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Lewis GroupJSE:LEW +0.42%93 EBITDA Margin % is 18.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 13.94. GuruFocus rates JSE:LEW with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 81.23% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Lewis Group's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,018 Mil. Lewis Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R5,475 Mil. Therefore, Lewis Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.59%.
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) 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.
Lewis Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Lewis Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis Group'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:LEW vs CASY, WSM, DKS: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis Group'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.
Lewis Group EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis Group'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.
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a EBITDA Margin % of 18.59% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 13.94. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.98 to 17.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #211 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Lewis Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Lewis Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.59% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.98 to a high of 17.18. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Lewis Group's value of 18.59% is 148.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #211 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #211 out of 1124 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Lewis Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Lewis Group's value of 18.59% is 148.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.98 to 17.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.94 vs. the industry median of 7.48, Lewis Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.48, based on 1,124 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. Lewis Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 18.59% is 148.5% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 18.59%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 13.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.07, compared to a current price of R98.41 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 18.59%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.94 and 148.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.48. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current EBITDA Margin % is 18.59% 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R98.41 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.07.
GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:
EBITDA Margin %: 18.59% (33% above median its 10-year median of 13.94)
GF Value™: R84.07 vs. price of R98.41 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 148.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#211 of 1124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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