Japan EngineKDCLF 60 EBITDA Margin % is 32.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 323% above its 10-year median of 7.77. GuruFocus rates KDCLF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, Japan Engine ranks better than 91.77% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Japan Engine's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.0 Mil. Japan Engine's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $39.5 Mil. Therefore, Japan Engine's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.85%.
Japan Engine (OTCPK:KDCLF) 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.
Japan Engine EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Japan Engine EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Engine'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Japan Engine'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.
Japan Engine EBITDA Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Engine's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Engine'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.
Japan Engine (KDCLF) has a EBITDA Margin % of 32.85% 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 Japan Engine and its competitors. This is 323% above median its historical median of 7.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #250 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Japan Engine's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Japan Engine's current EBITDA Margin % of 32.85% is 323% above median its 10-year median of 7.77. The Industrial Products industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.46. Japan Engine's value of 32.85% is 247.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #250 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Engine has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Engine's EBITDA Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #250 out of 3039 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Japan Engine in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.46. Japan Engine's value of 32.85% is 247.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.77 vs. the industry median of 9.46, Japan Engine 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 Industrial Products company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 9.46, based on 3,039 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. Japan Engine's current EBITDA Margin % of 32.85% is 247.3% 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 Japan Engine and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Engine's current EBITDA Margin % is 32.85%, which is 323% above median its own 10-year median of 7.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Engine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine (KDCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.01, compared to a current price of $50.45 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 32.85%, which is 323% above median its 10-year median of 7.77 and 247.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 9.46. Japan Engine's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Japan Engine (KDCLF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 32.85% 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 Japan Engine (KDCLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.45 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.01.
GuruFocus considers Japan Engine to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KDCLF:
EBITDA Margin %: 32.85% (323% above median its 10-year median of 7.77)
GF Value™: $34.01 vs. price of $50.45 (48.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 247.3% above the Industrial Products median (#250 of 3039)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KDCLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Engine Corp is a Japanese company engaged in the production and sale of various types of UE diesel engines. It also manufactures machinery and equipment related to marine, factory automation and energy saving. The organization has a business presence in Japan and other countries.
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