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KDDIKDDIY +1.75%84 EBITDA Margin % is 33.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 30.89. GuruFocus rates KDDIY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, KDDI ranks better than 59.24% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. KDDI's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,071 Mil. KDDI's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $9,251 Mil. Therefore, KDDI's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 33.20%.
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.
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KDDI EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KDDI'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 Telecom Services subindustry, KDDI'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.
KDDI EBITDA Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KDDI's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KDDI'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.
KDDI (KDDIY) has a EBITDA Margin % of 33.20% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on KDDI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.89. Over the past decade, KDDI's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 28.76 to 33.39. According to the industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #150 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is KDDI's EBITDA Margin % too high?
KDDI's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.20% is near median its 10-year median of 30.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.76 to a high of 33.39. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.66. KDDI's value of 33.20% is 29.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KDDI ranks #150 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KDDI has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KDDI's EBITDA Margin % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KDDI ranks #150 out of 368 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts KDDI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.66. KDDI's value of 33.20% is 29.4% above this benchmark. Historically, KDDI's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 28.76 to 33.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.89 vs. the industry median of 25.66, KDDI 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 25.66, based on 368 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. KDDI's current EBITDA Margin % of 33.20% is 29.4% 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 KDDI and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 25.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KDDI's current EBITDA Margin % is 33.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KDDI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI (KDDIY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.29, compared to a current price of $19.78 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 33.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.89 and 29.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 25.66. KDDI's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 11 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 KDDI (KDDIY), the current EBITDA Margin % is 33.20% as of Jun. 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 KDDI (KDDIY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KDDI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.78 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.29.
GuruFocus considers KDDI to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KDDIY:
EBITDA Margin %: 33.20% (near median its 10-year median of 30.89)
GF Value™: $17.29 vs. price of $19.78 (14.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#150 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KDDIY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KDDI is Japan's second-largest wireless operator (30% market share), the largest pay-TV operator (53% market share) and the second-largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband (12% market share). It has grown through acquisition and is focusing on increasing the number of customers who subscribe to more than one telecommunication service. It is also looking to grow its Life Design business which includes commerce, energy, and finance and had over 57 million Internet of Things connections by the end of March 2026.
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