Local (LOCM) EBITDA Margin %: 0.59% (As of Mar. 2015)


What is Local EBITDA Margin %?

Local LOCM EBITDA Margin % is 0.59% as of Mar. 2015.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Local's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was $0.08 Mil. Local's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2015 was $13.09 Mil. Therefore, Local's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was 0.59%.

Local  (OTCPK:LOCM) 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.

Local EBITDA Margin % Related Terms

Local EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Local'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.

Local EBITDA Margin % Chart

Local Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
EBITDA Margin %
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Local Quarterly Data
Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15
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LOCM vs CXKJ, SCGY, LIVC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Local'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.

Local EBITDA Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Local's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


Local EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Local's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2014 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2014 )
=0.673/83.12
=0.81 %

Local's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2015 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2015 )
=0.077/13.087
=0.59 %

* 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 0.59% mean?
Local (LOCM) has a EBITDA Margin % of 0.59% as of Mar. 2015. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Local and its competitors.
Is Local's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Local's current EBITDA Margin % is 0.59%. The Interactive Media industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.70. Local's value of 0.59% is 93.2% below this industry median.
How does Local's EBITDA Margin % compare to CXKJ and SCGY?
Local's EBITDA Margin % of 0.59% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.70. Local's value of 0.59% is 93.2% below this benchmark. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 8.70, based on 553 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. Local's current EBITDA Margin % of 0.59% is 93.2% 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 Local and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Local's current EBITDA Margin % is 0.59%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Local stock overvalued right now?
Local (LOCM) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 0.59%. The current EBITDA Margin % is 0.59% and 93.2% below the Interactive Media industry median of 8.70. 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 Local (LOCM), the current EBITDA Margin % is 0.59% as of Mar. 2015. 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.

Local Business Description

Address 7555 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA, USA, 92618
Local Corp is a technology and advertising company that provides its search results to consumers who are searching online for local businesses, products and services. It provides its search results through Local.com website and Krillion.com website.