FirstGroupLSE:FGP -1.29%71 EBITDA Margin % is 19.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 17.23. GuruFocus rates LSE:FGP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, FirstGroup ranks better than 59.29% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. FirstGroup's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £391 Mil. FirstGroup's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £2,035 Mil. Therefore, FirstGroup's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.20%.
FirstGroup (LSE:FGP) 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.
FirstGroup EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
FirstGroup EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FirstGroup'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:FGP vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FirstGroup'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.
FirstGroup EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FirstGroup's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FirstGroup'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.
FirstGroup (LSE:FGP) has a EBITDA Margin % of 19.20% 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 FirstGroup and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 17.23. Over the past decade, FirstGroup's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 81.42. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #410 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is FirstGroup's EBITDA Margin % too high?
FirstGroup's current EBITDA Margin % of 19.20% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 17.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 81.42. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. FirstGroup's value of 19.20% is 40.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #410 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FirstGroup has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstGroup's EBITDA Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #410 out of 1007 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts FirstGroup in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. FirstGroup's value of 19.20% is 40.2% above this benchmark. Historically, FirstGroup's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 81.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.23 vs. the industry median of 13.69, FirstGroup 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 Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.69, based on 1,007 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. FirstGroup's current EBITDA Margin % of 19.20% is 40.2% 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 FirstGroup and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstGroup's current EBITDA Margin % is 19.20%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 17.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstGroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup (LSE:FGP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.00, compared to a current price of £1.84 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 19.20%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 17.23 and 40.2% above the Transportation industry median of 13.69. FirstGroup's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 FirstGroup (LSE:FGP), the current EBITDA Margin % is 19.20% 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 FirstGroup (LSE:FGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.84 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.00.
GuruFocus considers FirstGroup to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FGP:
EBITDA Margin %: 19.20% (11% above median its 10-year median of 17.23)
GF Value™: £2.00 vs. price of £1.84 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.2% above the Transportation median (#410 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FirstGroup PLC is a passenger transportation company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The company organizes itself into segments: Greyhound, First Bus, and First Rail. The Greyhound segment operates intercity coaches in the United States and Canada. First Bus operates buses in the United Kingdom. First Rail operates passenger trains in the United Kingdom. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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