Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) EBITDA Margin %: 16.46% (As of Dec. 2025) — 17% Below Median


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What is Dillistone Group EBITDA Margin %?

Dillistone Group LSE:DSG 40 EBITDA Margin % is 16.46% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 19.85. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSG with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,820 Software companies, Dillistone Group ranks better than 79.01% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Dillistone Group's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.33 Mil. Dillistone Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.03 Mil. Therefore, Dillistone Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.46%.


Dillistone Group  (LSE:DSG) 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.


Dillistone Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Dillistone Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dillistone Group'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.

Dillistone Group EBITDA Margin % Chart

Dillistone Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Dillistone Group Semi-Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.11 25.76 27.14 25.54 16.46

LSE:DSG vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Dillistone Group'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.


Dillistone Group EBITDA Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dillistone Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dillistone Group EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

Dillistone Group's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.889/4.202
=21.16 %

Dillistone Group's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.334/2.029
=16.46 %

* 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 16.46% mean?
Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.46% 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 Dillistone Group and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 19.85. Over the past decade, Dillistone Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.77 to 26.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #592 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Dillistone Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Dillistone Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.46% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 19.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.77 to a high of 26.43. The Software industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.07. Dillistone Group's value of 16.46% is 104% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #592 out of 2820 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dillistone Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dillistone Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #592 out of 2820 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Dillistone Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.07. Dillistone Group's value of 16.46% is 104% above this benchmark. Historically, Dillistone Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 8.77 to 26.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.85 vs. the industry median of 8.07, Dillistone Group 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 Software company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Software companies is 8.07, based on 2,820 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. Dillistone Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.46% is 104% 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 Dillistone Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dillistone Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.46%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 19.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dillistone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.08, compared to a current price of £0.11 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.46%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 19.85 and 104% above the Software industry median of 8.07. Dillistone Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.46% 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 Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.11 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.08. GuruFocus considers Dillistone Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DSG:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 16.46% (17% below median its 10-year median of 19.85)
  • GF Value™: £0.08 vs. price of £0.11 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104% above the Software median (#592 of 2820)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dillistone Group Business Description

Address 9 Cedarwood, Crockford Lane, Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke, GBR, RG24 8WD
Dillistone Group PLC is engaged in the development and distribution of recruitment software solutions and associated consultancy and support. The Group provides software and services that enable recruitment firms and in-house recruiters to manage their selection process and address training needs. It includes Voyager Software, supplier of Infinity recruitment software and the Mid-Office Pay & Bill solution, Dillistone FileFinder, supplier of executive search software, ISV.online, which provides online pre-employment skills testing and training tools, and GatedTalent. Its brands include Talentis Global, Voyager, FileFinder, ISV.online and GatedTalent. The Group generates maximum revenue from the UK.
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