James HalsteadLSE:JHD +0.48%77 EBITDA Margin % is 22.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 21.04. GuruFocus rates LSE:JHD with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,768 Construction companies, James Halstead ranks better than 86.43% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. James Halstead's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £28.6 Mil. James Halstead's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £127.2 Mil. Therefore, James Halstead's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 22.47%.
James Halstead (LSE:JHD) 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.
James Halstead EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
James Halstead EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for James Halstead'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:JHD vs TT, JCI, CARR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, James Halstead'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.
James Halstead EBITDA Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, James Halstead's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Halstead'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.
James Halstead (LSE:JHD) has a EBITDA Margin % of 22.47% 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 James Halstead and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.04. Over the past decade, James Halstead's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 19.39 to 24.02. According to the industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #240 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is James Halstead's EBITDA Margin % too high?
James Halstead's current EBITDA Margin % of 22.47% is near median its 10-year median of 21.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.39 to a high of 24.02. The Construction industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15. James Halstead's value of 22.47% is 145.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #240 out of 1768 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, James Halstead has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Halstead's EBITDA Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #240 out of 1768 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places James Halstead in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15. James Halstead's value of 22.47% is 145.7% above this benchmark. Historically, James Halstead's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 19.39 to 24.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.04 vs. the industry median of 9.15, James Halstead 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 Construction company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Construction companies is 9.15, based on 1,768 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. James Halstead's current EBITDA Margin % of 22.47% is 145.7% 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 James Halstead and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Halstead's current EBITDA Margin % is 22.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Halstead stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead (LSE:JHD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.69, compared to a current price of £1.25 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 22.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.04 and 145.7% above the Construction industry median of 9.15. James Halstead's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 James Halstead (LSE:JHD), the current EBITDA Margin % is 22.47% 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 James Halstead (LSE:JHD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.25 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.69.
GuruFocus considers James Halstead to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JHD:
EBITDA Margin %: 22.47% (near median its 10-year median of 21.04)
GF Value™: £1.69 vs. price of £1.25 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 145.7% above the Construction median (#240 of 1768)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JHD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
James Halstead PLC manufactures commercial, contract, and consumer flooring. The flooring is used in offices, retail shops, factories, clinics, hospitals, schools, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and airports. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Polyflor, Polysafe, Expona, Performa, Saarfloor Systems, Megastrong, Camaro, Colonia, Kudos, Expona Domestic, Voyager, Forest fx, Cavalio, and Arai. Arai is a helmet manufacturer focused on motorsports. Its geographic segments include the United Kingdom; Europe and Scandinavia; Australasia and Asia; and the Rest of the World.
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