GrindrodJSE:GND +0.87%60 EBITDA Margin % is 35.28% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 29.87. GuruFocus rates JSE:GND with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Transportation companies, Grindrod ranks better than 92.39% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Grindrod's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,090 Mil. Grindrod's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R3,089 Mil. Therefore, Grindrod's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 35.28%.
Grindrod (JSE:GND) 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.
Grindrod EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Grindrod EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grindrod'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:GND vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Grindrod'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.
Grindrod EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Grindrod's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grindrod'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.
Grindrod (JSE:GND) has a EBITDA Margin % of 35.28% 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 Grindrod and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 29.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Grindrod ranks #76 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Grindrod's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Grindrod's current EBITDA Margin % of 35.28% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 29.87. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.77. Grindrod's value of 35.28% is 156.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grindrod ranks #76 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grindrod has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grindrod's EBITDA Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Grindrod ranks #76 out of 999 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Grindrod in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.77. Grindrod's value of 35.28% is 156.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.87 vs. the industry median of 13.77, Grindrod 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 Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.77, based on 999 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. Grindrod's current EBITDA Margin % of 35.28% is 156.2% 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 Grindrod and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grindrod's current EBITDA Margin % is 35.28%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 29.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grindrod stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grindrod (JSE:GND) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.27, compared to a current price of R26.64 — trading 74.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 35.28%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 29.87 and 156.2% above the Transportation industry median of 13.77. Grindrod's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Grindrod (JSE:GND), the current EBITDA Margin % is 35.28% 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 Grindrod (JSE:GND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grindrod stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R26.64 is trading 74.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R15.27.
GuruFocus considers Grindrod to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:GND:
EBITDA Margin %: 35.28% (18% above median its 10-year median of 29.87)
GF Value™: R15.27 vs. price of R26.64 (74.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 156.2% above the Transportation median (#76 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:GND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grindrod Ltd is a provider of logistic solutions. The company provides solutions through its warehousing, distribution, container depots and transport capabilities. It also offers all-encompassing integrated solutions through a single point of contact, including multi-modal road and rail bulk solutions connecting customers via various trade corridors. It also offers freight forwarding, customs brokerage, contract logistics, project logistics and digital solutions and provides ships agency, logistics and marine technical and engineering services to the maritime, offshore and oil and gas sectors. Its segments include Port and Terminals, and The Logistics segment operates a ships agency, clearing and forwarding and rail services as well as containers handling landside operations.
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