KiaKIMTF 89 EBITDA Margin % is 11.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 10.71. GuruFocus rates KIMTF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.81. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,320 Vehicles & Parts companies, Kia ranks better than 61.21% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Kia's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,324 Mil. Kia's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19,793 Mil. Therefore, Kia's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.74%.
Kia (OTCPK:KIMTF) 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.
Kia EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Kia EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kia'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 Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Kia'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.
Kia EBITDA Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kia's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kia'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.
Kia (KIMTF) has a EBITDA Margin % of 11.74% 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 Kia and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 10.71. Over the past decade, Kia's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.01 to 15.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Kia ranks #512 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Kia's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Kia's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.74% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 10.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.01 to a high of 15.24. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.96. Kia's value of 11.74% is 31% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kia ranks #512 out of 1320 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kia has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kia's EBITDA Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Kia ranks #512 out of 1320 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Kia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.96. Kia's value of 11.74% is 31% above this benchmark. Historically, Kia's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 6.01 to 15.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.71 vs. the industry median of 8.96, Kia 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 8.96, based on 1,320 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. Kia's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.74% is 31% 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 Kia and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kia's current EBITDA Margin % is 11.74%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 10.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kia stock overvalued right now?
Kia (KIMTF) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 11.74%. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.81, compared to a current price of $30.30 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 11.74%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 10.71 and 31% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 8.96. Kia's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Kia (KIMTF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 11.74% 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 Kia (KIMTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.30 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.81.
Key valuation signals for KIMTF:
EBITDA Margin %: 11.74% (10% above median its 10-year median of 10.71)
GF Value™: $23.81 vs. price of $30.30 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#512 of 1320)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KIMTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kia Corp is a Korean motor-vehicle manufacturer. It is engaged in manufacturing and selling finished vehicles and automotive parts, along with providing rental and maintenance services. The company's main products include passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles (RVs), and commercial vehicles. Its geographical segments include South Korea, America, Europe, and Others, of which it generates the majority of its revenue from South Korea.
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