Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Combined Motor Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is 5.62%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 6.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Combined Motor Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R38.80, compared to a current price of R39.43 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 5.62%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.83 and 37.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.95. Combined Motor Holdings' 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 Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH), the current EBITDA Margin % is 5.62% as of Feb. 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 Combined Motor Holdings (JSE:CMH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Combined Motor Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R39.43 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R38.80. GuruFocus considers Combined Motor Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CMH:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 5.62% (18% below median its 10-year median of 6.83)
  • GF Value™: R38.80 vs. price of R39.43 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#927 of 1324)

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


Combined Motor Holdings Business Description

Address 1 Wilton Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, ZAF, 4319
Combined Motor Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company engaged in motor retail and distribution, car hire, and financial services. The Company operates through four business segments: Motor Retail and Distribution, which generates maximum revenue and covers passenger, light commercial, and heavy commercial vehicles in both the volume and luxury categories; Car Hire, which offers a range of well-maintained vehicles for short- and long-term hire; Financial Services, which provides insurance underwriting facilities for products sold with new and used vehicles, including coverage for death, disability, dread disease, retrenchment, vehicle and component warranties, and vehicle financing through joint ventures with two finance houses; and Corporate Services and Other.
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