Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) EBITDA Margin %: 3.55% (As of Sep. 2025) — Near Median


JSE:PMV Primeserv Group Ltd JSE:PMV
89 GF Score
Price R2.75
GF Value R2.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Primeserv Group EBITDA Margin %?

Primeserv Group JSE:PMV 89 EBITDA Margin % is 3.55% as of Sep. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 3.52. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, Primeserv Group ranks worse than 73.48% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Primeserv Group's EBITDA for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R19 Mil. Primeserv Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R542 Mil. Therefore, Primeserv Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 3.55%.


Primeserv Group  (JSE:PMV) 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.


Primeserv Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Primeserv Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Primeserv 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.

Primeserv Group EBITDA Margin % Chart

Primeserv Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EBITDA Margin %
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Primeserv Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 3.36 2.70 3.33 4.20 3.55

JSE:PMV vs KFY, RHI, TNET: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Primeserv 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.


Primeserv Group EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Primeserv Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Primeserv Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Primeserv Group EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Primeserv Group's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Mar. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2025 )
=45.641/1074.284
=4.25 %

Primeserv Group's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=19.237/542.071
=3.55 %

* 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 3.55% mean?
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a EBITDA Margin % of 3.55% as of Sep. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Primeserv Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.52. Over the past decade, Primeserv Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.70 to 4.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #787 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Primeserv Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Primeserv Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 3.55% is near median its 10-year median of 3.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.70 to a high of 4.44. The Business Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Primeserv Group's value of 3.55% is 67.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #787 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #787 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Primeserv Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. Primeserv Group's value of 3.55% is 67.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Primeserv Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.70 to 4.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.52 vs. the industry median of 10.93, Primeserv Group 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 Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 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. Primeserv Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 3.55% is 67.5% 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 Primeserv Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primeserv Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 3.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.17, compared to a current price of R2.75 — trading 26.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 3.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.52 and 67.5% below the Business Services industry median of 10.93. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current EBITDA Margin % is 3.55% as of Sep. 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.75 is trading 26.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.17. GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 3.55% (near median its 10-year median of 3.52)
  • GF Value™: R2.17 vs. price of R2.75 (26.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.5% below the Business Services median (#787 of 1071)

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


Primeserv Group Business Description

Address 25 Rudd Road, Illovo, Sandton, Johanessburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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