Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) EBITDA Margin %: 16.86% (As of Mar. 2026) — 54% Above Median

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JSE:SLG Salungano Group Ltd JSE:SLG
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What is Salungano Group EBITDA Margin %?

Salungano Group JSE:SLG 36 EBITDA Margin % is 16.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 10.96. GuruFocus rates JSE:SLG with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 130 Other Energy Sources companies, Salungano Group ranks better than 70.77% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Salungano Group's EBITDA for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R242 Mil. Salungano Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,436 Mil. Therefore, Salungano Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.86%.


Salungano Group  (JSE:SLG) 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.


Salungano Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Salungano Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salungano 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.

Salungano Group EBITDA Margin % Chart

Salungano Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin %
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Salungano Group Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:SLG vs CNR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Salungano 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.


Salungano Group EBITDA Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Salungano Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Salungano Group EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Salungano Group'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 )
=772.216/4467.757
=17.28 %

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

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=242.145/1436.447
=16.86 %

* 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 16.86% mean?
Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.86% 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 Salungano Group and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 10.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #38 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Salungano Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Salungano Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.86% is 54% above median its 10-year median of 10.96. The Other Energy Sources industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.88. Salungano Group's value of 16.86% is 55% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #38 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Salungano Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salungano Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #38 out of 130 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Salungano Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.88. Salungano Group's value of 16.86% is 55% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.96 vs. the industry median of 10.88, Salungano 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 10.88, based on 130 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. Salungano Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.86% is 55% 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 Salungano Group and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salungano Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.86%, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 10.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salungano Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.52, compared to a current price of R1.00 — trading 92.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.86%, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 10.96 and 55% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 10.88. Salungano Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Salungano Group (JSE:SLG), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.86% 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 Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1.00 is trading 92.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.52. GuruFocus considers Salungano Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SLG:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 16.86% (54% above median its 10-year median of 10.96)
  • GF Value™: R0.52 vs. price of R1.00 (92.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55% above the Other Energy Sources median (#38 of 130)

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


Salungano Group Business Description

Address 142 Western Service Road, First Floor, Building 10, Woodmead Business Park, Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Salungano Group Ltd is a South African firm mainly engaged in the mining, processing, sale, and distribution of thermal coal. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Mining, Trading, Property rental and other, and Investment holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Mining segment, which is involved in the exploration, beneficiation, and mining of bituminous coal. The mining operations of the Group are carried out at Elandspruit, Khanyisa, Vanggatfontein, Arnot, and Moabsvelden mining complexes. The Trading segment buys and sells coal to inland customers, and the property rental segment rents property to other segments within the group.
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