Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) EBITDA Margin %: 9.87% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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JSE:DNB Deneb Investments Ltd JSE:DNB
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Price R2.59
GF Value R2.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Deneb Investments EBITDA Margin %?

Deneb Investments JSE:DNB +3.60% 83 EBITDA Margin % is 9.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:DNB with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 Conglomerates companies, Deneb Investments ranks worse than 62.07% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Deneb Investments's EBITDA for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R218 Mil. Deneb Investments's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,208 Mil. Therefore, Deneb Investments's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.87%.


Deneb Investments  (JSE:DNB) 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.


Deneb Investments EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Deneb Investments EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deneb Investments'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.

Deneb Investments EBITDA Margin % Chart

Deneb Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Deneb Investments Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.57 6.37 8.02 7.20 9.87

JSE:DNB vs MMM, HON: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Deneb Investments'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.


Deneb Investments EBITDA Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deneb Investments's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deneb Investments's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Deneb Investments EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Deneb Investments'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 )
=490.05/4339.292
=11.29 %

Deneb Investments's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=218.034/2208.181
=9.87 %

* 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 9.87% mean?
Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) has a EBITDA Margin % of 9.87% 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 Deneb Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Deneb Investments' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 11.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #342 out of 551 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Deneb Investments' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Deneb Investments' current EBITDA Margin % of 9.87% is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.53 to a high of 11.29. The Conglomerates industry median EBITDA Margin % is 12.24. Deneb Investments' value of 9.87% is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #342 out of 551 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deneb Investments has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deneb Investments' EBITDA Margin % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #342 out of 551 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Deneb Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 12.24. Deneb Investments' value of 9.87% is 19.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Deneb Investments' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.53 to 11.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.00 vs. the industry median of 12.24, Deneb Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 12.24, based on 551 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. Deneb Investments's current EBITDA Margin % of 9.87% is 19.4% 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 Deneb Investments and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 12.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deneb Investments's current EBITDA Margin % is 9.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deneb Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.74, compared to a current price of R2.59 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 9.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.00 and 19.4% below the Conglomerates industry median of 12.24. Deneb Investments' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB), the current EBITDA Margin % is 9.87% 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.59 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.74. GuruFocus considers Deneb Investments to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DNB:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 9.87% (near median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: R2.74 vs. price of R2.59 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.4% below the Conglomerates median (#342 of 551)

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


Deneb Investments Business Description

Address 368 Main Road, 5th Floor, Deneb House, Observatory, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7925
Deneb Investments Ltd is a diversified investment company operating in southern Africa. The company's operating segment includes Properties; Industrial Product Manufacturing; Automotive Parts Manufacturing; and Branded Product Distribution. Industrial Product Manufacturing and Branded Product Distribution segments together contribute to the majority of the revenue. Its geographical segments include South Africa, Other African countries, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from South Africa.
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