GlobalDataLSE:DATA -2.85%76 EBITDA Margin % is 39.49% as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 28.15. GuruFocus rates LSE:DATA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,071 Business Services companies, GlobalData ranks better than 86.93% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. GlobalData's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £65.4 Mil. GlobalData's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £165.6 Mil. Therefore, GlobalData's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 39.49%.
GlobalData (LSE:DATA) 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.
GlobalData EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
GlobalData EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GlobalData'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.
LSE:DATA vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, GlobalData'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.
GlobalData EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GlobalData's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlobalData'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.
GlobalData (LSE:DATA) has a EBITDA Margin % of 39.49% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on GlobalData and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 28.15. Over the past decade, GlobalData's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.95 to 32.41. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #140 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is GlobalData's EBITDA Margin % too high?
GlobalData's current EBITDA Margin % of 39.49% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 28.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.95 to a high of 32.41. The Business Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. GlobalData's value of 39.49% is 261.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #140 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GlobalData has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalData's EBITDA Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #140 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places GlobalData in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. GlobalData's value of 39.49% is 261.3% above this benchmark. Historically, GlobalData's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.95 to 32.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.15 vs. the industry median of 10.93, GlobalData 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 Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 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. GlobalData's current EBITDA Margin % of 39.49% is 261.3% 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 GlobalData and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlobalData's current EBITDA Margin % is 39.49%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 28.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalData stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData (LSE:DATA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.41, compared to a current price of £0.78 — trading 67.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 39.49%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 28.15 and 261.3% above the Business Services industry median of 10.93. GlobalData's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 GlobalData (LSE:DATA), the current EBITDA Margin % is 39.49% as of Dec. 2025. 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 GlobalData (LSE:DATA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.78 is trading 67.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.41.
GuruFocus considers GlobalData to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DATA:
EBITDA Margin %: 39.49% (40% above median its 10-year median of 28.15)
GF Value™: £2.41 vs. price of £0.78 (67.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 261.3% above the Business Services median (#140 of 1071)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DATA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlobalData PLC is engaged in providing a data, analytics, and insights platform that supports decision-making for businesses through proprietary data, research, and AI-driven intelligence solutions. The company provides subscription-based access to its analytics platforms along with ancillary services such as consulting, single-copy reports, custom research, and industry events. The company operates through two reportable segments: Data, Analytics and Insights: Healthcare, which provides intelligence and analytics services related to the healthcare industry, and Data, Analytics and Insights: Non-Healthcare, which provides data, research, and analytics across various non-healthcare industries.
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