MustekJSE:MST -4.84%76 EBITDA Margin % is 3.16% as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 4.52. GuruFocus rates JSE:MST with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Mustek ranks worse than 67.18% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Mustek's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R112 Mil. Mustek's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R3,545 Mil. Therefore, Mustek's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.16%.
Mustek (JSE:MST) 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.
Mustek EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Mustek EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mustek'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:MST vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Mustek'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.
Mustek EBITDA Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Mustek's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mustek'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.
Mustek (JSE:MST) has a EBITDA Margin % of 3.16% 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 Mustek and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 4.52. Over the past decade, Mustek's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.86 to 6.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Mustek ranks #1660 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Mustek's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Mustek's current EBITDA Margin % of 3.16% is 30% below median its 10-year median of 4.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.86 to a high of 6.58. The Hardware industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00. Mustek's value of 3.16% is 54.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mustek ranks #1660 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mustek has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mustek's EBITDA Margin % compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Mustek ranks #1660 out of 2471 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Mustek in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00. Mustek's value of 3.16% is 54.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Mustek's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.86 to 6.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.52 vs. the industry median of 7.00, Mustek 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 Hardware company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Hardware companies is 7.00, based on 2,471 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. Mustek's current EBITDA Margin % of 3.16% is 54.9% 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 Mustek and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mustek's current EBITDA Margin % is 3.16%, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 4.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mustek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mustek (JSE:MST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R12.58, compared to a current price of R14.56 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 3.16%, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 4.52 and 54.9% below the Hardware industry median of 7.00. Mustek's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Mustek (JSE:MST), the current EBITDA Margin % is 3.16% 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 Mustek (JSE:MST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mustek stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R14.56 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R12.58.
GuruFocus considers Mustek to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:MST:
EBITDA Margin %: 3.16% (30% below median its 10-year median of 4.52)
GF Value™: R12.58 vs. price of R14.56 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.9% below the Hardware median (#1660 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:MST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mustek Ltd is an assembler and distributor of personal computers and complementary Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products in South Africa. The company's segments include Mustek, Rectron, MIE, and the Group. Mustek includes assembly and distribution of computer products and peripherals, including Mecer-branded products and related services. Rectron includes the distribution of computer components and peripherals. Mecer Inter-Ed (MIE) includes a training provider of accredited training programmes, and the group includes investments in associates and other investments, and loans. Geographically, operates in the region of South Africa. It derives a substantial part of its revenue from the Mustek segment.
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